Rush Bowls opens 50th location

November 29, 2023

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based fast casual concept known for its meals-in-a-bowl, has opened its 50th store. Customers may now order Rush Bowls in 22 states…

Ziggi's Coffee signs 50-unit deal

November 27, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is entering the Atlanta market via a 50-unit deal.

Mountain Mike’s Proudly Enters Eighth State With Colorado Opening in Parker

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 300 Restaurants in Operation and Continues Strategic National Expansion

Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising

November 20, 2023

The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…

Dave's Hot Chicken opens 7 stores in 1 week

November 20, 2023

Los Angels-based Dave's Hot Chicken notched a brand milestone through the opening of seven restaurants in one week in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Saugus, Maryland…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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Robeks expanding Arizona presence

November 16, 2023

Los Angeles-based Robeks, which serves smoothies, juices, acai bowls and toasts is expanding its presence in Arizona. By year's end, it will have 10 locations…

Potbelly lands 22-unit deal for Washington

November 16, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has signed a 22-unit deal with Sound Sandwich LLC to expand in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. The agreement includes the…

6 Fatburgers coming to Texas

November 15, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, is bringing six franchised Fatburger locations to Hidalgo…

How Vicious Biscuit plans to conquer brunch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

South Carolina-based Vicious Biscuit is taking its "Body by Biscuit" messaging and its $2.5 million AUVs cross-country with franchising opportunities.

Salad Station tripling footprint in 3 years

November 15, 2023

Salad Station is seeking franchisees to triple its footprint by 2027.

Ziggi's Coffee announces Atlanta expansion

November 14, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is adding 50 locations to the Atlanta area, marking its largest development deal to date.

Smoothie Factory launching sister brand

November 13, 2023

Smoothie Factory is opening a sister concept, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, aimed at customers seeking a refreshing and wholesome dining experience. Located at…

Chick N Max opening Texas unit

November 13, 2023

Wichita, Kansas-based Chick N Max has signed a lease for a location in Lufkin, Texas. It will open in the first quarter of next year under the direction of…

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse continues Texas expansion

November 9, 2023

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise based in Utah, has inked a multi-unit development deal with James Reed to introduce the brand to…

Teriyaki Madness opening in Cincinnati

November 9, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness is opening its first Cincinnati location Friday in Hamilton, Ohio, at 2889 Joseph Dr. Franchisee Kush Patel, a 21-year-old…

Mo' Bettahs bets on Vegas

November 7, 2023

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is opening its first Nevada location in Las Vegas. Marking its 47th location nationwide, the store will open next week at 102…

Swig opens 1st franchise

November 6, 2023

After announcing in 2022 that it was offering franchise opportunities, Swig, which debuted in 2010 as a soda shack in St. George, Utah, opened its first…

Chicken Salad Chick franchisee opens 2nd of 6 planned locations

November 3, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking the area's second location. The store, 2414 Wycliff Road, is inside the Food Lion shopping…

FAT Brands-owned Smokey Bones partners with Robert Irvine

November 2, 2023

Smokey Bones, which has 61 locations and several ghost kitchens is partnering with culinary personality and philanthropist, Chef Robert Irvine, to create…