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Fast Casual NationApril 23, 2025Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview Cassidy Jones, founder of Atlanta’s LOL Burger Bar, who reveals how she’s…
Fast Casual Executive SummitNominations are now open but close June 1.April 21, 2025 by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.comOver the past decade, FastCasual’s Perfect Pitch has…
OperationsPhoto: Golden CorralApril 17, 2025Golden Corral is opening its fast-casual concept, Golden Corral Favorites, Tuesday in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The 4,200-square-foot space at 10735 US-15…
Food & BeveragePhoto: PaneraApril 16, 2025Panera has developed an innovation on bread, “Croissant Toast.” Made from croissant dough, the all-butter croissant dough is layered, and sliced…
OperationsHonors include the “Signal to Noise Award,” “Emerging Fast Casual of the Year, “”Most-Loved Delivery Brand and “Fast Casual Woman of the Year.” Attendees will vote…
Food & BeveragePhoto: Portillo’sApril 11, 2025Portillo’s is testing breakfast service at five locations in Chicago.”Chicago has been asking for Portillo’s breakfast for years, and we’re thrilled…
FranchisingPhoto: ElianosApril 14, 2025Ellianos Coffee, a 65-unit southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is opening in Mississippi, marking entry into its sixth state.”We’re excited to bring Ellianos…
Fast Casual NationKfoury shares how the Lebanese-inspired brand has grown to 31 locations with plans for 200 by 2030April 10, 2025In this episode of Fast Casual…
Fast Casual Executive SummitChef Bryant “Baul” Williams and Daniella Williams are keynoting the Fast Casual Executive Summit. Photo: Williams and WilliamsApril 7, 2025Chef Bryant “Baul” Williams…