Top Fast Casual News

More than 400 locations will feature the gourmet, single-cup brewing system.

UNO opens two locations on college campuses.

Exit41, which partners with la Madeleine to grow its to-go business through integrated online, mobile, phone-in, and Facebook applications, named chain’s top vendor.

Grand opening celebrations planned for new Freshii units in each city.

The new Japanese restaurant in Manhattan expands its hours beyond lunch.

New York and New Jersey to receive the roll out of upgrades and new menu items designed to significantly enhance the Boston Market guest experience.

University of Denver location will have a delivery component beginning October 13.

George Michel, who most recently served as president and CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc., replaces Lane Cardwell as chief exec of Boston Market.

Chain’s new Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake features the tastes of caramel, pecan, and buttery pie crust, topped with whipped cream.

The bill, which is expected to be signed by President Obama next week, will provide the nation’s restaurants and small businesses with tax relief and assistance in gaining access to capital.

Casual-dining concept agrees to develop and open as many as 200 new Lime Fresh Mexican Grill locations throughout the Eastern U.S.

Chain will participate in Share Our Strength’s annual Great American Dine Out, a week-long national restaurant event in cities across the U.S.

Salad option was the winner of Saladworks’ “Create-Your-Own Powerhouse Salad” contest.

Three new Smashchicken sandwich recipes and four new Smashsalad recipes hit the menuboard at burger chain.

QSR‘s executive idea exchange launches in Atlanta, with top industry experts sharing ever-important tips on how to improve the quick-service industry.

Chain signs franchise agreement with Alex Patel to open a Manhattan Bagel restaurant in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.

Experts believe Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are the smartest investments for quick-serve brands looking to go international.