Corner Bakery increasing sales amid turnaround strategy

February 15, 2024

When SSCP, owner of Cici's Pizza, Applebee's and Sonic Drive-In, acquired Corner Bakery Cafe last June for $15 million, its goal was to stabilize the brand and…

Bad Ass Coffee bets on Las Vegas

February 13, 2024

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is brewing up expansion in the Southwest with a three-store agreement in Las Vegas, which follows two recent multi-unit deals in…

Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen sign Texas deals

February 13, 2024

BRIX Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company, has signed four franchise agreements to open Orange Leaf and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen…

Black Rock opens 3rd Arizona store

February 13, 2024

Glendale, Arizona, is home to a Black Rock Coffee Bar at 8325 W. Northern Ave., which opened Monday marking its third location in the area.

Ellianos Coffee adds homestate location

February 13, 2024

Florida-based Ellianos Coffee opened this week in Belleview, Florida, at 6147 SE Abshier Blvd.

Dog Haus signs 6-unit deal

February 12, 2024

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus is opening six locations in the San Francisco East Bay area with NoCal Ventures. Alex Munoz and Wesley Olson, co-founders…

Cousins Maine Lobster launching in Chicago

February 9, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which has 60 locations, is hosting its first Chicagoland food truck event and grand opening Saturday at Pollyanna Brewing in Roselare…

Bobby’s Burgers debuting flagship in Charlotte

February 5, 2024

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay is opening a flagship restaurant located in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, a two-building office complex owned by Crestlight…

Rock N Roll Sushi amps up Colorado expansion plans

February 5, 2024

Rock N Roll Sushi has partnered with CEO and Owner of KMG, Kyle Gerstner, to expand and develop multiple locations in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.

District Taco eyeing Charlotte

February 2, 2024

Arlington, Virginia-based District Taco is expanding into the Charlotte market, marking its entry into the North Carolina region.

Las Vegas-based fast casual gearing up for growth

January 30, 2024

Rachel's Kitchen a Las Vegas-based fast casual is leaning into franchising to expand its footprint. The 17-year-old concept with eight locations open…

6 Freddy's franchisees reinvesting in brand

January 30, 2024

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed several multi-unit development agreements to add 30 locations to New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Arkansas…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Continues Arizona Expansion with New Location in Surprise

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens Fourth Arizona Location

Teriyaki Madness heading west with Chicago opening

January 29, 2024

Denver-based Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop with over 140 locations, is adding Chicago to its list of cities. Franchisee Saif Khan, who moved…

Sweetgreen makes Seattle debut

January 26, 2024

Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, entered the Seattle market on Jan. 16 when it opened in The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland.

Ohio franchisee opening 25 Slim Chickens

January 26, 2024

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to add 25 locations in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, with Dan McGrath, president of Big Star Chicken…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Second Idaho Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Expansion in Ada County

Black Rock Coffee brewing Arizona expansion plans

January 25, 2024

Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding its eighth location Friday to Mesa, Arizona, accelerating its growth in the state, which is home to 39 cafes.

BurgerFi launches 'Yes, Chef' burger

January 25, 2024

Inspired by a scene from the movie "The Menu," BurgerFi has created the "Yes, Chef" burger, featuring two Angus Beef patties hand-smashed with chargrilled…

Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.