London street food: US brands now embracing similar marketplaces (part 2)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

U.S. brands could learn a lot by studying how private marketplaces have helped to grow London's street food scene.

Oath pledges growth and good farm practices

June 14, 2017

Oath Craft Pizza said it's raised $7 million in a series B funding round led by Boston-based venture capital firm Breakaway Venture, bringing the total raised…

Firenza doubles national footprint by year's end

June 14, 2017

Firenza Pizza is set to nearly double its size in the next six months, thanks to its April merger with Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria, a news release said. 

Uberrito launches national franchise opportunities

June 13, 2017

Uberrito is ramping up its focus on franchising by offering single- and multi-unit area development opportunities, Chief Development Officer Peter Ortiz, said…

3rd time's the charm: Balance Pan Asian Grille finally finds success with mobile app

June 13, 2017

Aiming at growing revenue growth by creating value for clients, Balance Pan Asian Grille of Ohio has launched a mobile app.

Denver welcoming fast casual sushi concept

June 12, 2017

Motomaki, a fast casual sushi restaurant that serves customizable "burrito-style" sushi rolls and make-your-own rice bowls, is opening in the fall at Denver…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening 600th unit

June 9, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its 600th location June 23. The unit, located in Joplin, Missouri, marks a landmark achievement for the brand in the midst of…

Togo's waiving franchisee fees for vets

June 9, 2017

Togo’s is waiving franchisees fees for two military veterans in hopes of helping them succeed just as Franchisee and Vietnam Veteran Tony Hardin has with the…

Atomic Wings reopening NYC unit

June 9, 2017

Atomic Wings today is reopening on 1st Avenue in New York City. The East Village store has been redesigned to be bolder and better than the original, according…

Fast casual Indian brand opening in Denver

June 7, 2017

Saucy Bombay, a fast casual Indian concept created by husband-and-wife Marshall Miranda and Rohini Saksena, opens Thursday at 2600 E. Colfax Ave., in…

Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Entries are being accepted through June 9.

Wahlburgers makes Manhattan debut

June 7, 2017

Wahlburgers is now open in Manhattan on the Upper East Side at 1633 Second Ave.

Verts expanding across New York City

June 6, 2017

Verts Mediterranean Grill has major expansion plans for the New York City area. In addition to its first New York location in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron…

6 must-ask questions before completing merger & acquisition

The mergers and acquisitions of franchise companies and systems involve many special considerations that set them apart from the acquisitions of other…

Juice it Up adds Cali locations

June 6, 2017

Juice It Up is opening in Rialto, California, as the city's first raw juice bar, according to a company press release.

Chicken Salad Chick opening 70th unit

June 6, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Georgia with its first location in Gainesville opening next week at 1122 Dawsonville Highway. Owned and operated by…

Captain D's partners with development firm to fuel growth

June 6, 2017

Captain D's has partnered with American Development Partners in hopes of propelling the company's growth plans, according to a company press release. ADP will…

Captain D's takes on Baton Rouge

June 5, 2017

Captain D's has opened a location in Zachary, Louisiana, at 5353 Main St. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant has a drive-thru and showcases the brand's most…

Moe's, Schlotzsky's, McAlister's Deli report strong franchise growth

June 5, 2017

Franchising is working well for three Focus Brands concepts. The Atlanta-based company reported Friday that Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and McAlister's…