Fast Casual Restaurants: Page 7
6 Super-Hot Food Trends You Need to Know About
Barbecue, snack mashups and the next Sriracha – here's what Technomic predicts restaurants will be serving up in the second half of 2014.
El Pollo Loco Files to Go Public
The California-based Mexican grilled-chicken franchise, which attempted to go public in 2006, is eyeing a $100 million IPO.
Taco Bell and KFC's Parent Company Sees a Future in Vietnamese Sandwiches
Yum Brands is testing a new 'banh mi' concept in Dallas, attempting to capitalize on the growing fast-casual market.
The Quickest Way to Make Customers Like Your Food: Raise Your Prices.
A new study shows that when customers pay more, they perceive their food as tastier.
Panera Gets Serious About Tech, Says Its Future Depends On It
The soup and sandwich chain is introducing tech upgrades that include mobile ordering and self-checkout kiosks.
Is This the Year Fast-Food Pizza Disappears?
Domino's and Pizza Hut are attempting to compete with fast-casual rookies by upping quality and revamping design.
What You Can Learn From the Simple Brilliance of Chipotle's Design
The fast food Mexican grill franchise sets a standard for modern restaurants.
How a Cafe Chain Rebranded With a Pro Surfer
A chain rebrands with a local focus, a surf theme and a celebrity endorsement.
How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea
The retro-1950s-diner restaurant theme has been done to death. So how has DickieJo's managed to start up and thrive?
Lime Fresh, a Slower Alternative to the Fast-Casual Franchise
At Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, customers are encouraged to linger. And the concept caught the eye of Ruby Tuesday, now a licensee.
Three Franchise Industries to Watch
Here's a look at three of the most popular industries in this year's Franchise 500 and the trends that are shaping their future.