Farmer Boys opens in Modesto, California

February 8, 2018

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger and breakfast concept, recently opened its first Modesto, California, location at 1701 Prescott…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 21st Alabama unit

February 7, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Alabama with its newest restaurant opening Feb. 20 in Decatur, marking the brand's 82nd location nationwide. The…

The Hummus & Pita Co inks Michigan deal

February 7, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a NYC-based Mediterranean fast casual concept, is expanding to Michigan. The company has signed a five-unit franchise deal with…

Shake Shack sticks with ArrowStream for supply chain management

February 7, 2018

In order to manage supply chain inventories, compliance, food safety and overall product quality, Shake Shack is extending its partnership with ArrowStream's…

Melt Shop reports solid growth following domestic, international franchising efforts

February 6, 2018

Melt Shop reported today strong 2017 results following the launch of its domestic and international franchising efforts. The emerging franchisor signed three…

Mamoun's Falafel opening in Dallas

February 6, 2018

New York-based Mamoun's Falafel is opening a location Saturday in Dallas. The store, located at 3839 McKinney Ave., Suite 150, will host a variety of…

TARG opens 3rd Fazoli's unit

February 6, 2018

The TA Restaurant Group has opened a Fazoli's unit in Oklahoma City West located at I-40, Exit 140 on South Morgan Road, according to a company press…

Kotipizza Group unveils strategy to grow several fast casual brands

February 5, 2018

Kotipizza Group Oyj's board of directors has approved a new strategy and financial goals for the next three years to manage a portfolio of franchised fast…

Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right on a growth mission

February 5, 2018

Portand, Oregon-based Little Big Burger and Burgers Grilled Right, owned by Chanticleer Holdings Inc, are both expanding across the country. 

Grabbagreen adds 5th unit to West Coast

February 5, 2018

Arizona-based Grabbagreen is adding a fifth location to the West Coast via a deal with franchisees Matt Burke, Zachary Burke and Jill Burke of Green Bros. The…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues Southern California expansion

February 5, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues its Southern California expansion with a unit opening in the city of Glendora.    "We are looking forward to expanding our…

McAlister's upgrades rewards program

February 2, 2018

McAlister's Deli has launched McAlister's Rewards to ease the stress of customers tracking points and visits, according to a company press release. It sends…

Giardino Gourmet Salads expanding South Florida footprint

February 2, 2018

Giardino Gourmet Salads is expanding its South Florida footprint with the opening of its 16th and 17th units. One will open in North Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in…

Tokyo Cafe, Press Waffle Co, Not Just Q join Dallas foodhall

February 2, 2018

Foodhall at Crockett Row opening in Dallas this year has added four brands to its lineup. Chef Grady Spears and the teams behind Tokyo Cafe, Press Waffle Co.

Blaze Pizza fires up mobile learning

February 1, 2018

Blaze Pizza has partnered with PlayerLync to help enhance its mobile learning initiatives. The platform, which delivers learning management, operational…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers headed to Dubai

January 31, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a development and master franchise agreement with Younata Investment Limited to bring its concept to the…

Chipotle offering free delivery for Super Bowl weekend

January 31, 2018

Fans in the 40 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. markets where Postmates delivers can place their delivery orders online or on the Postmates app using the…

California Tortilla expanding in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas

January 30, 2018

California Tortilla is expanding its footprint outside the mid-Atlantic region and will soon debut locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Kansas. This…

Lina's opens in 3 countries

January 26, 2018

Lina's Paris has opened stores in South Korea, Qatar and Marseille, France, according to a press release. The French limited-service French café has opened a…

Slim Chickens leaving mark on UK

The chicken chain joins several western-based brands taking on the UK, which is such a hotbed of action that the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit is…