'State of the Industry' to headline Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

January 12, 2016

Panelists include:Carl Howard, president and CEO, Fazoli's; Matt Walker, VP of government affairs, NRA; and Fredric Cohen, founding partner, Cheng Cohen.

Yogurtland pledges to fight human trafficking

January 12, 2016

Yogurtland's founders will donate a portion of the company’s sales to organizations that rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking.

Greek fast casual concept ready to grow

January 12, 2016

Kalamata Greek Grill has partnered with Franworth to help accelerate its growth through franchising. This partnership marks the fourth brand under the…

Pei Wei opening in Winter Garden, Florida

January 12, 2016

Pei Wei will open its first location next week in Winter Garden, Florida.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe reports strongest growth in 19-year history

January 12, 2016

The franchise reported same-store sales of 11.25 percent — its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit positive comp sales — and signed franchise agreements…

Sweetfin Poke receives funding to fuel growth

January 12, 2016

The funding comes from food and hospitality veterans, David Swinghamer, who is a founding partner at Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality and served as CEO…

Q2 sales drop at Pie Five, Pizza Inn

January 12, 2016

The decrease in Pie Five average weekly sales was primarily due to entry into new company markets and several franchise stores that opened with unusually high…

Bruster's Real Ice Cream signs 10-unit development agreement for South Korea

January 12, 2016

Bruster's Real Ice Cream announced it has signed a 10-unit development agreement for South Korea.

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza to open first North Dakota location

January 12, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza announced it is opening its first North Dakota store Thursday in Grand Forks.

How fans create a comfortable, more profitable restaurant

Overhead fans are an effective way to distribute both air-conditioned and heated air. Using fans to mix the air creates consistent temperatures throughout the…

Togo's to celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

January 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries announced today that all 251 Togo's restaurants will celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day on Jan. 14.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open second Dallas-Fort Worth location

January 11, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it in February it will open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location.

Executives from Froots, Gyroville partner to grow brands

January 11, 2016

Executives from Florida-based, healthful food restaurants Froots and Gyroville announced that they are teaming up an effort to drive growth of both brands.

Chipotle hit with lawsuit after shares plunge

January 8, 2016

The complaint, which seeks to recover damages for alleged violations of the federal laws under the Securities Exchange Act, alleges defendants made materially…

Wildflower Bread debuts #WildEats

January 8, 2016

Wildflower Bread Company has debuted a new winter menu called #WildEats

New wing concept taking flight in fast casual market

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 8, 2016

Hurricane Grill & Wings, a beach-themed full service restaurant franchise, is opening its first fast casual concept, Hurricane BTW.

Newk's opening third Jacksonville unit

January 8, 2016

Newk's Eatery is opening a third location in Jacksonville, Florida with a restaurant in the new Claire Lane Center on San Jose Boulevard.

Dickey's names new COO

January 8, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has hired Barry M. Barron Sr as its COO.

Salata spending $1M to upgrade menu

January 8, 2016

Houston-based Salata, which has locations throughout Texas, California and Illinois, is committing more than $1 million to ingredient upgrades.

Menchie's opens units in California, Texas, Florida

January 8, 2016

Menchie's has opened its three newest stores in California, Texas and Florida.