Fast casual — page 20

The Melt, a tech-forward fast-casual chain, is opening a new location at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California.

JINYA Ramen Bar partners with Japan Airlines for in-flight menu item.

Jollibee awards a 20-unit franchise agreement to Sunny Datta and Paul Avila for development across California, Nevada, and Texas.

The Melt, a fast-casual brand, has named Greg Vojnovic as its new head of franchising as the brand prepares to expand through a franchising program.

Onigilly earns spot on 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list with initial investment range of $265,132 - $606,976.

The Melt, the fast-casual brand known for its signature MeltBurger and home to the “World's Meltiest Burger”, has named Greg Vojnovic as head of franchising as it expands beyond its…

Most restaurant turnarounds start with a bold new idea. The Melt’s started with two simple questions.

The Melt franchise prioritizes quality and consistency for repeat visits

Franchising is everywhere, and so are burgers, but what's far less common is a brand that can hold up when the hype fades, labor gets tight, and guests start making real choices.

Fazoli’s officially announces the opening of its fourth restaurant in the greater Phoenix area.

Jollibee grows in the U.S. with innovative menu and tech

Newk’s Eatery has carved out a spot in fast-casual by doing the basics unusually well.

In an $84 billion fast-casual landscape dominated by lookalike menus and overbuilt boxes, Newk’s Eatery has carved out a different lane — one built upon the merits of scratch-made food, genuine hospitality and a discipli

The Melt CEO Ralph Bower shares his franchise growth strategy.

Newk’s Eatery is celebrating springtime by rolling out a new lineup that highlights bold flavors, seasonal ingredients and guest-favorite recipes.

Fazoli’s Alfredo sauce is the base for a set of classic Alfredo-centric pasta entrées, each finished with a Parmesan Spice Blend.

This month, Pokeworks is inviting guests to celebrate the month of love with food that delivers big flavor and great value.

Jollibee has been a bit of a hidden gem in the U.S. restaurant world for years.

Nick the Greek opens 10th location in Los Angeles County, owned by franchisee Niko Heliotis

A multi-unit deal can look great on paper. But execution is where growth plans either accelerate or stall.

JINYA Ramen Bar offers Ladle of Love special in February.

Newk's Eatery closes out 2025 with strong momentum and surpasses its development goals.

JINYA Ramen Bar opens first New York location on Long Island.

Nick the Greek is now open in Nashville’s Inglewood neighborhood following the chain’s debut in downtown earlier this year.