Fast Casual Restaurant news and trends

Chipotle’s Loyalty Gamification Drives Record-Breaking Digital Sales
Earnings // July 24, 2024

As restaurants look to boost digital engagement, Chipotle is seeing that its efforts to make online participation more exciting are paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Chipotle Says Value Keeps Customers Coming Back Despite Rising Prices
Earnings // April 24, 2024

Higher prices at Chipotle haven’t kept customers from visiting and spending at the fast-casual restaurant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Chipotle Taps Targeted Upselling as Restaurants Compete to Personalize the Experience 
Earnings // February 06, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is targeting its messaging based on digital data from its loyalty members, as across the restaurant industry, leading players are competing to offer the most personalized experience.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

DIG Launches Dinner Box as Ready-to-Eat Providers Seize Restaurant Occasions
Restaurant innovation // July 18, 2023

As ready-to-eat meal options gain share from restaurants, DIG has become the latest eatery to take an “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Blaze Pizza Rides Loyalty Tech to Beat Economic Headwinds

May 22, 2025
Blaze Pizza is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining, one custom-built pie at a time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

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Chipotle Says Value Keeps Customers Coming Back Despite Rising Prices

April 24, 2024
Higher prices at Chipotle haven’t kept customers from visiting and spending at the fast-casual restaurant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Panera Offers Diners Ability to Pick Up at the Drive-Thru

May 31, 2023
Panera says it will allow diners to pick up their orders without leaving their cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Kimbal Musk Invests In Everytable’s Lower-Income Focus

July 02, 2018
A restaurant chain focused on affordable, healthy food has earned a $5.3 million investment from some big-name investors, including Kimbal Musk, brother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Get the Full...