Smalls Sliders slides past 300-store mark, expands nationwide

August 13, 2024

Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, is rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. The brand has surpassed the…

El Pollo Loco teams up with content creator for salad campaign

August 12, 2024

El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken chain, has partnered with content creator and TikTok start Yuri Lamasbella. Lamasbella will serve as the first ever…

Domino's Pizza offers large 2-topping pizza for $6.99

August 12, 2024

Domino's PIzza is offering a large two-topping carryout pizza for $6.99 each according to a press release.

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Savvy Sliders slides into Louisiana

August 9, 2024

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders is expanding into Louisiana. The first store will open in Metairie, Louisiana, the first of five locations planned for the state…

Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru with Spanish language pilot

August 9, 2024

Wendy's is continuing to innovate its drive-thru experience with the expansion of its AI assistant, Wendy's FreshAI. The fast-food chain has introduced a pilot…

Taco John's releases app-only $7 Meal Steal

August 8, 2024

Taco John's is launching a $7 Meal Steal following the success of its recent $5 Meal Steal app offer, which is being extended through the summer, according to…

KFC debuting 3 Saucy Nugget flavors

August 8, 2024

KFC is debuting three Saucy Nugget flavors beginning Aug. 12. The chicken brand will launch Honey Garlic, Chipotle Ranch and Mango Habanero alongside fan…

Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint

August 7, 2024

Taco John's has opened its first restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. A grand opening celebration on Aug. 8th will feature live music and giveaways…

Little Caesars to give away free pizza for 20 years

August 7, 2024

Little Caesars is wrapping up its summer-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Hot-N-Ready products with a grand prize fit for a pizza fanatic: 2…

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Church's Texas Chicken launches rewards program

August 6, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has launched a rewards program, Real Rewards. To celebrate the launch of Real Rewards, the brand will give away free Church's Texas…

Marco's Pizza launches Margherita Magnifico Pizza

August 5, 2024

Marco's Pizza has launched its Margherita Magnifico Pizza for a limited time only. Inspired by a classic Margherita, the pizza features Marco's house-made…

Hardee's enters value game with $5.99 offering

August 5, 2024

Hardee's is entering the value game with a $5.99 Original Bag offering. Guests can choose any two full size entrees — Hardee's Original Hot Ham and Cheese…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states

August 1, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.

Papa Johns taps former Wendy's head as president, CEO

August 1, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has named Todd Penegor as president and CEO. Penegor, most recently president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, has more than 2…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in NYC Macy's

July 31, 2024

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a bakery within the Macy's department store in the Queens Center Mall in New York City, according to a press release.

Yum Brands to expand voice AI tech to Taco Bell drive-thru locations

July 31, 2024

Yum Brands will add voice AI technology to hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thru locations by the end of 2024, according to the press release.

Smalls Sliders sells out development in 6 states

July 31, 2024

Smalls Sliders has sold out its initial phase development in six states, according to a press release.