Islands Restaurants creates virtual concept

August 16, 2023

Carlsbad, California-based Islands Restaurants, which has served burgers and tropical drinks in a beach-themed atmosphere for over 40 years, has created…

Noodles & Co adding 2 franchise partners

August 15, 2023

Noodles & Co., which has nearly 500 locations, has added two franchise partners to its network — a result of its strategic plans to expand in the southern…

Wow Bao doubling down on Walmart partnership

August 14, 2023

After maintaining an e-commerce relationship the Walmart for the past year, Chicago-based Wow Bao is expanding its nationwide presence with the retail giant's…

Blueprint Cookies launches franchising

August 14, 2023

Blueprint Cookies, a three-unit chain founded in 2019 in South Florida, is offering franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs all over the continental U.S.

Former Jersey Mike's area director returns as VP

August 14, 2023

Jersey Mike's former area director Paul Brodeur is returning to the brand as VP of franchise sales.

Franchisee of Fuzzy's, Newk's adding Bobby's Burgers to portfolio

August 11, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is hitting the Colorado scene, thanks to a 10-unit deal with Rogers Restaurant Group, led by father-and-son duo Marc and Zach…

Siblings, friends create Greek fast casual concept

August 11, 2023

Butterflied Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept created by two sister-brother duos, is opening next week in Manhattan to serve the fresh flavors of Greece.

Clean Eatz supplying meals to US military bases

August 11, 2023

Clean Eatz Kitchen, a meal prep franchise, delivered its first international meal shipment last week to Iwakuni, Japan, as part of the franchise's partnership…

Dillas opening 5th North Texas unit

August 10, 2023

Dillas Quesadillas, a North Texas-based restaurant specializing in cooked-to-order quesadillas, is opening next month in Forney, Texas, at 303 Marketplace…

Mo’ Bettahs opening in Texas

August 10, 2023

Mo' Bettahs is inviting a new style of backyard barbecue to The Lone Star State, serving family recipes straight from Hawaii when it opens its fourth Texas…

Captain D's opens 3rd Express prototype

August 9, 2023

Nashville-based Captain D's is opening its third Express model, a prototype featuring a double drive-thru and carryout service only, in the St. Louis-area…

Qdoba plans rapid expansion

August 9, 2023

San Diego-based Qdoba, which has 750 restaurants in 45 states, is planning for rapid expansion. The privately-held company expects to double in size over the…

Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…

Sankranti spices things up at Georgia Tech

August 9, 2023

Sankranti Indian Kitchen will soon open its third restaurant next month near Atlanta-based Georgia Tech in West Midtown at 85 5th Street in the Technology…

Crisp & Green expanding in Chicago

August 8, 2023

Crisp & Green, owned by Steele Brands, has entered the Illinois market, opening at 899 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Vernon Hills and marking the brand's entry…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Opens New Restaurant in McKinleyville

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Along California’s Northern Coast

Craveworthy launches Lucky Cat Poke Company

August 7, 2023

Craveworthy Brands has created Lucky Cat Poke Company, a fast casual poke restaurant concept opening its first brick-and-mortar location Thursday at the…

Slim Chickens adding location in Leeds, UK

August 7, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding a restaurant in Leeds, U.K., under the direction of long-time partner Boparan Restaurant Group, which owns several other…

Johnny Rockets lands 20-unit Texas deal

August 7, 2023

Thanks to a deal with Texasb-based Brame Holdings LLC, Johnny Rockets, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is opening 20 locations over the next 10 years in Texas with…

Wing Zone launches hot chicken concept

August 4, 2023

Wing Zone opened Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings Restaurant last week in Las Vegas featuring two Nashville Hot Chicken-inspired menu items: Hot Chicken Tenders…