19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (186+ words) Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has expanded its development team, hiring Rafik Farouk as vice president of business development and Jackie Lobdell as vice president of franchise sales. Farouk brings nearly 30 years of experience in restaurant operations and franchise strategy, with…...

19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (387+ words) The 62-unit brand is pursuing a strategic capital raise to fuel a massive national scale-up. The goal? Transforming from a regional powerhouse into a national leader with a target of more than 1, 000 U. S. locations. April 28, 2026 by Cherryh Cansler " Publisher, Fast Casual....

19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (166+ words) Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Foodhas expanded into Arizona, with its first location to open next week at 5378 S. Powers Road in Gilbert. "Bringing Mo' Bettahs to Arizona is about more than expansion," co-founder Kalani Mack said in a press release. "It…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (242+ words) The brand is known for its Brazilian-style a'a" bowls and juices, and is implementing the Square ecosystem to streamline growth, improve operational consistency, and enhance the customer experience across its 36 locations in Arizona, California, Florida and Hawaii, as well as…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (210+ words) Marijuana-themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut has opened its second location in Wyoming. First-time owner and Casper resident Allen Jennings is the owner and operator of the shop at 2688 Heathrow Ave. , near Fun Valley Park, Susie Mc Murry Park and Casper…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (258+ words) Moe's Southwest Grillhas introduced the Burrito Dipper, its first snack-sized menu item, as part of a broader push into late-night service. Launched April 21, the offering is central to the Atlanta-based chain's extended-hours strategy, which targets post-dinner-through 10 p. m. demand. The company, a…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (345+ words) April 24, 2026 by Cherryh Cansler " Publisher, Fast Casual. com In 2026, our guests aren't just searching; they're conversing. They are asking AI assistants for recommendations, using voice search while driving, and expecting precise, real-time answers without ever clicking a single link. This…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (915+ words) At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, marketing experts discussed the evolution of influencer marketing from a secondary tactic into a core strategy that prioritizes authentic content creation, micro-influencer relationships and adaptation to the rising impact of AI on search…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (220+ words) Taco John's has named industry veteran Ian Poole vice president of development. Poole will focus on franchisee support, onboarding, real estate and construction as part of a broader effort to streamline growth. "Stepping into this role, my goal is to…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (160+ words) Nick the Greek has opened its second location in Reno, 10310 N. Mc Carran Blvd. , as part of an expansion plan to launch 100 additional restaurants by mid-2026. Its first Reno location, at 5140 Kietzke Lane, debuted in 2023. Both restaurants are owned and operated by…...