Johnny Rockets continues international push

January 8, 2021

Johnny Rockets, owned by FA Brands Inc., is opening several locations this year in Brazil, Chile, Italy, Peru and Spain.

Slim Chickens adding 12 locations in Georgia, South Carolina

January 8, 2021

Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has signed a multi-unit agreement with Southeast Slims Hospitality LLC to develop 12 restaurants across the…

Chicken Salad Chick opening another Illinois location

January 6, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad chain, will open a location in O'Fallon, Illinois on Jan. 13. This is the third location in the state and the…

Killer Burger sets sights on Idaho

January 5, 2021

Killer Burger, a Portland-based fast casual, has inked an agreement with franchisee Wes Walterman to open the brand's first Idaho location in Coeur d'Alene.

Ziggi's Coffee signs deal for 80th location

January 5, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee has signed its 80th franchise agreement and will soon bring the drive-thru coffee concept to Centennial, Colorado. The company's latest…

Shakey's Pizza creators launch virtual chicken concept

January 5, 2021

The creators of Shakey's Pizza in Los Angeles have developed Mojos&, a delivery-only brand specializing in premium fried chicken and its proprietary "Mojo…

Ooh la la: Fat Brands going to Paris

January 5, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is planting a flag in France via a multi-unit development deal with BGH…

Wahlburgers signs Australia, New Zealand deal

January 4, 2021

Wahlburgers, a Boston-based restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is expanding its international footprint with a franchise…

Viva Chicken opening in South Carolina

January 4, 2021

Viva Chicken, a fast casual Peruvian rotisserie joint, is expanding to South Carolina, officially signing the first of two leases for Greenville-area locations.

Island Fin Poke adding to DC presence

January 4, 2021

Island Fin Poke Co. is strengthening its presence in the Washington D.C. area with a unit opening this month in Falls Church at the Idylwood Shopping Center at…

Slim Chickens inks deals for 150 locations in 2020

December 30, 2020

Slim Chickens, which now has 116 locations, spent 2020 inking multi-unit franchise agreements to eventually add 150 units to its portfolio.

Muscle Maker Grill opening ghost kitchens in Philly

December 30, 2020

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, is opening a ghost kitchen in Philadelphia's Fairmount…

Dickey's opens 3 ghost kitchens

December 29, 2020

Dallas-based barbecue franchise, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, opened three ghost kitchen last week in Chicago, Orlando and Oakland, California, respectively…

Capriotti's inks 12-unit Florida deal

December 29, 2020

Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening 12 locations in the Miami area over the next decade. Hotel developers and father-son duo, Marco and M.J.

How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation

Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…

Huey Magoo's opens in Mississippi

December 28, 2020

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has opened its first restaurant in Mississippi in McComb, President and CEO Andy Howard said in company press release.

Dave's Hot Chicken hits Orange County

December 23, 2020

Southern California-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Orange County location today at 10832 Warner Ave. in Fountain Valley. Marking the brand's…

SoFresh opens Tampa Westshore location

December 21, 2020

Tampa-based SoFresh is opening a store in today in the Town Square Center along Westshore Boulevard, a news release said.

Mod signs deal for 30 stores in 7 years

December 18, 2020

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has added its 10th franchise partner, DBMC Restaurants, which will develop 30 stores over the next seven years. Its area of…

German Doner Kebab opens 50th unit

December 18, 2020

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, German Doner Kebab has opened its 50th restaurant in the U.K., marking the thirteenth store to open this year and the creation of…