Franchising News & Media
Muscle Maker CEO on mini IPO: 'Customers love our food. Now, they can own our stock.'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan chats about his decision to take the chain public via a mini-IPO and
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HuHot 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 — Publisher, 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…
read nowTexas food hall will feature 14 fast casual brands
October 9, 2017
Chef John Tesar is opening his fast casual brand — Knife Burger — inside a food hall early next year in Fort Worth, Texas. Crockett Street Food Hall — which is…
read nowThe Hummus & Pita Co spreading to Denver
October 9, 2017
The Hummus & Pita Co. has signed a five-unit franchise deal for the Denver market. The company signed the franchise deal with Denver entrepreneur Rachid…
read nowFood Network TV star launching fast casual concept?
October 6, 2017
Giada De Laurentiis, TV chef and Food Vegas restaurateur, is planning a fast casual pasta chain, according to Eater NY.
read nowDickey's opens in Rolla, Missouri
October 6, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees plan to bring the chain's Texas-style barbecue to their town of Rolla, Missouri, a news release said. This franchising trio…
read nowNewk's introducing 1st Indiana unit
October 6, 2017
Newk's Eatery is opening its first Indiana location Monday in Greenwood, a news release said. "Newk's brings a fresh take on fast casual dining that…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings-owned R Taco signs multi-unit deal in Ohio
October 6, 2017
R Taco — backed by Buffalo Wild Wings — has inked a multi-unit development agreement with ThreeWitt Enterprises Inc., to open in Dayton, Ohio. The franchise…
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