Starbucks to create 240K jobs

The chain is on target to create more than 240,000 jobs globally —  68,000 in the U.S. — by opening 12,000 stores globally and 3,400 new stores in the U.S. by…

Pizza Press presses forward, 150 new sites by late 2018

March 23, 2017

Five years after its inception, Pizza Press is having a growth spurt, announcing this week plans to open nearly 150 restaurants worldwide over the next two…

Cottage Inn exec: 'Female leaders ask the right questions'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Deborah Masse has led Cottage Inn to double-digit sales growth by rolling out a new branding initiative and through the introduction of digital and social…

The Carving Board kicks off franchising initiative

March 22, 2017

The Carving Board Sandwiches is looking to capitalize on recent growth initiatives in California and Dubai by partnering with local franchisees in cities…

Uberrito to give away food, help schools at new location

March 22, 2017

To celebrate its newest location in the Phoenix area on March 23, Uberrito is launching a giveaway of a free meal to the first 100 customers, along with other…

Moe's franchisee: 'Don't take no for an answer'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jennifer Wade has been a Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee since 2002. The single mom now owns three locations and is the only female franchisee on the Moe's…

Dickey's adds Hawaiian location

March 21, 2017

Oahu said aloha to Dickey's Barbecue Pit as part of a new franchise agreement on the Hawaiian island, according to a press release.

Tijuana Flats opens Celebration location

March 21, 2017

Tijuana Flats is opening a location next week in Celebration, Florida,  according to a press release.

Blaze lights up Coachella Valley

March 21, 2017

Palm Springs, California, is getting a Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza this Friday in Coachella Valley on North Palm Canyon Drive, according to a news release. 

The Chickery launches 1st western Canada location

March 20, 2017

Western Canada will soon get its first The Chickery location because of a franchising deal the concept signed with franchisee, Bilal Khan, according to a press…

Little Greek Fresh Grill opens 1st 2017 location

March 20, 2017

Little Greek Fresh Grill is  starting a growth phase with its first Ohio opening in Boardman in June 2017, according to a press release.

Chipotle's former ShopHouse units will convert to Bibibop Asian Grills

March 20, 2017

Bibibop Asian Grill has purchased the locations formerly operated as ShopHouse restaurants and owned by Chipotle. The expansion will more than double the…

PizzaRev revs up support for the needy

March 17, 2017

PizzaRev's Pizzas for a Purpose fundraiser is coinciding with the the chain's latest opening in Coral Gables, Florida.

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls hitting growth spurt

March 17, 2017

Annapolis, Maryland-based Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is opening its second unit. Under the direction of Dan Beck, it opens this month is Rehoboth Beach…

Gelato concept opening 1st franchise

March 17, 2017

Morano Gelato is opening its first franchise shop next month. The Westfield, New Jersey site will join the company's flagship shop in Hanover, New Hampshire…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening in Idaho

March 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise agreement to open four restaurants in Idaho with the first cafe slated to open in June at 8925 Overland Rd.

Chicken Salad Chick opening 1st Mississippi unit

March 17, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Mississippi restaurant in Oxford. Doors of the location, owned and operated by husband-and-wife franchisee team Robin…

Chipotle dropping 4 board members

March 17, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported Friday that four of its 12 board directors would not be up for re-election. John Charlesworth, Patrick Flynn, Darlene Friedman…

Former marine opens his 2nd Juice It Up location

March 16, 2017

Juice It Up is opening its second location in Temecula, California. Both locations are operated under the ownership of former United States Marine, Willie…

Vegan bakery launches franchise initiative

March 16, 2017

Cinnaholic, a vegan fast casual bakery, has launched a franchise growth initiative to take the brand national.