Top Fast Casual News

Burger City Grill Opens in Torrance with Burger Giveaway

On March 27, Burger City Grill in Torrance celebrated its official Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting hosted by the Torrance Chamber of Commerce. The general public was invited to join in on the celebration and the first 50 guests who were in attendance won Free Burgers for a Year. This massive giveaway had guests […]

Taco John’s Introduces New Pork Carnitas Quesadilla Taco

Taco John’s already offers a wide variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients inside its tacos, but the popular quick-service restaurant is taking it a step further this spring with a special menu feature that’s sure to get your taste buds dancing. Beginning March 27, Mexican food fans can indulge in the new Pork Carnitas Quesadilla Taco—a […]

Chipotle Hits Big Milestone in Clean-Label Initiative

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has become the only national restaurant brand with no added colors, flavors, or preservatives in any of the ingredients it uses to prepare its food (except for lemon and lime juices, which can be used as preservatives, though Chipotle uses them only for taste). This applies to all Chipotle […]

Fat Baby Tacos Offers Bold Fare in Chicago’s River North

Rooted at the intersection of satisfying simplicity seasoned with dashes of daring, Fat Baby Tacos in Chicago is a lively fresh-casual taqueria serving bold takes on modern Latin cuisine. Managing Partners Colin Stanton & Shay Ghazimoradi collaborate with Executive Chef Alex Placencia to present an approachable and convenient menu catering to Chicago’s bustling River North […]

High-Five for a Free Qdoba Entrée on April 3

Qdoba Mexican Eats is inviting guests to join the celebration of its new Primetime Nachos on World Party Day, April 3, at all participating Qdoba restaurants. To join the celebration, guests simply purchase an entrée, mention this offer and high-five at the register to receive a second entrée (of equal or lesser value) for free. […]

Togo’s Eateries Opens New Location in Bay Area

Togo’s Eateries, LLC, the West Coast’s original, premium sandwich shop, is celebrating a new location in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Fremont. Togo’s is now located at 44029 Osgood Rd., Fremont, California. Togo’s Fremont-Osgood will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Delivery will be available throughout the […]

Velvet Taco Names Former Pei Wei Exec New President

Velvet Taco, the trend-setting, premium taco concept created by Dallas-based Front Burner Restaurants, announced that Clay Dover was named to the newly created position of president. Dover, who most recently served as chief marketing officer for Pei Wei Asian Diner, the fast-casual division of Scottsdale, Arizona-based P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc., has over 25 years […]

Cowboy Chicken Rolls Out New Mobile App

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is ringing a new kind of dinner bell, and it sounds a lot like a smartphone. The 22-unit fast casual rotisserie chicken restaurant chain announced today the launch of its new Cowboy Chicken app, now available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. “We are excited to offer our guests […]

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Opens First Location in Indiana

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop announced that doors are now open for its first restaurant in Indiana, located in the capital city of Indianapolis. Capriotti’s brings to Indiana its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand shredding them every morning to feature in a variety of fan-favorite subs. The restaurant’s award-winning sandwiches include the […]

CoreLife Eatery Bringing 10 New Locations to Indiana

After two recent brand partner announcements, CoreLife Eatery announced its third major brand partner in the past several weeks. In an agreement with CoreLife Eatery, restaurant veteran Melissa Rohwer will open 10 new CoreLife Eatery restaurants in Indiana over the next four years—seven locations in Indianapolis, two in Fort Wayne, and one in Lafayette. The […]

Capriotti’s to Make Idaho Debut, Expand in Nevada

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted sandwiches, signed a franchise agreement to bring a total of five locations to the Boise, Idaho, and Reno, Nevada, areas over the next five years. The first restaurant as part of the deal is expected to open in the Reno area later this year. Capriotti’s is known […]

Wahlburgers is Headed to Pittsburgh

Wahlburgers, the better burger restaurant founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg with brothers Mark and Donnie, announced it will be opening two restaurants in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. One is expected to open before the end of the year. Restaurant locations are yet to be disclosed. “I’m a big fan of Pittsburgh. It’s a great […]

Dillas Quesadillas to Open 2nd Dallas Restaurant in April

Dillas Quesadillas, a popular fast-casual restaurant specializing in gourmet quesadillas, will open its second Dallas area location on April 14 in the Preston Stonebriar Shopping Center in Frisco. Dillas was conceived and developed by Kyle Gordon, former managing partner at Raising Canes. Gordon plans to open several more locations throughout Texas over the next five […]

Cowboy Chicken Honoring Top Franchisees, Vendors

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes since 1981, held its fifth annual “CowCon” conference from February 21—23 in Dallas and recognized top performers in the categories of Spirit, Franchisee of the Year and Vendor of the Year. With the help of these CowCon awards recipients, the 22-unit fast […]

Überrito Opens Second Phoenix-Area Restaurant

Überrito announced the opening of its newest restaurant, located at 4325 E Indian School Road, Suite 150 in the Arcadia Gateway shopping center. The newest Arcadia location celebrates its grand opening on March 23. It joins the nearby Scottsdale location as the second Phoenix-area Überrito restaurant. On March 23, Überrito will kick off grand opening […]

VERTS Mediterranean Grill Adds to Leadership Team

Leading fast-casual chain VERTS Mediterranean Grill, announced a series of new executive hires that will support the organization’s growth and expansion across the U.S. These new positions mark a major milestone for the company as VERTS grows into a national chain most recently entering new markets that include Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia. “Our […]

The Carving Board Launches Franchise Initiative

The Carving Board Sandwiches, a fast-casual restaurant that provides comfort food sandwiches of the highest quality, is gearing up for nationwide expansion with the recent announcement of its franchise opportunity. Following initial success in California and a signed franchise agreement in Dubai, the brand looks to continue momentum by partnering with local entrepreneurs in metropolitan […]

Gyroville Rolling Out Delivery at All Locations

After seeing a 20 percent increase in daily sales, Gyroville, a popular Southeast Florida Mediterranean fast-casual franchise, is rolling out delivery service through UberEATS via all of its locations. “Since rolling out delivery service, we’ve had a tremendous response from the local community,” says CEO and founder Lambros Kokkinelis, a classically trained chef. “What’s great […]

Cold Brew Mocha is 16 Handles’ April Flavor of the Month

Spring has sprung, and we know you need your iced coffee fix. No need to wait on line at the coffee shop, 16 Handles has your pick-me-up. Try 16 Handles’ April flavor of the month, Cold Brew Mocha. Made with real chocolate and coffee, this artisan frozen yogurt flavor is handcrafted to perfection and perfect […]

Karina’s Ceviches & More Opening with Free Tacos

Learn how to “talk taco” at the brand-new and bustling Karina’s Ceviches & More on India Street’s International Restaurant Row in San Diego’s Mission Hills, which on Tuesday, March 28 will celebrate its grand opening with an all-day-long “free taco” event. Patrons of this new, fast-casual eatery by Karina’s Group will receive a free taco […]

Dog Haus Commits to 100 Percent All-Natural Beef

Dog Haus, the celebrated gourmet hot dog, sausage, and burger concept, announce a companywide promise to serve 100 percent all natural, humanely raised, hormone-and-antibiotic-free, never-ever Creekstone Farms Natural Premium Black Angus beef to its burger loving guests. While Dog Haus is known for its hand crafted hot dogs and sausages, its premium sliders and burgers […]

Grabbagreen Sets Date for Second Charlotte Location

After opening Charlotte’s first Grabbagreen in the EpiCentre earlier this year, the healthy fast food restaurant known for its clean eats will open a second Charlotte location on March 22 under Jeff and Nancy Adams of JNZR Investments, LLC. Grabbagreen is located in the upscale neighborhood of Ballantyne at 2439 Toringdon Way. JNZR is set […]