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Wahlburgers Makes Expansion Plans

The new Wahlburgers location finds a home in the newly renovated Comanche Cache Casino in Cache, Okla.

Captain D's Signs Development Agreement for UK

The fast-casual seafood concept is hopping the pond.

The Great Greek Opens First New Hampshire Unit

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened a new location in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is the fast-casual eatery’s first unit in the state.

Teriyaki Madness Enters Wyoming

Teriyaki Madness signed a 3-unit franchise agreement in Wyoming. This will mark the brand’s first locations in the state.

Get Granular: Designing for Grab-and-Go

For QSRs and fast-casual operations, grab-and-go has become a defining element.

WaBa Grill Enters Texas

Nick the Greek Opens First Houston Location

Nick the Greek is now open in Porter, Texas. This is the brand's first foray into the greater Houston area.

Captain D's Signs First Franchisee in Canada

The U.S.-based brand will expand into Canada thanks to a new franchise development agreement.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Homeward Kitchen

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: District Taco

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Clean Eatz

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Biscuit Belly

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Bango Bowls

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Cornbread, Farm To Soul

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Balance Pan-Asian Grille

Dynamic, diverse and ready to grow.

New Faces of Fast-Casual: Slutty Vegan

Golden Corral Debuts New Fast Casual Concept

Homeward Kitchen, a new fast-casual concept from Golden Corral Corporation, will open its doors this December.

Best Practices for Site Selection

A blend of technology and old-school tactics can evaluate the best place to open a restaurant.

new + notable: Tortazo, New York City

Chef Rick Bayless recently brought his Mexican fast-casual brand from Chicago to Times Square in New York — with some key changes.

Cilantro Taco Grill Plans to go (Mr.) Worldwide

Cilantro Taco Grill has partnered with Armando Christian Perez (better known as pop star Pitbull) and Fransmart and plans to open more than 1,000 units worldwide over the next 10 years.

Panera Extends Drive-Thru Service Nationwide

Fast-casual chain Panera Bread will now offer drive-thru service nationwide.

EZBachi Announces Hibachi Drive Thru

The fast-casual Japanese teppanyaki grill announced three new franchise locations and one new corporate-owned unit that will feature the first-ever Hibachi restaurant drive-thru.

Project Profile: Summerbird

This fast-casual concept aims to build a chain on summer nostalgia and an elevated dining experience.

New Look, Same Personality for Tijuana Flats

This Tex-Mex chain is keeping its irreverent feel with a redesign aimed at franchising.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Debuts in North and South Dakota With Two Restaurant Openings

Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the brand's entrance to North and South Dakota.

Schlotzsky's Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Prototype

Sandwich-focused fast-casual Schlotzsky's opened its first Design 1000 restaurant in Oklahoma City.

6 Ways This Indian Restaurant Designed for an American Audience

In 2017 Sahil Rahman and his business partner Rahul Vinod opened the first location of Rasa, an Indian fast-casual restaurant, in Washington, D.C., which has now grown to three units.

Mediterranean Fast-Casual Opening in Walmarts around Texas

Mediterranean fast-casual Shawarma Press opened its second of seven planned locations inside Texas Walmart stores. 

New Prototype Paves Way for Growth for Lemonade 

Lemonade, a California-based fast-casual brand known for its seasonal food and drink menu hosted a grand re-opening of their Toluca Lake, Calif., location in October to celebrate a remodel and

East Coast Wings + Grill’s Fast-Casual Design Takes Flight

In effort to reduce costs and maximize output, casual dining chain ...