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Wayback Burgers opens in Casablanca
November 13, 2017
Wayback Burgers has opened its newest store in Casablanca, Morocco. Franchisees Youssef Elmrani and Moutie Benhamza bought the rights to develop eight units in…
read nowZoe's Kitchen CEO blames hurricanes for Q3 sales decreases
November 13, 2017
Zoe's Kitchen last week reported mixed Q3 results with total revenue increasing 15.7 percent to $77.9 million but comparable restaurant sales decreasing 0.…
read nowSmiling Moose ready to franchise across the globe
November 13, 2017
Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli, which has grown to 15 locations in seven states since opening in 2003, is seeking experienced restaurateurs to help it…
read nowReport: US foodservice revenues to hit $990 Billion, fast casual growth expected
November 13, 2017
U.S. restaurant and foodservice revenues are forecast to reach $990 billion by 2021, according to "Restaurants & Foodservice: United States," a report…
read nowNoodles & Company CEO remains positive despite Q3 losses
November 10, 2017
Noodles & Company reported another quarter of loss this week, saying during an investor call that total revenue was down 6.9 percent to $114.2 million from…
read nowWingstop, Subway franchisees opening Tropical Smoothie Cafes in Texas
November 10, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has inked deals with two multi-unit franchise owners to bring at least eight locations to the Dallas-Fort Worth market, according to a…
read nowB.Good seeking area developers to help fuel growth
November 9, 2017
B.Good, a Boston-based fast casual, is seeking restaurant operators to grow the brand nationwide.
read nowBellagreen unveils new look in Houston
November 9, 2017
Houston-based Bellagreen has opened a new prototype concept in Vintage Marketplace in Houston, marking the company's sixth opening. Formerly called Ruggles…
read nowBuona expands hometown presence
November 9, 2017
Buona, The Original Italian Beef, opened its newest location last week to more than a thousand customers at 613 North McClurg Court in Chicago, according to a…
read nowPanera announces CEO stepping down, acquirement of Au Bon Pain
November 9, 2017
Panera CEO Ron Shaich will step down as CEO effective Jan. 1, 2018, allowing him to better allocate his time between Panera; initiatives for JAB, which…
read nowPJ's Coffee brewing franchising opportunities in Mississippi
November 8, 2017
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, a Ballard Brands brand, is looking to open up to 30 locations in Mississippi over the next two to three years. Via franchising, the…
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NRA applauds House decision to narrow definition of joint employer liability
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 8, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday passed the Save Local Business Act, a decision that the National Restaurant Association described as a win for…
read nowFirenza Pizza going to Kansas City
November 7, 2017
Firenza Pizza is set to open its first Kansas City, Missouri, restaurant Tuesday in the Shops At Boardwalk at 8624 N. Boardwalk Ave., according to a company…
read nowMuscle Maker Grill inks 10-unit deal for Kuwait
November 7, 2017
Muscle Maker Grill has inked a franchise agreement to open 10 locations throughout Kuwait, marking its first international territory. Committed to providing…
read nowWingstop testing delivery in Chicago
November 7, 2017
Wingstop is testing delivery of its wings, fries and new sides in Chicago following a successful trial in the Las Vegas market, according to a company press…
read nowChipotle upgrades mobile app
November 6, 2017
Chipotle has created a new mobile app that is available for download starting today on Apple and Android devices, according to a company press…
read nowFazoli's launches app-based loyalty program
November 6, 2017
Fazoli's has launched its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities. Users that download and sign up for Fazoli's Rewards will get a…
read nowDMK Burger Bar signs 1st franchise deal
November 6, 2017
Chicago's DMK Burger Bar has signed its first franchise partner, Carolyn Michael, according to a company press release. Michael, who is a multi-unit operator…
read nowJon Smith making global debut in UK
November 3, 2017
Jon Smith Subs is going global opening its first international location early next year in Kingston, an area of southwest London, England. It's partnered with…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 17th Georgia unit
November 3, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Georgia with the opening of a restaurant in Statesboro. Marking the Peach State's 17th Chicken Salad Chick, the Statesboro…
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