Top Fast Casual News

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders, America’s fastest growing slider brand, is continuing to expand across the country and is excited to bring their bigger, better, bolder, always fresh, never frozen slider to their first store in Mississippi. Prime Hospitality Nola will open the Gulfport store on Wednesday, February 5th.  The new Savvy Sliders store will be located […]

From February 14 to February 25, 2025,  Epic Burger and The Hallie225 Foundation are teaming up to honor the incredible legacy of Hallie Grossman. Hallie’s mission to spread kindness, silliness, and joy lives on through this meaningful partnership, inviting the community to join in acts of compassion and positivity. Epic Burger owner David Grossman and […]

Pieology, the innovative pizza brand known for ‘Craft Your Own’ Pizza, Calzone, and Salad, is turning up the heat with its latest chef-created sauce, giving guests an exciting new way to elevate their dining experience. February’s featured sauce is Spicy Ranch, a bold twist on our house-made Hidden Valley Ranch, infused with the fiery kick […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in North Las Vegas, marking the brand’s second restaurant in Clark County and fifth in Nevada. Shortly following the successful debut of the new […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is putting run-of-the-grill burgers on notice with ambitious plans to show America why it deserves its place at the top of the fast-casual category in 2025.   The nearly 90-unit brand achieved remarkable systemwide sales performance in 2024, reporting year-over-year same-store sales increases with several locations even achieving double-digit growth. Despite […]

Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, is bringing a new location to Virginia. Opening in February at 34 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, the new location will give Warrenton residents a chance to find out what has made Layne’s an iconic name in Texas. (Hint: chicken fingers don’t get much crispier than these.)  […]

Fazoli’s, America’s favorite fast and fresh Italian chain owned by FAT Brands Inc., is starting 2025 on a fresh note—with an all-new twist to its beloved lasagna. Beginning today, Feb. 4, through April 28, pasta lovers can dig into four different Lasagna Roll meal options for a limited time. From meaty to extra cheesy options, including an […]

Cousins Subs, in partnership with the Make It Better Foundation and Green Bay football legend Donald Driver, announces the return of the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest for its third year. The contest will award $20,000 in scholarships to four Wisconsin high school senior athletes, including an exclusive opportunity to meet Driver at the Wisconsin […]

Slim Chickens, the 300+ unit fast-casual restaurant known for its signature hand-breaded chicken and southern hospitality, announced a new partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America. Throughout the month of February, for every Heart-Shaped Waffle Meal sold, Slim Chickens will donate $1 to No Kid Hungry to […]

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the rapidly expanding Asian-inspired fast casual franchise, wrapped up 2024 with a year of unprecedented growth, operational milestones and innovative achievements. With 37 franchisees signed for 68 units and 35 new shops opened, TMAD continues to solidify its position as one of the fastest-growing brands in the fast casual restaurant space.  “This […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is set to open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand’s first Midwest location and tenth state overall. The upcoming Greenfield restaurant will be owned and […]

honeygrow is starting off the New Year by bringing its fresh and customizable stir-fry, salads, and honeybars, to new communities in four different states. The beloved, Philadelphia-based fast-casual has secured four leases, expanding its footprint in Allentown, PA; Montrose, OH; Falls Church, VA; and Glen Burnie, MD. honeygrow is continuing to expand in its home state […]

This February, Biscuit Belly is turning up the charm with their seasonal Heart-Shaped Biscuits. These fluffy, buttery creations are as cute as they are delicious, making them the perfect way to celebrate the season of love — whether you’re sharing them with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, surprising your Galentine’s crew, or treating yourself to […]

The Red Chickz, the fast-casual sensation renowned for its West Coast twist on Nashville Hot Chicken, is kicking off 2025 with a key executive appointment to its leadership team. Following a successful 2024, the brand is set to further its reputation as a leading force in the QSR industry by bringing on Spencer Sabatasso as […]

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made to Order donuts, has bold and sweet flavors hitting the menu this February. From indulgent Reese’s creations to love-themed sweets, guests are in for a delightful treat beginning February 3. Calling Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lovers: Reese’s Pieces Menu Duck Donuts has teamed up with REESE’S […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, the fast-casual+ restaurant brand known for serving up good vibes, invites fans to raise a glass in honor of National Margarita Day with two irresistible specials: $5 Sangria ‘Rita Swirl and $5 House Margaritas, available exclusively for dine-in guests on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Celebrated for its bold flavors, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop […]

Shipley Do-Nuts, the iconic, Texas-born donut and kolache brand, is unveiling a trio of heart-shaped donuts just in time to make Valentine’s Day delicious. The new heart-shaped treats are classic Shipley yeast donuts frosted with strawberry, cherry or chocolate icing and topped with sprinkles. Available in shops for pickup or delivery Feb. 10-16, while supplies […]

Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, is pleased to announce key executive hires and promotions as part of its accelerated growth and continued focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. The company has promoted Jennifer Lally to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), as well as appointed Mark Berinato as […]

Angry Chickz, the rapidly growing Nashville-style Hot Chicken brand, is bringing its signature heat to Illinois through a new area development agreement with Anand Patel. This marks another pivotal milestone in Angry Chickz’s strategic expansion into untapped markets across the United States. With more than a decade of experience in his family’s Dunkin’ operations, Patel […]

 Birdcall – a burgeoning fast-casual craft chicken chain that specializes in all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – is getting ready to open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location in McKinney. Located at 4702 West University Drive, the new restaurant is set to open on Monday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. The first 50 customers will have a chance […]

Craving something new? Rusty Taco is delivering a new menu with bold flavors. The new menu launch at Rusty Taco debuted on Jan. 28 at Rusty Taco’s flagship restaurant located at 4802 Greenville Ave in Dallas. In the weeks to follow, the rollout will expand to four additional locations: 775 Grapevine Hwy. #400 in Hurst, Texas, 210 […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, opened in Moorpark, California, marking the brand’s second location in Ventura County. The Moorpark location is owned and operated by longtime multi-unit franchisees Aamir and Bashir Khan, […]