Pieology opening in Charlotte

December 30, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria will soon open in Charlotte, North Carolina's EpiCentre, a retail complex that consists of three floors of dining, bars and entertainment…

Year in review: Top 10 headlines of 2015

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In no particular order, here are 10 headlines that received the most attention from our readers.

Vitality Bowls rollling into Denver

December 30, 2015

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls topped with a variety of superfoods, is opening in Denver.

Chipotle sales, stock still falling

December 29, 2015

Chipotle's stock is trading below $500 and is down 28 percent over the year.

The Halal Guys opening in Maryland

December 29, 2015

The Halal Guys has signed a franchise deal for Maryland to develop five units in the territory.

Newk's is westward bound

December 29, 2015

Newk's Eatery is expanding into western markets for the first time with a new development agreement that will bring 10 locations to Denver and its southeast…

The changing franchise landscape: Why Incorporation matters more than ever

It is more important than ever for franchisees and franchisors to work together and remain a united front. There are many ways to achieve this, of course, but…

Restaurant sales regained momentum in November

December 29, 2015

After disappointing restaurant sales in October, momentum was regained as same-store sales growth returned to positive territory during November.

Dickey's offering free meals to tornado victims

December 28, 2015

The Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Rowlett, Texas, is offering free meals today to support local disaster relief efforts for those affected by the North Texas…

Now trending: Restaurants will continue to make 'cage-free egg' pledges in 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurants serving cage-free eggs turned out to be one of this year’s top trends, and it will also be a popular move in the coming year.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza opens second Denver-area restaurant

December 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding in Colorado and opening a store in the Northwest Denver suburb of Westminster.

New York Subs & Wings available for private rentals

December 28, 2015

The New York Subs & Wings food truck is available for private rentals.

Shake Shack's got Seoul

December 23, 2015

Shake Shack will soon open in Seoul, South Korea, as a result of its partnership with SPC Group, a global food company based in South Korea.

Fuddruckers debuts new Panama City unit

December 23, 2015

Fuddruckers has debuted its second Panama City location with franchisee Isthmus Food Service, S. A.

California Pizza Kitchen partnering with Make-A-Wish, Round It Up America

December 23, 2015

California Pizza Kitchen officially announced its national partnerships with Make-A-Wish and the Round It Up America program.

Local entrepreneurs bring Tikiz Shaved Ice to Broward County, Florida

December 22, 2015

Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream has partnered with Broward County, Florida, entrepreneurs David Demarest and Jack DiSalvo to bring its food truck to the area.

PizzaRev inks 2nd Mexico deal

December 22, 2015

PizzaRev has signed a second franchise development agreement in Mexico.

Arby's debuting Loaded Curly Fries

December 22, 2015

Arby's has introduced a new twist to its Curly Fries, giving customers the option to have them topped with warm cheddar cheese sauce, chopped pepper bacon…

Video: Why COO describes Blaze Pizza as a technology 'fast follower'

Jim Mizes, COO of Blaze Pizza, shares insight how his company uses technology to reach customers.

Piada Italian receives investment to expand footprint

December 22, 2015

Piada Italian Street Food has received additional growth capital investment from Greenwich, Connecticut-based Catterton.