Chicken Salad Chick hatching in Iowa

October 16, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Iowa store Wednesday at 2510 Corridor Way in Coralville under the direction of husband-and-wife team Pat and Melissa…

Dunn Brothers getting dirty

October 15, 2024

The Dunn Brothers Coffee lineup is adding dirty sodas to the permanent menu.

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Konala signs 1st multi-unit franchise deal

October 15, 2024

Konala, a healthy fast food brand known for high-protein, gluten-free bowls and salads, has signed its first multi-unit franchise deal in Spokane, Washington.

Juice It Up expanding Southern California presence

October 15, 2024

Juice It Up has opened its Murrieta, California, location. Owned and operated by franchisees Vikram Brar and Avneet Kang, who will expand the brand's presence…

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Smoothie King expanding in Colorado

October 14, 2024

Smoothie King is expanding its Colorado footprint with two openings and six commitments within the state. The expansion comes on the heels of five openings…

Velvet Taco making international debut in London

October 14, 2024

Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which has 50 locations in the U.S., is making its international debut in London, opening in Soho in Spring 2025.

QSRNext session to delve into current menu trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at #QSRNext will look into current and future menu trends that can take your menu from ho-hum to a humdinger.

Fazoli’s breaking breadsticks in Utah

October 11, 2024

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fazoli's, and 17 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development agreement with franchisee Valor Acquisitions Group…

Crazy Pita launches crowdfunding campaign

October 11, 2024

Las Vegas-based Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill is launching a crowdfunding campaign with Andes Capital and CrowdCheck as part of a national expansion…

Rusty Taco hires marketing director, operational support

October 10, 2024

Rusty Taco has added three executives to its leadership team including the appointment of the brand's director of marketing, Natalie Johnson. Roland Wayment…

C-store parent company launches 3 virtual restaurant brands

October 10, 2024

EG America, the owner and operator of over 1,500 convenience stores, including the Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug, Minit…

Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io

October 10, 2024

The app allows food professionals to easily connect.

Carl L Karcher Group opening 20 Pepper Lunch units

October 9, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born experiential fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed a 20-unit deal with the Carl L. Karcher…

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

3 ways to help franchisees navigate rising real estate costs

Craig Dunaway, chief operating officer of Penn Station, shares the strategies he uses to help franchise owners make smart location choices.

Canadian breakfast concept expanding in US, UK

October 8, 2024

Canada's Fluffy Fluffy, an all-day brunch and breakfast cafe serving Japanese-style souffle pancakes, is adding locations by year's end to New York and New…

Tocaya launches individual boxed meals to elevate catering

October 8, 2024

Tocaya Modern Mexican is expanding its catering menu with individual boxed meals featuring three entree options:

Beef-A-Roo beefing up Kansas, Missouri presence

October 8, 2024

Beef-a-Roo is opening locations in Pittsburg, Kansas, and Joplin, Missouri, by year's end.