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Jollibee voted No. 1 for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA TODAY.

CAVA announced a significant achievement in the company’s continued national expansion as it commemorates its 500-restaurant footprint.

As Korean food continues to gain popularity across the U.S., Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken, the globally celebrated brand known for its double-fried chicken and signature sauces, is embracing the future of the brand and looking toward national growth.

No one knows noodles like Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company, the only national restaurant brand dedicated entirely to noodles, is bringing more than 30 years of noodle expertise to New Mexico with the opening of its first restaurant in the state.

Bonchon meets with franchise prospects at IFA World Franchise Show this September.

The landmark opening marks a pivotal milestone in Jollibee's North American expansion strategy as the brand leverages multi-unit franchising to accelerate its growth across key markets in both the U.S.

Mendocino Farms, the celebrated Southern California-born fast-casual restaurant chain known for turning sandwiches, salads, and chef-driven catering into an unexpected culinary adventure, continues its Texas growth with

Urbane Cafe, the California-born restaurant famous for fresh-baked focaccia, gourmet sandwiches and hand-crafted bowls, is bringing its signature scratch-made dining experience to Glendale, California.

Blas Escarcega leads Bonchon franchise sales with 15 years experience.

Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, launched its first creative campaign with Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks and 2026 NBA Champion and Finals MVP.

Rock N Roll Sushi opens a new location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, offering a unique dining experience with a bold menu.

Newk's Eatery honors Lori Newcomb during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

everbowl wins Best Açaí Bowl in San Diego Magazine's 2026 Readers' Picks

Late last year, the fast-casual- ish concept Pura Vida Miami won an investment from private-equity firm TSG Consumer .

The Gyro Project opens 10th location in Hell’s Kitchen on October 15.

Cava CEO Brett Schulman outlines plans to improve restaurant performance

NAYA, the Middle Eastern fast casual brand offering fresh, customizable meals and vibrant flavors rooted in Lebanese tradition since 2008, opens its 50th restaurant at 311 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

For experienced operators, the value of franchising isn't simply opening a single store - it's scaling multi-unit locations across regional markets.

Sightline OS, the inventory and supply chain platform built for multi-unit restaurant chains, today announced the launch of Continuity AI, an intelligent engine that maintains optimum inventory levels throughout the supply chain.

DoorDash will continue to expand Grubhub’s former campus dining operations, and Wonder will use money from the deal and an investment to sustain its growth.

The food hall company will use the tech it acquired from Sweetgreen for $186 million to offer lower prices, extended hours and expand into new markets.

Sweetgreen grows Gen Z customer base at twice the rate of others

Fresh food has become a familiar promise across the restaurant industry.

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