FastCasual is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 593 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year, with almost 350 locations in its development pipeline [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * Craveworthy Brands has appointed Keith Kravcik as its new chief financial officer to oversee financial operations and expansion [[2026-11-02 Craveworthy Brands hires industry veteran Keith Kravcik as CFO (401b5b)]]. * Starbucks plans 4% growth in fiscal 2027 with new store formats and technology, including AI that helps baristas take drive-thru orders [[2026-10-30 4 operations moves behind Starbucks' 2027 growth plan (59ac4d)]]. * Rock N Roll Sushi will open its 81st location in Lake Charles, Louisiana on November 2 [[2026-10-30 Rock N Roll Sushi to open in Lake Charles, Louisiana (d58fa1)]]. * Paris Baguette will open its 30th Texas café in Missouri City on October 31, creating 45 jobs [[2026-10-30 Paris Baguette opens 30th Texas café in Missouri City (7886cb)]]. * Urbane Café opened its 46th restaurant in Goleta, California, marking its entry into Santa Barbara County [[2026-10-30 Urbane Café opens first Santa Barbara County restaurant (7662bd)]]. * Starbucks ended its fiscal year with a 7.2% increase in global comparable coffeehouse sales for the fourth quarter, driven by a 5% increase in average ticket and a 2.7% increase in comparable transactions in North America [[2026-10-29 Starbucks closes fiscal 2026 with 7.9% North America comp gain (9a894f)]]. * Chipotle reported a 9.6% revenue growth to $3.3 billion in Q3, despite missing Wall Street's forecast, and is implementing various growth strategies including AI-enabled tools and catering programs [[2026-10-29 From AI to catering 8 ways Chipotle is retooling for growth (4f1b39)]].
Also known as Fast Casual
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes ranks #41 on the 2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers List, recognizing its leadership and contribution to the industry.
WaBa Grill has been named to Fast Casual's 2021 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, debuting at #45 with its healthy fast casual concept.
DENVER ( PRWEB ) May 20, 2021 - Teriyaki Madness announced it has been named among Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2021, a prestigious list that recognizes…
Mountain Mike's Pizza debuts at #19 in Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, recognizing the brand's innovation, leadership, and resilience.
BurgerFi International has been recognized as the top brand of 2021 by FastCasual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers Awards, honoring its resilience and innovation during the pandemic.
Chicken Salad Chick signs a 5-unit development deal in Florida, marking the brand's growth in the state.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes invests in technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline operations.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes franchisees achieve million-dollar mark in first year of operations despite pandemic challenges.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes plans to introduce a drive-thru concept, with the first location on track to open this year and a focus on growth through experienced quick-service operators.
Fazoli's achieved its most successful quarter in history, breaking over 200 weekly sales records and topping monthly records in Q1 2021.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes sees 21.3% sales jump after remodel
Fazoli’s signed 20 new franchise agreements to develop 50 locations, surpassing its previous record in its 33-year history.
An article discusses the impact of Amazon raising its minimum wage on small businesses, citing the example of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes.
Fazoli’s experienced a 22% sales increase and 18% traffic increase in January 2021, marking the brand’s most successful month on record.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens its first location in the Big Apple, marking the first MOOYAH in New York City.
Fazoli's prepares to scale new heights in 2021 after its most successful year in brand history, with double-digit month-over-month sales and traffic.
Fazoli’s launches a new Lifestyle Menu, featuring keto and gluten-free Italian dishes, to address changing consumer eating habits.
MOOYAH has been recognized by multiple mainstream and industry publications as a top
Fazoli's recognizes five employees for its All-American Team Award, honoring outstanding team members across the country.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes steps up to #38 on the 2020 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers List, with a revamped interior design and franchise development strategy.
Fazoli’s sets brand records with six months of historical sales and traffic growth, with a 14% sales increase and 217% increase in online ordering year-over-year.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes opens a flagship location in Times Square, offering a revamped dining experience and increased exposure to new customers.
Farmer Boys celebrates the grand opening of its seventh Riverside location with a fundraiser for Martin Luther King High School, donating 100% of sales to the school.
Teriyaki Madness is offering free teriyaki meals to teachers across the country as part of its Wok-Star Teacher Teriyaki Bar promotion.