
FastCasual.com: Brands Winning That Win at the Super Bowl Year After Year
Toppers Pizza saw a 50 percent increase in sales on the day of the Super Bowl in 2018.
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)]].
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Toppers Pizza saw a 50 percent increase in sales on the day of the Super Bowl in 2018.

Potbelly menu gets a revamp with pairing and bundle options.

Restaurant digital orders are expected to triple by the end of 2020, with 70% coming through a restaurant's website or app.

Starbucks Europe has announced a new limited-time latte offering.

Grubhub's Year in Food report finds that 40% of customers ordered online from fast-casual establishments, with 'didn't feel like cooking' as the top reason.

A New York City Chipotle is offering a fresh twist on classic holiday window displays this year.

Ordrslip partners with Square to offer mobile ordering, becoming available in the Square App Marketplace on November 1.

Postmates has expanded its service to 134 new cities, bringing its total to over 550 cities across the nation.

Panera launched a series of episodes chronicling the stories of leaders in the food industry working to make a difference, and will showcase the percentage of whole grains in its products.

Oracle Food and Beverage has partnered with Omnivore to provide point-of-sale solutions for foodservice operators, according to a Fast Casual report .

Naf Naf is now available for delivery through DoorDash, with a temporary waiver of delivery fees to entice customers to try the service.

Nutrition author and television personality Daphne Oz and Just Salad have partnered to create the Golden Glow Salad, according to a Fast Casual report.

Uberall reports on the use of Google’s “near me” function, with 82% of participants using the app for store location searches.

Wayback Burgers reports positive growth in Q2, with new locations opening domestically and internationally, and future deals signed.

Saladworks opened its first Atlanta location with an updated menu created by nutritionist and chef Katie Cavuto.

The Pie Hole signs a multi-unit franchise agreement with Abdulrhman Alrajhi in Saudi Arabia.

Sinelli Concepts has expanded its portfolio with the purchase of Paciugo Gelato Caffe, gaining control of 32 locations and further expanding its portfolio of over 500 restaurants across the nation.

Just Salad's mid-2017 rebranding efforts have paid off with a third consecutive quarter of growth, including increased comps, delivery sales, and positive Yelp & Google reviews.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes' vice president of operations shares insights on franchise operations.

EZ CERT helped MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes take control of its insurance, amid the franchise's rapid growth and expansion.

Rascal House adds Michael Tusberg as director of operations, bringing experience from Au Bon Pain and Chipotle.

A franchisor should outsource insurance compliance to dedicated insurance professionals to protect themselves from risk.

Cowboy Chicken opens its first California location, offering rotisserie chicken and a unique dining experience.

Wingstop, Pita Pit, Domino's, and Dunkin' Donuts are testing various social media and delivery platforms.