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 opens its first ghost kitchen location in PREP Atlanta, marking the brand’s first ghost kitchen space and major metropolitan area location.
Coolgreens signs an area development agreement to open 50 locations throughout Texas in the next five years.
Juice It Up! has launched a new order ahead mobile app feature to meet the needs of busy, on-the-go consumers.
Farmer Boys is revamping its loyalty program and app interface, offering a revamped app interface and increased rewards flexibility.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit sees sales surge in July, with same-store sales up 7.4 percent and an average ticket increase of 6.78 percent.
Fazoli’s expands nationwide with new restaurant openings despite the global pandemic.
Juice It Up! celebrates 25 years, introducing new immunity-boosting products and smoothies, including the Orange Cream Smoothie.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes releases limited-time Campfire Burger & S’mores Shake, available through October 25.
Juice It Up! elevates Susan Taylor to President & CEO, leveraging her extensive franchise system background to lead the brand's next phase of growth.
Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken restaurant chain, offers a limited-edition Cucumber Wasabi Ranch Dipping Sauce for National Chicken Wing Day.
Restaurant industry expert discusses how to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic with a new normal.
Teriyaki Madness continues to grow despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit brings back free delivery and offers special deals for guests this summer.
Modern Market Eatery has unveiled a modernized restaurant prototype in Colorado Springs, featuring a refined menu and enhanced digital infrastructure.
BurgerFi celebrates National French Fry Day by offering half-price double cheeseburgers with an in-store purchase of a regular-sized fresh-cut fry at participating locations.
Coolgreens has promoted Larissa Witt to Regional Operations Director, a new position created due to the brand's rapid growth.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers its Texas-style barbecue options for the Fourth of July, including savory ribs and wings.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop reports strong second-quarter growth amid pandemic with 18 development agreements signed during the period.
Clean Juice, the first and original USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, celebrated its 100th open location in New Jersey, with many more in development.
Farmer Boys opened its seventh location in Riverside, California, with plans to host a Grand Opening celebration in late August pending COVID-19 restrictions.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering free delivery and discounts in June as part of its Smokin' Summer of Savings promotion.
Fazoli’s introduces its new ‘5 Under $5’ promotion, offering five delicious dishes for less than $5, including classic Italian favorites and new baked dishes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes opens a flagship location in Times Square, with a focus on exposure and franchise awareness.
Fazoli's launches an aggressive franchise incentive program, offering zero down payment, zero franchise fees, and zero royalty fees in the first year.