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- Executives - Operations - Fast Casual - News Sweetgreen names first chief strategy officer Cindy Olsen is among several former Chipotle executives to make the jump to fast-casual
Sweetgreen announced the appointment of Cindy Olsen as the Company’s SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, a newly created role reporting to Jonathan Neman, Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
FSC Franchise Co. signed agreements for 24 new locations across its brands in 2025.
Test Link CONTINUE TO SITE » or wait 15 seconds Fast Casual Nation Inside Pokeworks’ real estate strategy: From hoodless kitchens to suburban expansion In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh
While other fast-casual chains have struggled with value perception over the past year or so, Cava did something simple:
Mediterranean fast-casual brand CAVA continues to outperform the broader restaurant industry, reporting nearly 10% same-store sales growth and continued unit expansion.
Fazoli’s is making its return to Tallahassee with the debut of its first-ever double drive-thru location.
As the official Salad & Wrap Restaurant Partner for several sponsored events, Salata will have an on-site presence, featuring food sampling and sales, tailgate-style games, giveaways, special offers, and appearances from
Usually at the National Restaurant Show, operators are the shoppers streaming through 12 football fields-worth of vendors and exhibitors.
The Mediterranean fast-casual chain reported a 9.7% jump in same-store sales for the first quarter, significantly outperforming industry peers like Chipotle and Sweetgreen.
The fast-casual Mediterranean chain outperformed competitors with significant traffic growth and raised its full-year guidance following a strong first quarter.
The national Greek street food chain surpassed a major growth milestone with its latest opening in San Diego, operated by multi-unit franchisees.
The Clairemont restaurant is owned and operated by longtime franchisees Gary and Mirna Tully.
A former sit-down restaurant entrepreneur is scaling Thai Chili 2Go, a fast-casual spinoff focused on a streamlined menu of high-performing Thai street food staples.
Some restaurant brands are relying on price increases to drive comp sales, but Bonchon is focusing on traffic and franchisee support to create a model that works for the “average” operator.
Trump buys $1 million to $5 million of Kura Sushi stock.
Fast-casual Mediterranean brand Rōti is launching in London with three delivery-only kitchens and a strategic expansion into the Atlanta market through its Smyrna location.
Cava has been named the top brand on the 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 list following a year of 22.5% revenue growth and expansion.
Franchisee Juanita Gaeta has reopened the Elko location following extensive physical and operational upgrades to the made-to-order teriyaki bowl shop.
The fast-casual chain reports significant growth with same-store sales up over 9 percent and adjusted EBITDA tripling as it maintains a 16-month positive sales streak.
Elko is getting its comeback story served hot. Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is officially re-opening its location at 1657 Mountain City Highway, Suite 104, on Friday, May 22, bringing back its signature made-to-order teriyaki
Jollibee reports strong Q1 2026 growth with 2 new units opened
The fast-casual brand reached a 20-unit milestone with a new California opening as it projects its largest expansion year to date.
The Fairfield opening marks the third Solano County location for the Greek street food brand as it pushes toward a 100-unit systemwide goal by 2026.