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
Fazoli's gave away free signature breadsticks for three days in honor of National Breadstick Day, encouraging fans to share the offer with their family and friends.
Tijuana Flats CEO Brian Wright is leading the brand's return to franchising and expansion into non-traditional sites, such as university stadiums.
Farmer Boys celebrates the grand opening of its Huntington Beach restaurant, offering high-quality, farm-fresh food in a fast-casual setting.
BurgerFi introduces a new Spicy Fi'ed Chicken Sandwich, available at all corporate-owned locations as of late September.
Teriyaki Madness has continued to grow despite the pandemic, adding 12 new locations and planning to open an additional 15 before the end of the year.
Farmer Boys celebrates its 100th opening in Perris, California, with a grand opening festival and 100 Acts of Kindness initiative.
Tijuana Flats partners with the University of Florida and Florida State University for concession deals in multiple sports.
Guests at Fazoli’s can savor four delicious, indulgent new Parmesan bakes at an incredible value.
Juice It Up! introduces a new Horchata Smoothie, a delicious and better-for-you alternative to seasonal sweets.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes announces a BOGO Burger Week promotion to drive sales and increase app usage, offering a free burger with the purchase of shareable fries or housemade chips.
Saladworks extends Million Meals Challenge to support No Kid Hungry with $100,000 goal.
Tijuana Flats returns to franchising after a 13-year hiatus, expanding its footprint in the eastern United States and Texas.
Farmer Boys is hosting its 20th annual fundraiser for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, with guests able to round up their change to donate to the children’s hospital.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues its expansion in South Texas, opening a new location in San Benito with a strong preexisting following.
Coolgreens introduces a fall menu refresh, featuring new sandwiches and protein options, and adding a virtual kitchen in Orlando for delivery-only services.
Coolgreens executes a franchise deal to open its first virtual kitchen in Orlando, Florida.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit sees a record-breaking Labor Day with 492% increase in dine-in sales.
Wing Zone saw a 35% boost in year-over-year sales, attributing its success to a business model centered around delivery and a solid franchisee support system.
Farmer Boys reintroduces 'No Brainer Deals' at all 8 Nevada restaurants with menu items priced from $3 to $5.
Farmer Boys introduces a new Bourbon Bacon Cheddarburger for a limited time, featuring 100% USDA beef patties topped with Tillamook medium cheddar cheese and double-smoked bacon.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is hosting a massive Labor Day sale, offering 50% off for nearly all items in their retail collection from August 31 – September 8.
Fazoli's reported a 16% increase in sales and 17% increase in traffic over the prior year, setting four historic all-time weekly sales records in July.
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade launches fall menu with pumpkin spice items.
Greek From Greece has expanded its franchise locations, offering high-quality, authentic Greek food in a friendly and comfortable environment, with a focus on providing a taste of Greece to Americans stuck at home.