Fast casual — page 2

CAVA's same-store sales rose 3.1 percent in Q3, with the average restaurant now doing over $3 million in annual sales.

Dave's Hot Chicken is leaning on second-generation restaurant space to keep up its development pace, with conversions now making up more than half of its pipeline.

Currito, a fast-casual burrito chain, opens its second location in Louisville, Kentucky, with a grand opening celebration and promotions for the first 50 guests.

A worker at Eaping, a high-volume fast-casual Chinese restaurant in California, serves a customer.

The cuisines of East Asia — China, Japan, and Korea — and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore, have long had an impact on how Americans eat.

Yum China reports record revenue and operating profit for the third quarter, driven by restaurant expansion across China and growth in a competitive consumer environment.

Playa Bowls introduces 'Cacao Chocolate Waves' holiday menu items featuring chocolate and coconut flavors.

Pokeworks is launching a November promotion that includes triple points for members, a $50 Visa gift card for catering orders over $250, free avocado, and holiday gift cards.

FSC Franchise Co. signed 20 franchise deals across its three brands in Q3 2026, with 15 openings planned by year-end and 21 in 2027.

Greg Vojnovic of The Melt was recently featured on the “Restaurant Rockstars” podcast, where he joined host Roger Beaudoin to discuss the fast casual brand’s impressive growth trajectory.

Starbird appoints John Phillips as Chief Development Officer, with experience in restaurant operations and franchise development.

Krystal re-releases fan-favorite Country Fried Krystal as part of a $5.99 holiday meal deal.

Fazoli's Cheesy Bread starts with the brand's signature Italian-style crust, brushed with Fazoli's Garlic Butter and topped with a melty blend of whole milk mozzarella and provolone cheeses.

Rock N Roll Sushi opens 81st location in Lake Charles

Urbane Café opened its 46th restaurant on Oct. 26 at 7000 Hollister Ave., Suite 102, in Goleta, California.

Little Greek targets 100 units by 2031 with Express model

Looks can be deceiving in the franchisee lead generation process.

Cava opened its first Wisconsin restaurant Oct. 28 at 8833 Sura Lane in Greenfield, a Milwaukee suburb.

CAVA opens first restaurant in Milwaukee market with 3,000-square-foot space

Pokeworks is continuing to expand its presence across Texas as longtime franchisees Carol and Marcos Blanco grow in the Austin market.

Fazoli’s, OHG Brands’ fast and fresh Italian chain, is continuing its growth in Canada with the opening of its newest restaurant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Sweetgreen introduces incentive plan with $200,000-plus potential for restaurant managers

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, has opened its first restaurant Chattanooga and third location in Tennessee following its Nashville debut last year.

Ramsess Salazar started with Sweetgreen at the restaurant manager level in 2018.