Fast casual

Puerto Rico-based Encanto Restaurants filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $123.9 million in liabilities and $29.8 million in assets.

Sweetgreen's same-store sales fell 6.4 percent in Q3, but comps were up about 5 percent by October, driven by a 4 percent transaction increase.

Sweetgreen relaunches its Plates category on the menu, adding new items and positioning itself to capture the dinner daypart.

Delays in commercial build-outs can cost restaurants revenue and damage their reputation, with common mistakes including starting the permit process too late.

NakedMD has expanded to over 50 locations nationwide, bypassing franchising in favor of a corporate-owned model for direct control over operations and pricing.

Church's Texas Chicken launches Diamond Incentive Program to fuel growth and encourage new restaurant openings.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is a Louisiana-themed sports bar and restaurant franchise founded in 2015 by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Savvy Sliders now operates over 50 locations across seven states with a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners.

Houston TX Hot Chicken opened its first international location in Stevenage, a Hertfordshire town about 30 miles north of London, on Oct. 31.

Clean Eatz reports a 2.2% increase in overall sales in Q3, including an 8.6% increase in café sales and a 5.6% increase in grab-and-go sales.

Dog Haus, a fast-casual restaurant chain, made its Ohio debut with a grand opening weekend at a new restaurant and sports bar on High Street in Columbus.

Murphy USA expanded its automated restaurant initiative with White Castle, with over 100 units now operating as part of the test-to-scale program.

Dog Haus has signed its first four area directors under a new development model, committing to more than 400 restaurants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Sweetgreen's third-quarter sales were down 6.4% due to a foodborne illness outbreak and consumers avoiding salad and fresh produce.

Chicken Salad Chick has opened a new location in Maple Grove, Minnesota, led by the Coffey family, Minnesota natives with ties to professional basketball.

Wendy's has unveiled a comprehensive revitalization plan, including a 5.9% decline in system sales and a plan to buy up to 163 restaurants from a bankrupt franchisee.

Chicken Salad Chick opens its second restaurant in Minnesota, bringing Southern hospitality to the state's food scene.

Dog Haus appoints four new area directors, who have collectively signed development agreements for over 400 restaurants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

A Clean Eatz franchise owner has found success by empowering others and developing leaders to help with growth.

Benihana's owner is launching a fast-casual offshoot called Benihana Express, focusing on speed and convenience, with no teppanyaki tables.

Sweetgreen's same-store sales fell 6.4% in the third quarter, but comparable sales turned positive in October.

Greg Vojnovic, head of franchising for The Melt, discusses building restaurant brands, lessons learned, and his vision for franchise growth on the "Fast Food Fast Track" podcast.

Salmon will stay on the menu into spring at Cava. | Photo courtesy of Cava

Currito opens its second restaurant in Louisville, with a grand opening event and free food for the first 50 guests.