Remodeled Fazoli's units report 12% sales lift

July 18, 2019

It looks like Fazoli's brand reboot is paying off. The chain ended Q2 with 3.9% sales growth and saw a 4.5% increase in franchise sales, with company locations…

Fazoli's taps franchise veteran to drive development

February 14, 2019

Fazoli's has named Kathy Davidson as senior director of franchise sales as part of the concept's strategy to drive growth and development.

Fazoli's giving more than 1K meals to furloughed federal workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 24, 2019

With no end in sight to the government shutdown, Fazoli's has extended its offer to help feed federal workers not receiving pay, CEO Carl Howard said in an…

Fazoli's offers furloughed federal workers free entrée

January 8, 2019

Fazoli’s is offering furloughed federal employees a free pizza-baked spaghetti with the purchase of a regular or large drink through Jan. 13.  

Fazoli's upgrades mac 'n' cheese offerings

October 4, 2018

Fazoli's has upped its mac 'n' cheese game with a line of baked pasta dishes, Culinary Manager Rick Petralia, said in a company press release.

Fazoli's raising $100K for Feed the Children

September 7, 2018

Fazoli's is on a mission to raise $100,000 this month for Feed the Children, a nonprofit with a vision to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

Fazoli's debuts breadstick snacks

June 22, 2018

Fazoli's has put a spin on its famous breadsticks — breadstick snacks — according to a company press release. They will be available Monday. 

Fazoli's testing voice-ordering capabilities

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 21, 2018

Fazoli's customers can now order meals via Alexa at some locations, thanks to its partnership with Orderscape, an order automation and voice technology…

TARG opens 3rd Fazoli's unit

February 6, 2018

The TA Restaurant Group has opened a Fazoli's unit in Oklahoma City West located at I-40, Exit 140 on South Morgan Road, according to a company press…

Fazoli's ends 2017 with growth spurt

January 18, 2018

The end of  2017 was all about growth at Fazoli's. It signed six agreements to develop a total of 15 restaurants nationwide and also opened five restaurants …

Fazoli's launches app-based loyalty program

November 6, 2017

Fazoli's has launched its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities. Users that download and sign up for Fazoli's Rewards will get a…

Fazoli's enters Connecticut

October 20, 2017

Fazoli's has opened in Milldale, Connecticut, marking the chain's entry into the state. Located at 1875 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, the restaurant will…

Corner Bakery Cafe snags CMO from Fazoli's

September 28, 2017

Corner Bakery Cafe has hired Donna Josephson as its SVP and CMO. Bringing more than 20 years of restaurant marketing experience, she most recently served as…

Fazoli's 'Comeback Kid' shares turnaround story at London summit

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

"It was ugly," Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard exclaimed as he detailed the state of the chain when he arrived to lead it nine years ago. "I mean…

Leaders of Fazoli's, Saladworks, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Grimaldi's, Focus Brands: 'Change is coming'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The sands are shifting almost daily and almost on every front: That's the verdict from five restaurant industry leaders who shared their views Monday on the…

Chicken Salad Chick, Fazoli's, Juice it Up, Zoup, Pie Five announce openings

May 4, 2017

Although overall restaurant sales have stalled over the past year, many brands are still experiencing growth. Below are just a few companies that have…

Fazoli's boosts leadership team to expand growth

February 12, 2016

Fazoli's, which recently hired a chief marketing officer and VP of operations, has also announced several other leadership changes to support its aggressive…