Franchising News & Media
Verts hires NYC agency, former Chipotle designer to refresh branding, voice
April 12, 2017
Verts Mediterranean Grill has hired Michael Talese as its creative director.
read nowRise Biscuits takes on Tennessee
April 12, 2017
Rise Biscuits Donuts is opening in Tennessee, signing a seven-unit deal with each opening over the next seven years. Real estate options are being explored for…
read nowUberrito hires development leader to drive franchise growth
April 11, 2017
Mexican fast casual Uberrito has named Peter Ortiz as its new chief development officer, tasking him with driving the brand’s national franchise strategy.
read nowFirenza snatches up Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria
April 11, 2017
Virginia-based Firenza has acquired Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria, a seven-unit fast casual pizza chain based in California that will assume Firenza branding by…
read nowLemonade Restaurant Group taps Mediterranean Cuisine Operating Co.’s Kelly Hansen
April 10, 2017
Lemonade Restaurant Group, a Los Angeles-based fast casual restaurant company that serves seasonal California cuisine, has named Kelly Hansen as senior…
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How fast food can be good food: London's LEON co-founder shares strategy for success
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
LEON CEO John Vincent, who will keynote the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit being held July 18-20 in London, talks with FastCasual about how he…
read nowBONMi opens second NYC location
April 6, 2017
BONMi has opened its second location in New York City, this time on 23rd Street, according to a press release. The concept, which draws inspiration from…
read nowSalata to open 2 hometown restaurants
April 5, 2017
Salata is adding two units in its hometown of Houston this week.
read nowWhich Wich making London debut
April 5, 2017
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is making its United Kingdom debut this year as part its focus on expanding its global presence. While Europe has been uncharted…
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Panel puts franchise marketing under the microscope
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Finding the right individuals to become franchise owners requires a well -structured marketing and recruitment program. Four veterans offered their insights…
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Panera Bread Company sold to JAB
April 5, 2017
JAB has controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Caribou Coffee Company, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and…
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From food trucks to food halls: Slapfish founder launches 2 concepts
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Chef Andrew Gruel, who opened his first concept — Slapfish — as a food truck, has just launched two concepts inside an Orange County food hall.
read now2 fast casual pizza brands exploring new territory
April 4, 2017
Build-your-own pizza brands, Pie Five and Blaze are adding to their unit counts this week.
read nowVelvet Taco makes Austin debut
April 4, 2017
Velvet Taco has opened its first Austin unit — the fourth in Texas — at 11501 Rock Rose Ave., in the trendy, art-infused Rock Rose development, according to a…
read nowWing It On spreading its wings with growth plan
April 3, 2017
Wing It On, a Connecticut-based fast casual brand, is on a growth mission. It opened its first unit outside its home state last year in Rock Hill, South…
read nowDickey's launches website honoring franchisees
April 3, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched its latest phase of technology development with a new website, www.smokedonsite.com. This companion website serves to…
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Franchise focus: Gyroville delivers Greek traditions in fast casual setting
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO Lambros Kokkinelis, delivering his family's Greek recipes in a fast casual setting, is on a mission to expand throughout the nation.
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Keynoter: Want to motivate employees? Try ‘trust and track’ instead of ‘command and control’
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Creating an employee training system that delivers outstanding customer service requires making employees feel engaged and providing regular feedback…
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Which Wich founder tells Summit attendees: 'If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, BS them until you both believe it'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Jeff Sinelli learned early in life a few lessons that helped him pursue his dreams and not be afraid to get out of his comfort zone. He also learned the…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opens another Tennessee location
March 29, 2017
Jackson, Tennessee will be home to a new Chicken Salad Chick location come April 5, according to a press release.
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