Bushfire lands investment from CapitalSpring

October 4, 2022

Bushfire Kitchen, founded in 2012 by Clive Barwin and his cousin, Chef Brandon Barwin, in California, will be adding to its five units thanks to a partnership…

iniBurger launches franchising opportunities

October 3, 2022

IniBurger, which has two locations in theSan Francisco Bay area, has received approval to offer franchises in California and across the U.S. Founded with the…

Velvet Taco opening 23rd Texas location

October 3, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco's 23rd Texas location opened Monday in Houston's Memorial City district at 10201 Katy Freeway, marking the brand's 35th location.

Bobby’s Burgers landing at Phoenix airport

October 3, 2022

Intelligration Capital BB LLC, the licensor and franchisor company for Bobby's Burgers, created by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, has inked a deal to open at…

Mr Pickle's adding up to 20 locations

October 3, 2022

California-based Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has added a franchisee — Hungry Hospitality — to its family. The father-son team of Woody and Jason DeMayo, as well…

How Tech Innovations Prime Mr. Pickle’s for Explosive Growth

In this fastcasual.com fireside chat, Chris Schefler, director of brand management of Mr. Pickles, will explore some of the top innovations that the industry…

Pokemoto entering South Carolina

September 30, 2022

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, is entering South Carolina by signing two franchise deals for Myrtle Beacon and Carolina…

Starbird lands at University of California-Berkeley

September 29, 2022

Starbird has opened on the University of California-Berkeley campus, marking its third non-traditional location and 13th unit in California.

Slim Chickens adds to South Carolina, UK presence

September 28, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is growing its footprint simultaneously in the U.S. and the U.K. with stores opening in South Carolina, Virginia and in Redditch…

Potbelly signs franchise deals for Florida, Illinois

September 28, 2022

Potbelly Corp.'s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, launched in 2019, is helping the brand move toward its goal of reaching 2,000 units over the next 1…

Steele Brands launches Paco & Lime

September 28, 2022

Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company which owns Stalk & Spade and Crisp & Green, has created a third fast casual concept, Paco & Lime, a…

Fresh Stack Burger opening 3rd location

September 27, 2022

Fresh Stack Burger Co is opening its third location next month. The store is located at 3041 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Pokeworks continues global expansion via Middle East

September 26, 2022

New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired Pokeworks is expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa via a partnership with Talabat, a tech delivery…

Apola Greek Grill opening 5th location

September 26, 2022

Irvine, California-based Apola Greek Grill is welcoming Caroline Daniel, a former owner of three independent restaurants in Glendale and Pasadena, as its…

Doner Shack debuting flagship in Glasgow

September 23, 2022

Doner Shack, a Berlin-inspired street-food concept, is opening its flagship and fourth restaurant next month in Glasgow. Seating 65 people, the…

Dickey's adding to Michigan footprint

September 23, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened in Holland, Michigan, and is celebrating with a guest appreciation tailgate party from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Pokemoto opens 1st Tennessee location

September 22, 2022

Pokemoto Hawaiian, owned by Muscle Maker Inc., has opened its first Tennessee location in Gallatin at 1025 Nashville Pike.

Famous Toastery's flagship reopens with new look

September 22, 2022

With a renewed emphasis on becoming famous in the communities it serves, the original Famous Toastery location in Davidson, North Carolina, has reopened with a…

Slim Chickens expanding in Kentucky

September 21, 2022

Slim Chickens is adding 29 stores in Kentucky, with longtime franchisee Harold Wallace spearheading the expansion alongside Houchens Food Group, which operates…

Mendocino Farms taking on Seattle

September 21, 2022

Mendocino Farms, a California-born fast casual concept serving seasonal sandwiches and salads, is opening two Seattle units next year