
Cava will hire over 2K employees, open 75 units in 2026
The chain has already hired 150 assistant general managers as part of its Flavor Your Future platform to develop a deep bench of future general managers.
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The chain has already hired 150 assistant general managers as part of its Flavor Your Future platform to develop a deep bench of future general managers.

Test Link CONTINUE TO SITE » or wait 15 seconds Fast Casual Nation The 'anti-burger' blueprint: How Teriyaki Madness is out-scaling the giants In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler

With a model built through years of operating company-owned restaurants and a strong focus on unit-level performance, the fast-growing burger franchise The Melt offers a compelling fast-casual franchise opportunity, thou

The Melt franchise reaches 20 locations with San Marcos opening.
Noodles & Company, the fast-casual favorite known for globally inspired noodle bowls, craveable mac & cheese, and comfort food classics, is officially entering the wedding chat.

Yelp's 2026 growth data shows fast casual brands like 7 Brews and Chipotle dominating.

Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature hospitality and scratch-made meals, gives franchisees flexibility in restaurant formats, allowing them to find the best possible…

The fast-casual chain has appointed two industry veterans to its executive leadership team to spearhead a strategic 1,500-unit expansion plan.
Madison’s teriyaki drought is officially over. TMAD is re-opening its location just across from the High Pointe Centre Shopping Plaza, on Friday, June 12, and the comeback is bringing more than giant bowls and glossy teriyaki sauce with it.

The Mediterranean concept has signed a development deal with an existing franchisee to open 30 new locations across Florida over the next decade.

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken ranked No. 17 on Fast Casual’s 2026 Movers & Shakers list, highlighting standout brands in the fast-casual restaurant segment.

Bonchon targets 1,000 new US locations in $63 billion chicken segment

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken , the global Korean fried chicken franchise, is at a crucial inflection point.

The chicken segment in the United States is booming, currently valued at over $63 billion.
Salad Spot announced that its first Southern Utah location has exceeded early performance expectations since opening in downtown St.

A massive 50-unit agreement sees experienced operators taking on executive leadership roles to drive the fast-casual brand's next phase of growth.

Sweetgreen is launching a test of a new pricing architecture this month to address consumer value perceptions, specifically focusing on its 'Create Your Own Bowl' option.

In the evolving world of restaurant franchising, scale can do a lot more than unlock savings in food costs and supply chain.
The brand operates 35 locations in Florida and has been present in the state for more than 20 years.

Sam Polk, CEO of Everytable, discusses the brand’s mission and entrepreneur-friendly franchise offering, emphasizing access to food where it’s needed most.

Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature hospitality and scratch-made meals, has built a franchise model designed to support long-term multi-unit growth for its owners.
Noodles & Company promotes Frank Rodriguez to SVP of Operations

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FSC Franchise Co. reports record Q1 growth with 5 new openings