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Fatburger Opens New Store in Paris Area

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of a new Fatburger restaurant in the Paris area in Rosny-sous-Bois. The location is the first of 30 units to open across France in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE. “France is a key strategic […]

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Fast Casual, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Sweetgreen Launches Chicken Sesame Crunch Salad

Sweetgreen is welcoming spring with the launch of Chicken Sesame Crunch, a bright, citrus-forward salad that reimagines a beloved California classic with bold flavor and craveable crunch. The new salad features antibiotic-free roasted chicken, napa cabbage slaw, organic shredded kale, chopped romaine, shredded cabbage, raw carrots, crispy noodles and sesame crunch, all tossed in a […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Pepper Lunch Announces New Opening in Phoenix

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept with more than 560 locations across 17 countries, announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. Located at 2945 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085, the restaurant will officially open its doors on March 26. Hours of operation will be daily from 11am – 9pm. To celebrate […]

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Fast Casual, Fast Food, News, Outside Insights, Security, Story

Why a Focus on Value and Strong Risk Management Will Help QSRs in 2026

The “secret sauce” for the restaurant business in 2026 continues to have a value base, with the recipe for success a winning combination of affordability, quality and consistency. The ability to deliver puts quick-serve and fast-casual brands in a good position to manage through a fraught business environment.    It’s not going to be easy, […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Fast Food, News, Outside Insights, Story

Popping Boba Emerges as High-Impact Menu Innovation Tool for Operators

Popping boba is quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for operators seeking high-impact menu innovation with minimal operational strain. Once viewed as a niche topping reserved for specialty tea shops, popping boba is now emerging as a frontline solution for brands that need versatile and cross-functional ingredients. In an environment where restaurant operators […]

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Fast Casual, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Crimson Coward Launches Chicken Nuggets and Mini Loaded Fries

Crimson Coward, the Downey, California-founded Nashville Hot Chicken brand, has announced the launch of two new menu items—Crimson Nugs and the Mini Joey—as part of its ongoing strategy to drive customer engagement, increase average check size, and support continued national expansion.  The new Crimson Nugs feature hand-breaded, all-white meat chicken in a bite-sized format, designed […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Teriyaki Madness Opens New Location in Long Island, New York

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the fast casual restaurant concept known for its bold, cooked-to-order teriyaki bowls, today announced the opening of its newest location in North Babylon at 1201 Deer Park Ave., slated for March 27. This marks the brand’s first location on Long Island and its second in New York, representing continued strategic growth in the […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Growth, Marketing & Promotions, News, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Chicken Salad Chick Names Jill Thomas CMO

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the appointment of Jill Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer. Thomas brings more than 20 years of experience leading brand, digital, and growth strategies across the consumer, sports, and retail sectors. In her new role, Thomas will lead all brand and marketing functions, overseeing national […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Bobby’s Burgers to Open in Holladay, Utah

Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is continuing its steady growth with a new restaurant opening Friday, March 27, in the Holladay Hill shopping center, bringing Chef Bobby Flay’s signature made-to-order burgers and bold flavors to another Salt Lake–area community. Located next to Trader Joe’s and up the street from the Megaplex Luxury Theaters at 1895 E […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News, Story

Piada Italian Street Food Cracks Fast-Casual Code with Pasta, Discipline, and Scale

The Italian fast-casual segment isn’t the biggest restaurant segment in the world, but Piada Italian Street Food has carved out a comfortable spot. Traditional Italian dining has historically been more sit-down, full-service, and it hasn’t naturally translated to fast casual the way cuisines like Mexican or Mediterranean have, which lend themselves more easily to an […]

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