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The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain reported a 12.8% slide in same-store sales driven by an 11.2% drop in guest traffic and unfavorable winter weather.
Noodles & Company raised its annual guidance following a strong first quarter marked by a 9.1% increase in systemwide same-store sales.
Sweetgreen has launched wrap sandwiches at all locations nationwide following successful tests in New York, Los Angeles, and the Midwest to attract a broader customer base.
Portillo’s saw a slight transaction increase in the first quarter, though a decrease in average check size resulted in a marginal decline in same-store sales.
Juice It Up outperformed larger competitors with a 9% sales increase in 2024, expanding its footprint despite a crowded beverage market dominated by massive national chains.
Tomo Takahashi, who founded the now 75-unit Jinya Ramen chain, earlier this month launched a more elevated flagship restaurant called simply Jinya.
Pret A Manger has introduced a $9.99 'Pick Your Pair' menu to compete in the growing fast-casual value wars alongside brands like Panera Bread.
Market data shows independent restaurant counts declined by 2.3% in 2025 while major chains expanded their footprints by 1.5%.
Independent restaurants decline by 2.3% in 2025, chains grow 1.5%
The 62-unit Italian fast-casual chain is seeking capital from a strategic partner to fuel an ambitious expansion plan for 1,000 national locations.
The sandwich franchise is introducing 15 menu items priced under $5 as part of its first-ever national value menu.
Technomic data shows fast-casual restaurant sales grew 6% to $77 billion in 2025, though growth rates for the segment are beginning to decelerate.
Fast-casual sales grew 6% in 2025, led by Cava's 22% increase
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new national standard for joint-employer status, a move with significant implications for franchisor liability and labor law compliance.
Dog Haus is launching a regional development model that grants area directors equity stakes and corporate board representation to better align franchisor and franchisee interests.
This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.
The quick-service franchise concept Nothing Bundt Cakes was named this year’s winner of the Pacesetter Award, which honors brands that have taken leadership in their category and achieved next-level growth.
The fast-casual sandwich chain on Wednesday launched a new menu category that bridges the gap between the core sandwich and salad lineup.
Restaurant Business listed 5 restaurant brands to watch, including Chop5, a customizable salad concept poised for growth and expansion through franchising.