This was the year economic woes came for the fast-casual consumer, and use of the term "slop bowl" added insult to injury.

When it comes to dining, it's no secret that convenience is king. Let's look at the statistics: According to a 2024 report from Innova Market Insights, one in five people globally lack the proper ...

Fast casual restaurants have continued to make inroads with consumers during the economic downturn, according to a survey conducted by Mintel in April. The Chicago-based foodservice research firm ...

When you're short on time and you need to get something tasty, relatively affordable, and quick, you have so many options at your disposal. You might not think much about whether a place is fast food ...

Earlier this year, data pointed to the fast casual segment’s insulation from a swiftly softening consumer environment. That environment has lingered well into the third quarter, and it seems as though ...

Fast casual restaurants are one of the most ingenious innovations in dining in recent history. No time for a sit-down restaurant, but don't want fast food either? Enter fast casual, often presenting ...

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Torchy’s Tacos believes it’s differentiated in the fast-casual taco space. Not just different, but “damn different,” says CMO Jackie Hopkins. Founder Mike Rypka is a chef who crafts a menu known for ...

CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) both reported Q3 2025 earnings in late October and early ...

Stein Burger, a casual, ski-up burger spot built around a beloved dish from the lodge, will open near the Viking Lift with the rest of Deer Valley Resort, snow conditions permitting.