Fast casual — page 18

A Craveworthy Brands portfolio company, the Mediterranean concept has launched its franchising program with its first deal in Brooklyn.

The fast-casual chain is scaling high-efficiency kitchen hardware across its footprint and expanding test programs for automated drone delivery to improve operational metrics.

Chipotle reported $3.1 billion in Q1 revenue, credited to back-of-house efficiency technology, new sauce innovations, and a successful catering push.

Honeygrow CEO Justin Rosenberg details how shuttering underperforming urban locations and pivoting toward suburban real estate fueled the brand's successful turnaround.

FSC Franchise Co. disrupts restaurant industry with $1.5 million in savings

The Brass Tap has 43 locations in development and 12 openings projected

The 62-unit Italian fast-casual chain is seeking capital from a strategic partner to fuel an ambitious expansion plan for 1,000 national locations.

NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Taim Mediterranean Kitchen ("Taim,") has secured its first franchise deal in New York City.

Salata is turning National Salad Month into a full-on celebration, giving guests ways to mix, match and get rewarded all month long.

Sweetgreen refines brand message to focus on real food and farmers

Jollibee built over 100 corporate units before launching franchising in North America

Technomic data shows fast-casual restaurant sales grew 6% to $77 billion in 2025, though growth rates for the segment are beginning to decelerate.

Fast-casual sales grew 6% in 2025, led by Cava's 22% increase

In the $84 billion fast-casual space , many brands offer convenience.

Pokeworks, a poke brand, is making poke easier to grab and enjoy on the go with Poke Bombs, a new menu item.

So argues John Montgomery, who was recently named CEO of the Golden, Colorado-based Salad Collective, parent of the Mad Greens, Snappy Salads and Tokyo Joe’s brands.

Jollibee has opened a new Midtown Manhattan location at 14 E. 42nd St., part of its higher-level national growth journey.

Rock N’ Roll Sushi launches Summer Series menu with spicy bites.

New Rochelle is hosting the opening of Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) Friday, April 24, as the Seattle-style teriyaki brand's first Westchester County location.

Nick the Greek has opened its second location in Reno following a successful debut in 2023.

Keyur Patel has opened his third Teriyaki Madness location, continuing a broader expansion strategy across the Southeast.

Jollibee , the global fast-food brand, is strengthening its presence in the New York City metro area with a new three-unit franchise development agreement covering Staten Island, a borough the…

Marietta is about to find out what happens when massive portions, fresh ingredients and zero patience for boring food all collide in one place.

Cava could reach 500 restaurants nationwide later this year, thanks in part to new market entries and infill in areas where it has a modest presence.