Fast casual — page 7

Sweetgreen posted the strongest fast-casual performance among major chains, with visits 5.9% above its typical weekly average.

Srinivasa “Nimms” Nimmagadda and his team spent years developing a fast-casual Indian food concept playbook through Sankranti Indian Kitchen.

Newk's Eatery drives revenue growth with $2.2 million catering volume

From Big Four accountant to one of Bonchon's largest franchisees in Colorado, Henry Lee has transformed a career in finance into a thriving multi-unit restaurant business.

The fast-casual Asian dining brand has been recognized by consumers for its commitment to fresh, wok-fired flavors and customizable menu options.

Fast Casual is seeking nominations for its annual report highlighting rising brands and innovative concepts poised for a breakout year in 2027.

Newk's Eatery partners with Alabama, Ole Miss, and Georgia athletics

WOWorks and Evergreens are utilizing tiered financial incentives and royalty discounts to accelerate multi-unit expansion across their fast-casual restaurant portfolios.

Shifting consumer routines and delivery demand are prompting restaurant operators to re-evaluate the profitability of late-night hours beyond traditional dinner service.

Early last week, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) sent out a press release on a weeks-old action against the fast-casual barbecue franchise Dickey’s.

Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast casual restaurant franchise, has built a strong market position over the span of decades, consistently centering hospitality, quality and freshness in its restaurant experience.

New data indicates convenience and grocery stores are increasingly utilizing restaurant-grade technology and prepared food offerings to compete with traditional fast-casual chains for lunch traffic.

Nick the Greek is now open in Santa Clarita, California, meeting local demand for fresh and convenient Mediterranean food.

Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for fresh ingredients, in-house preparation and a warm, community-driven dining experience.

The Athens-based fast-casual concept is launching a new prototype with a drive-thru pickup lane as it prepares for regional franchise expansion.

A new Bangladeshi fast-casual concept founded by industry veterans is launching a franchise program centered around flame-grilled global cuisine.

Following a viral social media experiment, the fast-casual salad chain is launching a formal 30-day challenge to engage its digital customer base.

sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, will open its first Utah restaurant on September 8 at 2188 Highland Drive, Suite #103, in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood.

Just Salad , the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, introduces its Chicken Caesar Wrap through September 30 only for just $9.99 [2] at all…

Pokeworks offers September rewards with bonus points and free protein.

The upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit in Arlington will feature networking and strategy sessions for restaurant brand leaders and multi-unit operators.

From Sweetgreen to Portillo’s, a look at how QSR’s Contenders list stacked up by AUV, systemwide sales, unit count, and more.

It is hard to miss the moment Mediterranean cuisine is having.

Mo’ Bettahs announced the promotion of Kylee Arreaga to Vice President of Marketing, recognizing two years of leadership that have strengthened the Hawaiian-style fast-casual brand’s marketing organization as it accelerates its national growth.