It's a difficult time for restaurants these days. Profit margins are razor-thin, and that's for successful businesses. These are some of the fast casual restaurants most likely to go bankrupt in 2026.

A fast-casual bar and dining chain has significantly shrunk over the years. And it continues to do so by quietly shuttering ...

There’s a land rush under way in the fast-casual industry, with restaurateurs nationwide frantically trying to grab a piece of this fast-growing segment. Just how fast is it growing? According to ...

FastCasual has opened nominations for the 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers, an annual distinction that has become the ultimate ...

Just shy of its 10th anniversary, around 4:30 a.m. on South Howard Avenue in Tampa, Florida, the original Fresh Kitchen ...

After my disastrous meals at Beaucoup Burrito, I thought it might be helpful to list for its owners, employees and customers six local fast-casual concepts that actually work. They are, in no ...

Ordering a burger used to just involve a quick chat with the cashier. Now, you’re probably just tapping a screen. In the last five years, self-service kiosks have quietly taken over fast-casual spots, ...

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 ...

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — a fast-casual franchise concept known for its steakburgers, shoestring fries, and frozen custard treats — has been acquired by investment funds affiliated with ...

As some consumers pull back on spending amid economic uncertainty, fast-casual restaurant chains are leaning on rewards programs to pull them back in. "In tough times, loyalty programs become more ...

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based fast-casual chain offering stir-fries, salads and healthy dessert bowls, is slated to open a ...