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Taziki's opens 9 locations in 2023
December 27, 2023
It was 25 years ago when founders Keith and Amy Richards discovered small-table Mediterranean cafes on a trip to Greece. When they returned home to Birmingham…
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Captain D's franchisees converting Hardee's, Church's locations in New Jersey, Georgia
December 21, 2023
Nashville-based Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements in New Jersey and Georgia. Both agreements are with experienced business leaders…
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The Habit adding 2nd Fontana, California store
December 20, 2023
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by Yum Brands, is opening a drive-thru restaurant Friday in Fontana, California.
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Black Rifle Coffee taps Creative Realities for digital signage
December 20, 2023
Black Rifle Coffee, a coffee brand that has branched into retail coffee locations, has partnered with Creative Realities, a technology firm offering digital…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani celebrates 100th franchise deal
December 20, 2023
Slice House by Tony Gemignani has inked deals for 100 franchise units. The San Francisco-based brand launched franchising efforts 18 months ago in California…
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California Fish Grill dives into voice AI
December 20, 2023
To allow restaurant staff to focus more on the customer experience inside its 55 restaurants, California Fish Grill replaced its traditional phone system with…
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Freddy's continues Canadian expansion
December 20, 2023
Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed its second development agreement for Canada. Led by Dan Arndt of ZZA Hospitality…
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Salad Station eyes Florida for expansion
December 20, 2023
Salad Station is seeking franchisees in the Orlando/Daytona Beach area to aid its goal of tripling its footprint by the end of 2026.
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Just Poke debuting Kraken Box, expanding menu, chef collabs
December 19, 2023
Just Poke, a Seattle-based fast casual chain with restaurants throughout western Washington and British Columbia, is adding three locations next year, making…
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Pepper Lunch signs multiunit deals for Hawaii, Florida
December 19, 2023
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed two development agreements for North America, hot on the heels of its…
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Boston Market's future is up in the air
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
December 18, 2023
The future of Boston Market is in jeopardy after owner Jignesh Pandya filed for personal bankruptcy on Dec. 8 with the Eastern District of Pennsylvania…
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Honeygrow opening 40th store
December 18, 2023
Toms River, New Jersey, will be home to Honeygrow's 40th location when the Philadelphia-based chain opens Friday inside the Ocean County Mall.
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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse percolating into Texas
December 15, 2023
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise, is opening the first of three San Antonio locations Saturday. Two others will open in Q1 of 2024.
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Jinya Ramen Bar levels up loyalty program, app
December 15, 2023
At Jinya Ramen Bar, the focus on "kaizen" — the Japanese practice of continuous improvement — runs deep in the company's culture and guides its customer…
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Fazoli's returning to Arizona
December 14, 2023
Fazoli's, a portfolio company of FAT Brands, has returned to return to Mesa, Arizona, after closing a former location there in 2004.
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MOD Pizza introduces trio of game-day pizza favorites
December 14, 2023
MOD Pizza has introduced the Tailgate Trio, a group of pizzas inspired by game-day appetizers, according to a press release.
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FastCasual releases 2024 '20 Brands to Watch'
December 14, 2023
Customer demand for innovation and customization in food menus, as well as a preference for food infused with new and bold flavors, is driving growth. These…
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Beef-a-Roo ending 2023 with 5 openings
December 14, 2023
Beef-a-Roo, a Midwest-based concept, has opened five locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indiana over the past six months, according to, Next Brands, a…
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Cowboy Chicken launches wings to celebrate football season
December 14, 2023
Wings and football go hand-in-hand, which is why Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is adding wings to the menu in four flavors — lemon pepper, BBQ, Buffalo and…
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December 13, 2023
BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is opening its first co-branded BurgerFi and Anthony's restaurant…
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