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Actually, he’s not so new. Dan Harmon, formerly the CEO of Playa Bowls, moved to the helm of Pizzana in December.

The casual-dining chain has launched a new mobile app integrated with its loyalty program as part of a strategic turnaround plan following its bankruptcy filing.

The fast-casual chicken brand has entered a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next three years.

- Executives - Fast Casual - Emerging Chains - News Pura Vida Miami snags execs from Sweetgreen, Shake Shack and Oakberry The 50-unit fast-casual Pura Vida is positioning for natio

- Franchising - Marketing & Branding - Fast Casual - News Jersey Mike's steals customer satisfaction crown from Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A has been the top-rated quick-service brand i

- Operations - Chef Trends - Marketing & Branding - Independent Restaurants - News World Central Kitchen launches World Cup food giveaway to raise awareness Food brings the world t

- Fast Casual - Franchising - Sandwich Trends - Menu Trends - News Carbs be damned, Crisp & Green is adding sandwiches The fast-casual salad concept has long offered wraps. But thi

iniBurger founder Abdul Popal creates a fast-casual burger concept with 5 units.

- Franchising - Sandwich Trends - Fast Casual - News Fuku makes comeback as a brick-and-mortar, and more After the closure of all traditional outlets, the fast-casual chicken conce

- Labor - Operations - Fast Casual - News Cava launches hiring push to add 2,500 team members The fast-casual chain plans to open 75 restaurants this year, and has created a "Flavo

- Marketing & Branding - Fast Casual - News Panera taps viral power of Therapuss star Jake Shane A new social media marketing campaign launched Tuesday features the comedian as a f

Sweetgreen is launching a test of a new pricing architecture this month to address consumer value perceptions, specifically focusing on its 'Create Your Own Bowl' option.

- Fast Casual - Operations - Regional Chains - News Portillo's opens first airport location at Dallas Fort Worth International The fast-casual chain hopes the airport unit will bui

- Franchising - Operations - Fast Casual - News Jersey Mike’s leases space for new headquarters The sandwich chain has moved to a more than 70,000 square feet in Tinton Falls, N.J.

- Executives - Operations - Fast Casual - News Sweetgreen names first chief strategy officer Cindy Olsen is among several former Chipotle executives to make the jump to fast-casual

- Executives - Operations - News Pamela Smith to serve as interim CFO at Portillo's Smith will serve as an independent contractor to replace former CFO Michelle Hooks while the fas

Cava’s investments in moving more managers into leadership positions is paying off.

The Mediterranean fast-casual chain reported a 9.7% jump in same-store sales for the first quarter, significantly outperforming industry peers like Chipotle and Sweetgreen.

Leaders from the Texas and Illinois Restaurant Associations discuss the urgent need for federal immigration reform to address ongoing labor shortages in the hospitality sector.

Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand from Area 15 with plans to scale the concept across the East Coast before reopening franchise sales.

The parent of the 50-unit ramen chain is expanding its portfolio by acquiring a specialty café brand to scale through standalone sites and shop-in-shops.

Ark Restaurants CEO Michael Weinstein expects the legal battle over the lease of the iconic Bryant Park Grill to reach trial in late 2026 or early 2027.

The 43-unit fast-casual pizza chain has signed a master franchise agreement with The 90s Venture to open at least 10 locations in India by 2032.

The 56-unit French-American bakery chain secured new capital from Kline Hill Partners and TriSpan USA to accelerate its national expansion.