Wyoming home to Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's co-branded location

May 20, 2016

FOCUS Brands will open its first Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's co-branded restaurant next week in the Hat Six Travel Center at 6985 Nugget in…

El Pollo Loco opens 3rd Oceanside store

May 18, 2016

The fire-grilled chicken chain, El Pollo Loco,  opened ts third location in Oceanside, California, according to a news release. The  3,017-square-foot location…

Former golf pro opens Your Pie in California

May 18, 2016

There's a new fast casual pizza franchise moving into the sizzling Coachella Valley market in California under the ownership of a former golf pro and his wife.

Johnny Rockets receives export award from US president

May 17, 2016

In recognition of its franchise and sales success overseas, Johnny Rockets received the President's E Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The…

Grabbagreen expands footprint in Midwest

May 17, 2016

Grabbagreen, a Scottsdale-based fast casual concept, has announced a two-store development deal in Minnesota with franchise partner Rocky Osborn of Zoom…

Freshii CEO: 'Cupcakes are dead. Froyo is finished. Juice is next.'

Freshii CEO Matt Corrin sends an open letter to juice franchises offering them a chance to become Freshii franchisees.

Gourmet doggies blow into Windy City

May 16, 2016

Dog Haus gourmet hot dogs will soon have five locations in the heart of Chicago, a city the franchise owner says is the "hot dog capital of the world."

Myrtle Beach welcoming Wahlburgers

May 16, 2016

Wahlburgers, founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and brothers, Mark and Donnie, will bring its burgers to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Slated to open…

Freebirds opening brick-and-mortar unit in Nashville

May 13, 2016

Freebirds World Burrito is opening its first Tennessee location this summer in Nashville at 3800 Hillsboro Road in Green Hills, according to a company press…

PizzaRev loves NY this spring

May 12, 2016

PizzaRev is going great guns in New York this spring. The Buffalo Wild Wings-backed fast casual restaurant will open its second New York location at Green…

Potbelly rocks Little Rock area with four new locations

May 12, 2016

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced a multi-unit agreement to bring four more locations to Little Rock and surrounding communities. Owner Ryan Hamra said the new…

Blaze opens in Houston Intercontinental Airport

May 12, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its first airport location, in Houston Intercontinental Airport in Terminal A, between Gate A1-A15, across from Starbucks…

Captain D's posts 18 quarters of system-wide growth

May 12, 2016

Captain D's  closed out the first quarter of the year by posting its 18th consecutive quarter of positive growth, generating a 2.5 percent system-wide same…

Burger 21 heads for New Mexico

May 11, 2016

Burger 21 has signed its first franchise agreement in New Mexico, expanding the brand's national footprint to 12 states, according to a company press release.

Gyroville expanding nationally

May 11, 2016

Gyroville, a fast casual Greek concept with nine units in Southeast Florida, is ready for national expansion, according to a company press release.

Dean Foods acquires Friendly's

May 10, 2016

Friendly's Ice Cream LLC announced today it is selling its retail ice cream and manufacturing business to Dallas, Texas-based Dean Foods Company. Friendly's…

Pieology opens location in North Carolina

May 9, 2016

Pieology Pizzaria is adding another slice to its pie by opening its first North Carolina location in Raleigh this week. Owner/operator Segovia Aslan…

Captain D's sails into Spartanburg

May 9, 2016

Captain D's started this week by opening its second corporate location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the past six months. Another location was opened last…

Freshii opens 7 stores in 5 days

May 9, 2016

Chicago-based Freshii has set a new record in opening seven new restaurants, across four countries, in a five-day period.

Luna Grill debuts 3.0 design

May 9, 2016

Luna Grill is unveiling the latest iteration of its design and interior style with its first Los Angeles County location in La Cañada Flintridge and two newest…