Fast_Casual

Food

Under new ownership, Big Chicken refreshes its menu

After joining the Craveworthy Brands portfolio this year, the Shaquille O'Neal-created fast casual rolled out a revamped menu, with new Shaq Snacks and sandwiches designed to make a basketball player's hands look small.

Financing

Why fireplaces are vital for La Madeleine

A Deeper Dive: John Dillon, CEO of the Dallas-based fast-casual chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the company’s growing focus on hospitality.

A Deeper Dive: Rob Ertmann, CEO of the Hawaiian-style fast-casual chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about growth strategies, barriers, tariffs and traffic.

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast features a look at fast-casual prices, deportation's impact on restaurant sales, and McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme.

The fast-casual chain is working on its value perception in a way that spotlights menu innovation and avoids discounts. Is the chain given enough credit for its more-affordable offerings?

Nikka Copeland has been named senior vice president of a newly created office of transformation & strategy at the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain.

The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window.

A Deeper Dive: Clay Dover, CEO of the fast-casual taco chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the brand’s unique menu and its growth plans.

Sales in the segment far exceeded industry trends, boosted by growth brands like Chipotle, Wingstop, Raising Cane's and Jersey Mike's Subs. But some brands were left behind.

Behind the Menu: Culinary entrepreneur Lily Rivkin keeps her ingredient list below 50 to curate simple, build-your-own meal boxes with unique flavor profiles.

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