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Miami fast casual deli ready to franchise
October 13, 2017
Hank and Harry's, a South Florida-based New York style deli is offering franchise opportunities nationwide spearheaded by Martin O'Dowd, the chain's VP of…
read nowR Taco adds franchise group in New Mexico
October 13, 2017
R Taco has partnered with JJ&D Enterprises to open four locations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico, over the next four years. "I stumbled upon…
read nowWow Bao partners with equity firm to accelerate growth
October 12, 2017
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. has partnered with a Chicago-based growth equity firm — Valor Equity Partners — to fuel the growth of one of its…
read nowKrave Kobe Burger Grill beefing up expansion plans
October 12, 2017
Krave Kobe Burger Grill is beefing up its national expansion plans. With two locations open in Southern California in Glendora and Newport Beach, the company…
read nowHansel 'n Griddle expanding franchise program
October 12, 2017
New Jersey's Hansel 'n Griddle is expanding its franchising program to other parts of the northeast.The five-unit chain is targeting university markets and…
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Crackheads and Doughballs: Having fun in the fast (casual) lane
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Crackheads and Doughballs — contrary to how they sound — are not insults. They're the names of the two latest fast casual brands dreamed up by James Markham, a…
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Slim Chickens caters to football fans' food demands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may be no greater test of the success of a catering program than a fanatic football fan, who's been guzzling suds and suddenly becomes hungry. Party…
read nowCapriotti's headed to Mexico
October 10, 2017
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is building a presence in Mexico, according to a company press release. Leading the charge is Jorge Lizan, of Lizan Retail Advisors…
read nowMinneapolis-based mobile delivery service buys out 17 competitors
October 10, 2017
In an effort to consolidate the fragmented restaurant delivery segment, Bite Squad, an online and mobile food ordering and delivery service, has acquired 1…
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Football stars opening Gigi's Cupcakes in Austin
October 10, 2017
Gigi's Cupcakes is expanding in Texas with its first location in Austin, set to open in early 2018. University of Texas alumni and NFL star football players…
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Illinois mandating food-allergen training, who's next?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
States are starting to mandate allergen training, but forward-thinking brands are doing it on their own.
read nowDanny Meyer's '60 Minutes' a plug for phasing out tipping?
October 10, 2017
The Restaurant Opportunities Center United applauded Sunday night's "60 Minutes" segment on multi-brand restaurateur and Shake Shack founder, Danny Meyer…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe adds 5 industry vets to leadership team
October 9, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has added five industry veterans to its corporate leadership team. According to a company press release, they include:
read nowTexas food hall will feature 14 fast casual brands
October 9, 2017
Chef John Tesar is opening his fast casual brand — Knife Burger — inside a food hall early next year in Fort Worth, Texas. Crockett Street Food Hall — which is…
read nowTijuana Flats opens in Brooksville, Florida
October 9, 2017
Tijuana Flats has opened a restaurant in Brooksville, Florida, marking the seventh store opening this year. Located at 12320 Cortez Blvd., a half a mile…
read nowThe Hummus & Pita Co spreading to Denver
October 9, 2017
The Hummus & Pita Co. has signed a five-unit franchise deal for the Denver market. The company signed the franchise deal with Denver entrepreneur Rachid…
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Why the fast casual bubble isn't really bursting
by Juan Martinez — Principal, Profitality Labor Guru
Without a doubt, there are way too many fast casual concepts, but those that make the right changes in order to drive unit economics will continue to thrive.
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Analyst uncovers 3 keys to global growth
by Stephen Dutton — Analyst, Euromonitor International
To become more relevant, global operators are decentralizing control and relying on local franchisees to present the best version of their brands to the…
read nowFood Network TV star launching fast casual concept?
October 6, 2017
Giada De Laurentiis, TV chef and Food Vegas restaurateur, is planning a fast casual pasta chain, according to Eater NY.
read nowDickey's opens in Rolla, Missouri
October 6, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees plan to bring the chain's Texas-style barbecue to their town of Rolla, Missouri, a news release said. This franchising trio…
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