Franchising News & Media

The Habit Burger adding drive-thru location

July 15, 2021

Owned by Yum Brands, The Habit Burger is opening a drive-thru location on July 22 in Richland, California. Located at 2831 Duportail St., the restaurant will…

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Capriotti’s adding 15 locations to Tampa Bay

July 15, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is adding 15 locations in Tampa Bay, Florida, thanks to a development agreement with Florida locals and franchisees Scott Crawford…

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Paris Baguette accelerating path to 1,000 US units

July 14, 2021

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global units with only 100 in the U.S., is ready to accelerate its stateside growth. Although 2020 was a year in which…

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Farmer Boys opening 100th unit

July 14, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger concept, is opening its 100 location next month. The store, 7031 Kimball Ave., in Chino, marks the…

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The Dolly Llama inks first franchise deals

July 14, 2021

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and ice cream concept, has signed its first two franchise deals, which will bring one location to Tyler, Texas, as…

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Wing Boss flying solo

July 13, 2021

Wing Boss, a virtual pit-smoked wing concept created four months ago by Dickey's Restaurant Brands, is building a permanent nest, according to a company press…

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New Orleans welcoming second Chicken Salad Chick

July 13, 2021

Following its opening three months ago in Gonzales, Louisiana, Chicken Salad Chick is adding a second location to the New Orleans area — this time in Slidell…

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Family opens 4th Rush Bowls

July 13, 2021

Boulder Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening this month in downtown Dallas at the Union office tower on 2300 N. Field…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos lands 12-unit deal

July 13, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening 12 locations in San Bernardino County, California, thanks to an agreement with locals Glen Elder and Thelma Lemus.

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Why you should give a cluck about Project Pollo

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Vegan entrepreneur Lucas Bradbury built his brand on bold flavors and bolder principles, including fair wages, sustainability and putting people over profit.

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Chiko opening 5th location

July 9, 2021

Chiko, a Washington D.C.-based fast casual that pairs modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors, is opening its fifth location by…

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Dave’s Hot Chicken signs 10-unit Texas deal

July 9, 2021

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, is bringing 10 brick-and-mortar locations to select markets along the I-35 Corridor in Texas…

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50 Atlanta-based Moe's locations undergo makeover

July 8, 2021

Moe's Southwest Grill has remodeled more than 50 restaurants in Atlanta. Home to Moe's and the brand's largest market, Atlanta is the latest city to experience…

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FAT Brands signs 50-store deal for Mexico

July 8, 2021

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, is headed to Mexico with a 50-store…

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Island Fin Poké opening first Illinois location in Downers Grove

July 7, 2021

Island Fin Poke, a fast casual restaurant known for Hawaiian style build-your-own poke bowls, plans to open its first Illinois location in Downers Grove Market…

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Bonchon leaning into fast casual format

July 7, 2021

Thanks to a shift in operational initiatives, Bonchon, which has been serving Korean fried chicken in a casual dining environment since 2002, is outpacing most…

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PF Chang's expanding to-go model

July 6, 2021

Although known for serving upscale Asian food, P.F. Chang's entered the limited-service market last year with its first to-go concept and is stoking the fire…

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Pieology fires up 1st UK store

July 6, 2021

Tustin, California-based Pieology has opened its first store in the United Kingdom, which it said in a news release is part of its efforts to spread the…

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Slim Chickens adding to Maryland presence

July 6, 2021

Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has added a location in Bowie, Maryland, under the direction of D&D Slims…

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BurgerFi ramping up growth via 3 channels

July 6, 2021

After going public in December 2020 and being named FastCasual's 2021 Brand of the Year, BurgerFi International Inc. is expanding its presence through three…

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