Meatballs Etc begins franchising

July 14, 2017

Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…

Chipotle gets in on the queso action

July 14, 2017

Chipotle is putting some the Tex-Mex cheese, queso, on some of its menus to see if dairy-loving customers bite, a news release said. 

Back Yard Burgers re-enters Jackson market

July 14, 2017

Back Yard Burgers opened a location in Jackson, Tennesee, after its first location in the area closed in 2012.

Bobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion

July 14, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.

Potbelly Sandwich Shops announces 5 additional units

July 13, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich will continue its partnership with franchisees David Duke and Jay Clark and open five more units in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas…

Mamoun's Falafel signs 6-unit franchise deal in Georgia

July 13, 2017

Middle Eastern fast casual concept Mamoun's Falafel has announced a six-unit franchise deal in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, according to a press release.

Juice It Up enjoys substantial Q2 growth

July 13, 2017

Juice It Up had a very good second quarter and is enjoying its sixth consecutive quarter of increasing sales.

Four Food Group acquires majority stake in Mo'Bettahs

July 13, 2017

Mo'Bettahs, a six-unit Hawaiian-style concept, has inked an all-cash acquisition deal with Four Food Groups, according to a press release. As of July 1 FFG now…

Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…

Salata announces Kingswood grand opening

July 13, 2017

Salata is celebrating the opening of its 56th location in Texas this week with a new Kingswood unit, according to a press release.

Infographic: Great ways restaurants can lighten the load on that online carbon footprint

From eco-friendly web hosting and printer-friendly content to streamlined fulfillment processes and "green" shipping, there are a variety of ways restaurant…

Going UP in a 'Blaze'of glory: Chain now fastest starting in history

July 13, 2017

Blaze Pizza is fastest-starting chain ever, according to Technomic. That's what stories in both Forbes and Quartz are reporting this week, after the chain …

Panera franchisee Pan American Group acquires 34 locations

July 12, 2017

Pan American Group, a subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP, is now the second-largest Panera franchisee after acquiring 34 locations in Missouri and Kansas…

By Chloe co-founder opens Italian fast casual concept

July 12, 2017

ESquared Creative Director and By Chloe co-Founder Samantha Wasser is partnering with former cookie company chef Ali LaRaia to create a Italian fast casual…

Anti-Trump rapper opens ThinkFoodLab in DC

July 12, 2017

Jose Andres, the chef who battled President Trump in court and then rapped about his immigration policies in April, opened ThinkFoodLab on July 11 in…

3 multi-unit franchisees join Captain D's brand

July 12, 2017

Captain D's has signed three franchise agreements with new and existing franchisees leading to 10 units opening  in Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee…

Video: How Crushed Red's thriving dinner day-part drives site selection

Powell Kalish, the concept's chief development officer, sat down with FastCasual's Cherryh Cansler to describe how he chooses sites for the pizza and salad…

Starbucks releases 2 summer beverages

July 12, 2017

Starbucks Reserve coffee bars in the U.S. and Canada are serving two Nitro Cold Brew beverages this summer: Starbucks Nitro Cascara Cloud and Starbucks Nitro…

Whataburger introduces its What's Cookin' online newsroom

July 12, 2017

Whataburger has launched its online newsroom called What's Cookin'. The platform will serve as a digital gathering place for Whataburger fans, customers and…

Everything's bigger in ... China?

July 12, 2017

China's restaurant industry is    one of the nation's main economic growth drivers, according to a report released by Meituan-Dianping, a foodservice-focused…