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Hoots Wings inks 60-unit franchisee deal
February 26, 2021
Hoots Wings, the fast casual wing concept owned by Hooters, has signed its first franchise agreement since launching a franchising initiative last year.
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Checkers franchisee bringing Capriotti's to Fresno
February 25, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a franchise agreement to open three stores in Fresno, California, with the first opening in early spring at 5058 N. Palm…
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GFG accelerating Pennsylvania expansion
February 24, 2021
Greek from Greece Cafe Cuisine has opened its first two Pennsylvania locations, according to a company press release. The location at 107 N. 33rd St., is the…
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Pollo Campero entering Tampa
February 23, 2021
Guatemala-born Pollo Campero is moving into Tampa as part of a 40-unit expansion into Florida over the next over years. With a growth goal of more than 25…
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Vitality Bowls full of life in 2021
February 23, 2021
California-based Vitality Bowls has launched an expansion plan, targeting Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Austin and Phoenix. The healthy fast casual plans…
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German Doner Kebab opening 47 locations by year's end
February 22, 2021
After reporting a solid year of growth in 2020, German Doner Kebab — based in Glasgow, Scotland — is on a mission to double its portfolio in the U.K. by…
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The Habit Burger adds Jersey location
February 19, 2021
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based burger joint owned by YUM Brands, opened Wednesday in Wayne, New Jersey at The Parke at Hamburg, according to a…
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Green Market Cafe targeting Florida for franchise growth
February 19, 2021
Tampa-based Green Market Cafe is on track for continued growth with the Greater Tampa Bay region as a first priority, according to owner Andrew Koumi.
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Main Squeeze Juice opens storefront with production facility
February 18, 2021
Main Squeeze Juice Co., a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie bar whose ownership group includes New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead, has opened a…
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Dog Haus opening virtual restaurant in Central Austin
February 17, 2021
Dog Haus Gourmet has opened a virtual restaurant in Austin, Texas, according to a press release.
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Noodles launches major franchise initiative
February 17, 2021
In an effort to expand its off-premise footprint in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina and Texas, Noodles & Company has launched a…
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Ono Hawaiian opening California drive-thru location
February 17, 2021
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, founded in 2002 on Santa Monica Boulevard in California, is opening a ground-up location Thursday in Monterey Park, California, marking its…
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Camile Thai Kitchen opening 15 locations, upgrading tech stack
February 17, 2021
UK-based Camile Thai Kitchen, which is opening 15 locations this year in the U.K. and Ireland, is focused on growth via technology. The chain, which conducted…
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Fine-dining company launches virtual Chinese kitchen
February 17, 2021
San Francisco-based Salt Partners — the team behind several upscale brands, including Crenn Dining Group, Horsefeather and Last Rites — has opened Lazy Susan…
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Chicken Salad Chick opening St. Petersburg restaurant
February 16, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its newest Florida restaurant in St. Petersburg. The restaurant chain has 27 locations in Florida and has been rapidly expanding…
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El Pollo Loco multi-unit franchisees adding locations
February 16, 2021
El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed development agreements with two existing franchisees in Louisiana and Southern California.
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Slim Chickens, Crisp & Green see growth potential in Florida
February 12, 2021
Although fast casual brands, Slim Chickens and Crisp & Green, offer strikingly different cuisine, both have set their sights on Florida.
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Dave's Hot Chicken signs 'Damm Fine' California deal
February 10, 2021
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with Damm Fine Chicken, which owns 20 Blaze Pizza restaurants, to open 20 locations…
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Millennial-owned cafe raises nearly $200K in crowdfunding investments
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Citizens Cafe, an Australia-inspired coffee shop based in NYC, hopes to raise $5 million to fuel national expansion.
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Scooter's Coffee surpasses 300 units
February 10, 2021
Nebraska-based Scooter's Coffee continued its upward trend in 2020 by opening 43 stores and reaching its 300th unit.
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