Franchising News & Media
Rush Bowls bowling over St. Louis
October 24, 2017
Rush Bowls is firing up the blenders in St. Louis. The Colorado-based franchise known for its meals-in-a-bowl has signed a multi-unit development deal for St.
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd announces strong Q3
October 24, 2017
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced this week that same-store sales increased 5.5 percent during the third quarter, comprised of a 1.3 percent increase in guest…
read nowGoodcents launches kitchen pickup concept
October 23, 2017
Goodcents, a sub sandwich franchise, has launched its Centsable Kitchen, which offers prepared meals in refrigeration units.
read nowMain Squeeze Juice Co. launches national franchise program
October 23, 2017
Main Squeeze Juice Co., a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, has moved its headquarters to New Orleans and officially launched its franchise…
read nowWayback Burgers hitting growth spurt
October 20, 2017
Wayback Burgers has hit its growth stride. From July to September, the 136-unit chain opened seven restaurants, awarded five new locations and signed three…
read nowFazoli's enters Connecticut
October 20, 2017
Fazoli's has opened in Milldale, Connecticut, marking the chain's entry into the state. Located at 1875 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, the restaurant will…
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Muscle Maker CEO on mini IPO: 'Customers love our food. Now, they can own our stock.'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan chats about his decision to take the chain public via a mini-IPO and
read nowHuHot trying to attract customers with price breaks on sake, beer, wine
October 17, 2017
HuHot Mongolian Grill has begun testing aggressive beer and wine pricing in its 13 company-owned locations. The "1-2-3-4" promotion, aimed at increasing value…
read nowRed Mango hits jackpot with Harrah's location
October 17, 2017
Harrah's Laughlin Casino and Hotel now has a Red Mango, thanks to franchisee Kathy Ochs, who opened inside the casino's Laughlin, Nevada, food court, a news…
read nowMcAlister's Deli opens 1st Iowa unit
October 17, 2017
McAlister's Deli has opened its first restaurant in Iowa, continuing its expansion into the upper Midwest. With the opening in West Des Moines, McAlister's now…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe opens 26th Texas location
October 17, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its latest unit in Cypress, Texas, a news release said. Located at 28610 US-290, the cafe marks the brand's 26th restaurant…
read nowTaco Cabana, Pollo Tropical under new leadership
October 16, 2017
Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has named Charles "Chuck" Locke as president of Taco Cabana. Also, Fiesta has added…
read nowMiami fast casual deli ready to franchise
October 13, 2017
Hank and Harry's, a South Florida-based New York style deli is offering franchise opportunities nationwide spearheaded by Martin O'Dowd, the chain's VP of…
read nowR Taco adds franchise group in New Mexico
October 13, 2017
R Taco has partnered with JJ&D Enterprises to open four locations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico, over the next four years. "I stumbled upon…
read nowWow Bao partners with equity firm to accelerate growth
October 12, 2017
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. has partnered with a Chicago-based growth equity firm — Valor Equity Partners — to fuel the growth of one of its…
read nowKrave Kobe Burger Grill beefing up expansion plans
October 12, 2017
Krave Kobe Burger Grill is beefing up its national expansion plans. With two locations open in Southern California in Glendora and Newport Beach, the company…
read nowHansel 'n Griddle expanding franchise program
October 12, 2017
New Jersey's Hansel 'n Griddle is expanding its franchising program to other parts of the northeast.The five-unit chain is targeting university markets and…
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Crackheads and Doughballs: Having fun in the fast (casual) lane
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Crackheads and Doughballs — contrary to how they sound — are not insults. They're the names of the two latest fast casual brands dreamed up by James Markham, a…
read nowCapriotti's headed to Mexico
October 10, 2017
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is building a presence in Mexico, according to a company press release. Leading the charge is Jorge Lizan, of Lizan Retail Advisors…
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Football stars opening Gigi's Cupcakes in Austin
October 10, 2017
Gigi's Cupcakes is expanding in Texas with its first location in Austin, set to open in early 2018. University of Texas alumni and NFL star football players…
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