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Freddy’s promotes Rick Petralia to executive chef, VP of training and innovation
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (165+ words) fastcasual.com Freddy’s promotes Rick Petralia to executive chef, VP of training and innovation Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, based in Wichita, Kansas, promoted Rick Petralia to executive chef and vice president of training and innovation. Petralia oversees Freddy's flagship training…...
66% of young restaurant workers say employers aren't training them right — Here's the fix
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (795+ words) A new Schoox survey reveals a gap between what frontline restaurant employees want to learn and what operators are actually delivering — and why closing it could cut turnover. August 20, 2026 by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media The findings come…...
Franchise growth drives Hawaiian Bros’ 2026 expansion
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (225+ words) Hawaiian Bros Island Grill continued its growth trajectory during the first half of 2026, signing development deals with experienced franchisees to support expansion in Kentucky, Las Vegas and San Antonio, Texas. The Kansas City, Missouri-based plate lunch brand also opened nine…...
Panera takes points-based MyPanera loyalty program nationwide after pilot
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (309+ words) August 19, 2026 by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com Panera Bread is rolling out a redesigned, points-based version of its MyPanera loyalty program nationwide Wednesday, following a pilot the company ran earlier this year in select markets. The chain tested the points-based…...
Sweetgreen expands drive-thru prototype to Virginia
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (218+ words) Sweetgreen opened a restaurant Thursday featuring its Sweetlane order-ahead drive-up format, marking the chain's fourth and its first in Northern Virginia. The restaurant is located at Chesterbrook Shopping Center, 6220 Old Dominion Drive, and also offers dine-in seating and traditional in-store…...
Firehouse Subs opens 1,500th restaurant
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (167+ words) Firehouse Subs opened its 1,500th restaurant this week at 2608 Enterprise Dr., in Abilene, Texas. The firefighter-founded hot sub brand's newest location is the third owned and operated by Air Force veteran Chad Fulkerson. A portion of every purchase at Firehouse Subs…...
Real talk, damn good biscuits and growing a national chain
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (246+ words) Lauren Coulter is co-Founder and chief biscuit eater of Biscuit Belly, the Louisville, Kentucky, brunch brand she built with her husband and co-Founder, Chad Coulter. Today the brand runs 16 restaurants across seven states, generating more than $23 million in systemwide revenue,…...
Smoothie King gives pumpkin spice season GLP-1 makeover
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (255+ words) Pumpkin spice is everywhere this fall, but Smoothie King says it's the first chain to make one specifically for guests on GLP-1 medications. The Dallas-based smoothie chain this week launched the Slim-N-Trim GLP-1 Pumpkin Smoothie, which the company describes as…...
MOOYAH Burgers inks master franchise agreement for UAE expansion
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (157+ words) Plano, Texas-based MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes signed a master franchise agreement with Great Foods USA LLC to expand the brand in the United Arab Emirates. Great Foods, led by partners Nizar Shalwani and Roma Subazali, will open locations in Dubai…...
Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, opens first co-brand
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (147+ words) fastcasual.com Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, opens first co-brand Two restaurant brands are teaming up to open the first co-branded Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John's location in the U.S., according to an article in Florida's Business Observer. The…...