Fast casual in Restaurants. Franchise restaurant news across QSR, fast casual, pizza, chicken, coffee and the rest of foodservice, with the original reporting linked.
1,860 stories
“When I first experienced Nick the Greek, the quality and authenticity of the food stood out right away and made me want to bring the brand to my own community,” said Khangura.
Isaac and Taylor Rivas and Chuck Colby have been named Koibito Poke's first regional developers.
The Melt franchise reported $58.3 million in revenue in 2025
The fast-casual salad chain is prioritizing operational execution to reverse a period of steep same-store sales declines and traffic losses.
The seed-oil-free french fry brand secured investment from Sweetgreen's co-founder and other major operators to fuel its expansion in the better-for-you market.
The New York-based Italian chain has scaled rapidly to eight units in 20 months by focusing on portable, niche pasta options for urban commuters.
The New York-based Italian concept has rapidly expanded to eight locations in under two years by focusing on portable, niche pasta options for urban commuters.
According to the QSR Market Report 2025–2033, the U.S. quick-service restaurant industry is seeing a notable shift toward healthier menu options as a key driver of growth.
The fast-casual chain on Thursday said same-store sales in the first quarter fell nearly 13%, which was the sharpest decline for the chain since it went public in 2021.
The brand launched wraps to supplement its core bowl and salad business, following its worst quarterly same-store sales performance.
A Pokeworks location in Cambridge opened in February, and a Somerville location was reopened.
Multi-unit partners Rong Cong and Lelin Kandel are expanding their Greater Boston presence with a seven-unit development deal including new sites in Cambridge and Somerville.
Noodles & Company shuts down underperforming restaurants and sees sales increase
The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain reported a 12.8% slide in same-store sales driven by an 11.2% drop in guest traffic and unfavorable winter weather.
The authentic Greek street food brand has opened its second San Joaquin County unit as part of a strategic growth plan to reach 100 locations nationwide by mid-2026.
Salad chain Bread Zeppelin is pausing its franchise program for two years to focus on company-owned growth and strengthening its business model for future investors.
Noodles & Company reported a net loss of $3.4 million in Q1 2026, a significant improvement over $9.1 million in Q1 2025.
The Melt is a fast-casual restaurant concept centered on craveable MeltBurgers, Melted Classics, fries and handspun milkshakes, all served in a welcoming environment designed to create an “I Love it…
Nick the Greek is now open in Tracy, California, marking its second location in San Joaquin County.
Noodles & Company announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with comparable restaurant sales increasing 9.1% system-wide, comprised of a 9.4% increase at company-owned restaurants and…
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen and Gyro Hut are implementing NCR Voyix's Aloha Next point-of-sale solution to improve operational stability and consistency across their expanding restaurant footprints.
Noodles & Company raised its annual guidance following a strong first quarter marked by a 9.1% increase in systemwide same-store sales.
Naya got its start as a build-your-own-bowl concept but with a different spin than most Mediterranean-leaning fast casuals.
Alison Satriana is the vice president of development marketing at Teriyaki Madness and has more than 10 years of industry experience.