Pei Wei canoodles the noodle on its national day with 4 new items

October 3, 2016

Wednesday is National Noodle Day and Pei Wei is using this holiday-of-the-moment to bring customers three new Asian-inspired noodle bowls, a new hummus…

Chipotle adds spicy permanent menu item on National Taco Day

October 3, 2016

A great pilot test and the increasing American affinity for all things spicy is prompting Chipotle Mexican Grill to add full-flavored pork-and-chicken sausage…

Purple dough, sweet potatoes: world brimming with pizza opportunities

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Pizza is a hot restaurant concept around the world, according to Euromonitor International, which reported that it's gaining in popularity in not only…

Reaching a dual audience: Naf Naf COO discusses brand success

Frank Weiner, COO of Naf Naf grill discusses, the brand's ability to overcome challenges

Franchise Focus: Pincho Factory puts a twist on street food

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Family owned street food with a twist concept, continues expansion across Florida.

The Halal Guys arrive in Las Vegas

August 3, 2016

The Halal Guys are prepping a grand opening of the Middle Eastern concept on Aug. 12 at 3755 Spring Mountain Road. The location is being opened by franchisee…

Taja India awards franchise in Lone Star state

June 23, 2016

Taja India, the Denver-based, Indian restaurant concept, is opening in Pearland, Texas in late July. The franchise agreement, signed by Parazon Inc., outlines…

El Pollo Loco signs deal with PLM Restaurants

June 21, 2016

PLM Restaurants signed a franchise deal to acquire two existing El Pollo Loco Tucson locations, and open six new locations by August 2019. 

Umami Burger partners with Medeiros to launch in Japan

June 21, 2016

Umami Burger is joining Japanese company, Medeiros Holdings Co., Ltd., to launch 10 licensed locations in Japan in the next five years. The first location…

Freebirds mobile app aims to enhance customer experience

June 21, 2016

Freebirds, the Texas-based restaurant, is launching a mobile app and rewards program.

Panda Express to open fifth NYC location

June 20, 2016

Panda Express is opening a new location in New York City, its fifth, at 835 Third Ave.

Nando hot sauce hits the American market

June 10, 2016

Nando's hot sauce, Peri-Peri, is now available in 10,000 U.S. retailers including Wal-Mart, Kroger and Publix.

QSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service

May 27, 2016

In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…

FCES15: Stay on trend with the latest food trends

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tastes and trends in food change and evolve rapidly. What may have been an innovative concept last year may be exactly the wrong one now.

Canada's It's All GRK to expand with franchise locations

August 19, 2015

The Greek fast casual restaurant has partnered with Fransmart to continue growth and expand the brand worldwide.

Pei Wei goes to college

August 17, 2015

A new Pei Wei location will soon be opened at Arizona State University.

UAE falafel chain expanding to North America and Europe

July 18, 2014

Just Falafel, a 52-unit chain based in the United Arab Emirates, opened its first North American restaurants in June, and hopes to open 900 more throughout…

Halal Guys hoping to become 'the Chipotle of Middle Eastern food'

June 16, 2014

The next big thing in fast casual dining might just be Middle Eastern street fare.

34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill donates nonperishables to Colo. fire relief efforts

July 29, 2012

Through the help and generosity of its guests, Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has donated more than 500 pounds of nonperishable food items to Care…