Dave's Hot Chicken signs second 10-unit deal

March 3, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken, which started as a Los Angeles-based pop-up concept, has inked a franchise agreement to open 10 locations throughout Orange County, South…

Taco John's adds VP of Franchising

March 3, 2020

Taco John's has appointed Brooks Speirs as vice president of franchise development, according to a company press release.

Teriyaki Madness providing new revenue stream for franchisees

March 3, 2020

Teriyaki Madness has rolled out a new catering program that offers easier ordering and navigation for customers and will be a lucrative revenue stream for…

Giardino Gourmet Salad franchisees join ownership team

March 3, 2020

Giardino Gourmet Salads founders Ody and Kenny Lugo have signed a deal to share ownership of the 20-unit Florida-based chain with their largest multi-unit…

Blaze opening in Southfield, Michigan mall

March 2, 2020

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza said in a news release it is opening a new store in Southfield, Michigan Thursday in the Tel Twelve Mall on Telegraph Road. To…

Jon Smith Subs president: 'Millennials are the future of franchising'

Jim Butler, the president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Jon Smith Subs, weighs in on why millennials are the future of franchising.

Honest Tea founder joins Whole Foods-based fast casual brand

March 2, 2020

Honest Tea Founder Seth Goldman is sinking his expertise into the fast casual industry, helping to expand PLNT Burger, a restaurant located at the Whole Foods…

Pollo Tropical launches delivery with Uber Eats

February 28, 2020

Pollo Tropical has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery and is launching free delivery this weekend to celebrate. Pollo customers had been searching…

Pincho CEO: Simplified operations + empowered teams = growth

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A hundred stores in five years is an ambitious growth plan for any brand, but Pincho co-founder and CEO Otto Othman thinks the popularity of the brand in Miami…

Taco Cabana reports poor Q4 earnings, replacing president

February 27, 2020

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported Thursday that total Q4 revenues were down nearly 5%. While Pollo…

Muscle Maker Grill ghosting Chicago

February 27, 2020

Muscle Maker Grill and Healthy Joe's, sister concepts specializing in healthy food based on the East Coast, are moving into Chicago but as delivery-only…

Wagamama gearing up for US expansion

February 26, 2020

London-based Wagamama is building its U.S. presence thanks to a deal with Conversion Venture Capital and its operating partners, Robert Cornog Jr. and Richard…

I Heart Mac & Cheese to open with a splash in California

February 26, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese will debut in California in big style after signing a four-store franchise development deal with Jason Mejia.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ hitting 100 units by year's end

February 26, 2020

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, which opened 12 stores in 2019, is adding another 12 to 14 units by the end of the year, putting it over the 100-store mark. 

Pollo Tropical bringing the 'Miami Heat'

February 25, 2020

The Heat is on at Pollo Tropical as the brand is now an official partner of the Miami Heat in a three-year deal, featuring in-game promotions during home…

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade making franchise push

February 24, 2020

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is riding a wave of expansion after recently moving its home base from Hawaii to Arizona. With four franchise locations in the…

Brothers team up to bring Dickey's to Chicago

February 24, 2020

Two entrepreneurial brothers are teaming up to bring Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Broadview, Illinois.

Dat Dog eyeing Sunshine state for expansion

February 21, 2020

New Orleans-based Dat Dog is planning to expand beyond its four Louisiana locations into Florida, looking to open six units in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort…

Tech, menu innovation breathing new life into KC sandwich shop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Goodcents President Mike O'Toole discusses how the 30-year-old brand is experiencing double-digit sales growth.

Ike's Love & Sandwiches inks multi-unit Denver deal

February 21, 2020

Father and daughter franchisees Blair and Camille Woodfield have signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Ike's Love & Sandwiches for five locations in the…