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.

Jimmy John's going global

January 23, 2024

Jimmy John's is going global, opening soon in Canada and Latin America, according to a press release from the chain's parent company, Inspire Brands.

Mo'Bettahs expanding in North Texas

January 23, 2024

McKinney, Texas, will be home to Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food when a store opens Friday at 6201 South Custer Road, across from PJ's Coffee and near TPC…

Potbelly adding nearly 200 locations

January 23, 2024

Potbelly Corp. is gearing up for growth with the signing of 192 development commitments.

Beans & Brews taking on Texas

January 22, 2024

Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise, is opening the first of three Texas locations Saturday in San Antonio at 6507 W. Loop…

Slim Chickens continues Kentucky expansion

January 22, 2024

Slim Chickens is continuing its Kentucky expansion when it opens Saturday at 2897 Richmond Road in Lexington under the direction of Houchens Food Group, a…

Pepper Lunch signs multi-unit development deal for Utah

January 19, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed its fourth major development agreement for North America since…

Huey Magoo's adding 56th store

January 19, 2024

Huey Magoo's is opening in Goose Creek, South Carolina, marking its 56th restaurant spanning 10 states, with over 265 franchises sold in 13 states.

Slim Chickens growing Midwest footprint with 14-unit deal

January 18, 2024

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to bring 14 locations to Kansas and Missouri. Spearheading the development is Jeff McCoy of AP Restaurant Group…

Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza to begin franchising in US

January 18, 2024

Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza is franchising in the U.S., according to a press release.

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…

Jersey Mike’s opening 300 locations in Canada

January 17, 2024

Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an area director and development agreement with Redberry Restaurants, one of Canada's largest restaurant operators, to open 30…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Climbs Even Higher and Increases Momentum as Brand Ramps up Development Across the Unite

Leading Pizza Chain’s 45th Anniversary Marked by Impressive Sales and Franchise Growth

McAlister’s signs 10-unit deal for Minnesota

January 16, 2024

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, is bringing McAlister's…

Flying Dolly's launching franchising

January 12, 2024

Flying Dolly's — formerly Just Chillin — is seeking franchisees in the Southeast United States. Founded last year by Jeff and Corey Robertson, the brand is a…

Krak Boba celebrates opening with extravaganza

January 12, 2024

Krak Boba opened its 10th location in Moreno Valley, California, last month, and is celebrating Saturday with a party featuring prizes, music, an ice sculpture…

Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

January 11, 2024

Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger chain, has acquired Veggie Grill from the vegan investment company VegInvest. With this acquisition, Next Burger will…

Bruxie opening 8th California location

January 11, 2024

California-based Bruxie, which serves hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and custard shakes, has opened its eighth location in its home state.

Cupbop promotes corporate trainer to operations director

January 9, 2024

Indonesia-based Cupbop, a fast casual Korean Barbeque in-a-cup concept, has promoted Gina Silveira to director of Operations. Before joining the company in…

Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group

January 9, 2024

Fenwick Food Group — a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm in the Southeast — has acquired Wickles Pickles. Fenwick Food…