Juice It Open opening in Arizona

January 18, 2023

Juice It Up is entering Arizona under the direction of franchisee Rod Rezvani, who is opening a store this month inside the AZ Travel Plaza in Ehrenberg. The…

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

Clean Eatz names CFO

January 18, 2023

Clean Eatz has hired Gary Sachs as its first CFO.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ opening locations in multiple states

January 18, 2023

Colorado-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept, has signed four franchise development deals that will bring…

The Habit Burger Grill adding Oakland location

January 18, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand, is adding a location Wednesday in Oakland, California, at 3060 E. 9th St.

Cornbread adds operations exec to fuel growth

January 18, 2023

Cornbread Farm to Soul, a three-unit fast casual focusing on savory soul food founded by Adena Bayoh and Elzadie "Zadie" Smith in New Jersey, has hired Mike…

Jersey Mike's hires real estate director

January 17, 2023

Jersey Mike's Subs has hired Brooke Cabrera, a former VP and market director of real estate at JPMorgan Chase & Co, as director of real estate, Northeast.

Starbucks, Doordash partnership heats up

January 17, 2023

Starbucks Coffee Company and DoorDash Inc. are expanding their partnership with delivery service launching in Northern California, Texas, Georgia, Florida and…

Mooyah promotes Beth Stockmoe to operations VP

January 17, 2023

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a nearly 100-unit burger franchise, has promoted Beth Stockmoe, who has served as senior director of operations for the…

How Grégoire retains customers despite inflation

January 17, 2023

The French-inspired fast casual brand has survived plenty of economic uneasiness. Owner Gregoire Jacquet reveals how.

Dos Toros opening in Long Island's New Hyde Park

January 17, 2023

Dos Toros Taqueria, a fast casual taqueria, will introduce Long Island to its San Francisco Bay Area-inspired fare this week in New Hyde Park.

BurgerFi landing at Newark airport

January 17, 2023

Florida-based BurgerFi is opening this year inside the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations

January 17, 2023

PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…

A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

Mr Pickle's makes Arizona debut

January 16, 2023

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has opened its first Arizona-based location, in Scottsdale, at 10701 N. Scottsdale Road

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly

January 16, 2023

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is opening three units in Philadelphia — at University City near Drexel University (3400 Lancaster Ave.), Center City (1504 Sansom St.…

Pokemoto makes New York, Texas debuts

January 13, 2023

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl concept, has opened its first New York location in White Plains, two days after making its Texas debut in…

Huey Magoo's elevates POS system

January 13, 2023

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has tapped Qu to power the POS system at its 40-plus restaurants in seven states

Yampa hires former Jimmy John's franchisee to lead franchise operations

January 13, 2023

Yampa Sandwich Co, a six-unit brand in Colorado, has hired Adam Herndon as director of franchise operations. He recently served as director of operations for…

Former Applebee's president named CEO of Modern Restaurant Concepts

January 12, 2023

Modern Restaurant Concepts, which owns Qdoba, Modern Market Eatery and Lemonade, has hired John Cywinski as CEO.