Toppers Pizza to expand in North Carolina

January 14, 2016

Toppers Pizza announced that 2015 was its busiest year on record in 2015 in Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Illinois location

January 13, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new Illinois location in April in Normal.

Breakfast will further proliferate to new dayparts

January 13, 2016

Technomic announced that despite the fact that breakfast continues to be the most skipped meal of the day, it has been a bright spot in the industry in recent…

MOD Pizza announces 2016 growth plan

January 13, 2016

MOD Pizza will double its stores to nearly 200 locations.

Cousins Subs launches new grilled chicken line

January 13, 2016

As part of a larger menu initiative, Cousins Subs announced it has expanded its menu offerings with a new grilled chicken line.

'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.

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.