Fast Casual Restaurants: Page 5
McDonald's Makeover Promises to Be Pricey for Franchisees
With a new customizable burger platform and minimum wage on the agenda, McDonald's image revamp may end up costing franchisees.
Hackers Hijack Chipotle's Twitter Account, Tweet F-Bomb and N-Word Insults
The global burrito giant fell victim to racist trolls who changed its Twitter profile image to a swastika, then ripped into a profanity-laden tweetstorm that was beyond offensive.
Struggles in Asia Drag Down McDonald's January Sales
McDonald's global sales dropped almost 2 percent in January, even though same-store sales rose in the U.S. for the first time in more than a year.
Chipotle-Backed Pizzeria Locale Expands to Kansas City
The Denver-based fast-casual pizza chain is ready to open its third location.
Shake Shack IPO Is Hot But Can It Match Chipotle?
The IPO market has been particularly fruitful recently for so-called fast-casual restaurant operators.
Can McDonald's New CEO Bring Real Change for the Chain?
After just two years leading the fast-food giant, Don Thompson is being replaced by Steve Easterbrook, McDonald's chief brand officer with experience in the fast-casual business.
Why Jack in the Box Is a Franchise to Watch
After a 24-year hiatus, the chain participated in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list -- and ended up at No. 4.
McDonald's Is Testing a New Healthy, High-Quality Food Concept – Just Not in the U.S.
A revamped McCafe in Australia has opened as 'The Corner,' selling not burgers and fries, but brown rice and lentils.
Shake Shack Files for IPO
'The bigger we get, the smaller we need to act,' the burger chain declared in its filing.
McDonald's Slashes Menu in Bid to Turn Around Sales
The fast-food chain is finally taking serious action to fix slumping sales, making menu cuts while focusing on fresher, higher-quality food.
What Does McDonald's Have to Do to Stop Its Downward Spiral?
McDonald's same-store sales fell 2.2 percent in November, even worse than analysts' expectations. Here are four ways to end the slump.
This Burger Chain's Share Price Doubled in Its First Day After IPO
It's the most successful debut by a fast casual restaurant chain in the United States this year.
Investors Toss $18.5 Million at Salad Chain Sweetgreen
Shake Shack's founder Daniel Meyer, billionaire Steve Case and other investors are sold on the healthy, seasonal fast-casual.
Inside Pizza Hut's Radical Move to Double Its Menu
The pizza chain just added a boatload of new menu items and revamped its website, logo and employee uniforms. Will franchisees be able to keep up with all the change?
Forget Rising Beef Prices: Why Arby's Is Placing All Bets on Meat
Just as meat prices are peaking, Arby's is rebranding to go back to the meaty basics. Sorry, vegetarians.