The bros behind Mighty Quinn's plan expansion

Chef Hugh Mangum, financing veteran Micha Magid and experienced restaurant operator Christos Gourmos founded Mighty Quinn's with the idea of bringing Texas and…

Asian Box founder names Mike Spec as CEO

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Since 2015, Mike Speck has been running operations at Halal Guys, but he's left his COO role there to become the top guy at Asian Box, a 10-unit brand founded…

Why a balanced relationship is key for succeeding as a franchisor, franchisee

by Judy Mottl — editor, Retail Customer Experience Networld Media Group

Experts at the recent International Franchise Expo offered insight and advice on striking the perfect balance in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. It's…

Top missteps to avoid on the way to franchising success

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

From operational strategy errors to overlooking the customer experience, there are plenty of things to trip a new franchisor up on the way to successful…

Emerging restaurants to pitch franchise experts in contest

Leaders of three up-and-coming brands will try to convince judges and attendees of the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in London that their…

Freshii named FastCasual's top brand of the year

The 2018 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers publication is now available for free download.

Franchising focus: London's Crepeaffaire testing global boundaries

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The 20-unit crepe shop has used technology and non-traditional formats to become a global powerhouse.

Freshii founder: How mistakes lead to brand growth

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

Although Freshii has reported one of the industry's highest same-store sales for the last four years, CEO Matthew Corrin told a crowd at this year's Restaurant…

Native Puerto Rican overcomes Hurricane Maria to open Pita Pit in San Juan

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

After falling in love with pita bread during a post-college graduation trip to Lebanon in 2016, Puerto Rico native Valeria Quinones returned home five months…

Jersey Mike's searching pizza market for franchisees

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

Sometimes a brand's best potential franchisee "pickings" are already operating entirely different buy operationally similar types of restaurants.

Why more plant-based options are sprouting up on mainstream menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Approximately 87 percent of Americans consume plant-based proteins, and nearly two-thirds do so at least once a week.

HuHot franchisee proves life goes on after Olympics end

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Jay Warick, a bronze medalist in Taekwondo at the 1988 Olympics, has used his passion for training and hard work to build a successful career in the restaurant…

Why Smiling Moose is betting on full-service concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli — based in Colorado with 16 units in seven states — unveiled a prototype last month in Denver for a casual dining version of…

Slim Chickens leaving mark on UK

The chicken chain joins several western-based brands taking on the UK, which is such a hotbed of action that the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit is…

Wayback Burgers, Juice It Up, Gigi's Cupcakes report solid growth in 2017

Wayback Burgers, Juice it Up and Gigi's Cupcakes may not seem to have much in common, but the three fast casual brands reported solid numbers in 2017, with…

Turkish-American sisters now franchising Flatbread Grill

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Turkish-American Sisters — Arzu, Fusun, and Gonca Esendemir — are now franchising their fast casual concept —  Flatbread Grill.

Franchise Focus: Irish burger joint rocketing to success

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Rocket's plans include expansion throughout Europe and beyond.

Freshii CEO, founder keynoting 2018 Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Early bird registration ends Friday.

Salsarita's CEO on the secret to growing fast casual brands

Salsarita's will open several locations in 2018.

Franchise focus: Pork & Mindy's CEO focused on 'extending the register'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Founder and CEO Kevin Corsello discusses why he loves operating in food halls and pop-up locations and what he wishes he would have known before launching his…