I Heart Mac & Cheese founder launching coffee concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 10, 2024

Pilar Coffee Bar and Iced Treats is debuting its flagship location this month at The Cove in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The menu features specialty lattes, iced…

I Heart Mac & Cheese adds to leadership team

June 24, 2024

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese, which has over 40 units, has hired Angelo Freites as VP of franchise operations, and Rafael Romero as director of…

I Heart Mac & Cheese rolling out flatbreads

January 11, 2024

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is now offering flatbread options for $9.99. Options include:

I Heart Mac 'n' Cheese oozes into Miami

March 6, 2023

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese opened its first Miami location last week at 10526 SW 8th.

Alabama showing some love to I Heart Mac & Cheese

December 1, 2022

Professional NASCAR driver Bobby Reuse and his partner, Bonita Riddle, are hoping to score big with Hoover, Alabama residents by opening the state's first I…

I Heart Mac and Cheese signs 1st international deal

September 6, 2022

I Heart Mac & Cheese is planting a flag in Ontario, Canada, thanks to an agreement with franchisee Hirad Sorkhab.

I Heart Mac and Cheese using DMBs to fuel growth

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

The growing fast casual concept was looking for a way to streamline communication and make menu choices easier for customers across its 28 locations. Raydiant…

I Heart Mac N Cheese opening in Cali

July 18, 2022

I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual concept specializing in made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, is opening its first…

I Heart Mac & Cheese opens 1st Illinois location

April 1, 2022

I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has opened a…

I Heart Mac N Cheese opening drive-thru location

February 18, 2022

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening its first drive-up pickup window location next week in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dubbed, "FastMac," the…

I Heart Mac & Cheese entering 10 states in 2022

January 17, 2022

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and will open over 75 stores in 2022, entering Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona…

I Heart Mac & Cheese jumps into systemwide re-design

August 12, 2021

I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, will…

I Heart Mac & Cheese revs up marketing efforts with NASCAR deal

February 19, 2021

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese and More is making its racing debut Friday at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at the Daytona International…

I Heart Mac & Cheese debuts 2nd Indiana location

January 21, 2021

I Heart Mac & Cheese kicked off 2021 by opening its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

I Heart Mac & Cheese adding to Florida, Georgia

September 28, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening a store in Pooler, Georgia, and another in Winter Park, Florida, under restaurant industry veteran franchisee Dona Chavis.

Husband-and-wife opening Texas I Heart Mac & Cheese

September 14, 2020

South Florida's I Heart Mac & Cheese will be in Cypress, Texas, by spring of 2021 thanks to an agreement with franchisees Anthony McBride and his wife…

I Heart Mac & Cheese adding 3 Indiana stores

August 14, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese franchisee Matthew Griffin is planning to add three stores to his roster.

I Heart Mac & Cheese debuting in North Carolina

July 9, 2020

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a franchise agreement with Matthew Cain to open its first location in North Carolina.

I Heart Mac & Cheese to open 20th Texas unit

May 7, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a franchise agreement with Verlan Hoopes to continue the brand's expansion across Texas. He will be opening one location in…

It's business (almost) as usual at I Heart Mac & Cheese

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although sales are down 60-75% at I Heart Mac & Cheese, CEO Steve Giordanell is moving ahead with growth plans.