Fast Casual Restaurants: Page 3

Business News

Chipotle CEO Apologizes to Ill Patrons, Promises to Become 'Safest Place to Eat'

The fast casual restaurant has had three food safety incidents since August. Most recently, a Boston location made 80 people sick.

Franchise

Despite a Major Move, From Mortgages to Steaks, This Franchisee Never Bit Off More Than He Could Chew

Sonny Nguyen has found prime success in his two Flame Broiler restaurants.

Business News

At Least 80 Boston College Students Sick After Eating at Chipotle

Chipotle closed the location in question yesterday, and the students have been tested for E. Coli and the norovirus.

Business News

Chipotle to Create Stricter Rules for Produce Suppliers After E. Coli Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last month that 45 Chipotle customers had been infected with the food illness.

Franchise

How a Love of Healthy Food Led to a Beneficial Career Change

Debbie Justesen loves good food, and she wants to be healthy. With her Costa Vida franchise, she gets both.

Business News

Chipotle Shuts Down Stores in Seattle and Portland After E. Coli Outbreak

This is the third outbreak of food contamination at Chipotle restaurants since August.

Franchise

Why Fresh Fruits and Veggies Means Healthy Profits for Fast Food

Tastes have changed, and fast casual restaurants are catching up.

Franchise

Why Project Pie Is the 'Anti-Chain Chain'

A serial entrepreneur launches his third pizza startup and gives franchisees the freedom of choice.

Business News

Chipotle Faces Food Poisoning Lawsuits in California and Minnesota

The chain is dealing with the aftermath of separate outbreaks of norovirus and salmonella.

Franchise

Gluten-Free, Organic or GMO-Free: What Matters Most to Fast-Casual Customers?

According to a Zagat survey, trendy bragging points are less important to customers than things like made-to-order food and cleanliness.

Franchise

This Franchisee Investigated a Restaurant Company He Liked and Signed On

Paul Scholtes had a yen for Asian cuisine and loved how the menu at Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen encompassed delicacies from ten different regions.

Franchise

This Band of Brothers Operates 3 Franchises at 18 Locations Across 4 States

Jesse Keyser jumped into franchising first, before taking little brother (and new college grad) Charles under his wing.

Franchise

Chick-fil-A Beats Out Chipotle in Customer Satisfaction

A new reports reveals that, as a whole, customers' appreciation for fast food is dwindling.

Franchise

A List of Food Franchises and How Much They Cost

Feeling hungry? Sink your teeth into these food companies that ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500.

Franchise

How Wingstop Aims to Fly Above the Fast-Casual Competition After Its Surging IPO

The chicken wing chain saw its shares jump in its market debut Friday.