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Chronic Tacos debuting in Arizona
September 28, 2015
Chronic Tacos, a California inspired Mexican grill, is expanding its western presence with the opening of its first Arizona restaurant.
read nowWoody’s Bar-B-Q names VP of Ops
September 28, 2015
Woody’s Bar-B-Q has named David Allgood as VP of operations to help the chain expand.
read nowPie Five to open 3 new locations
September 25, 2015
Pie Five Pizza will open stores in the Kansas City, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas this weekend.
read nowBrothers double Dickey’s Barbecue Pit presence in The Buckeye State
September 25, 2015
Brothers Kevin and Randy Daniel recently added eight stores to an existing five-store agreement signed earlier with their team of investors.
read nowJohnny Rockets to debut fast casual concept
September 25, 2015
Although Johnny Rockets has dabbled in the fast casual space with counter-service prototypes of the brand, it’s now launching a separate fast casual concept…
read nowCava Grill raises $45M for expansion
September 25, 2015
Cava Grill, the Washington, D.C.-based Mediterranean restaurant concept and CPG brand, has raised $45 million in Series B funding.
read nowMOD Pizza makes key hires in construction, store design
September 24, 2015
Mike Hilgers will join MOD Pizza as vice president of design and construction, and Darren Medina will serve as vice president of store design.
read nowPieology to open stores in Guam, Saipan
September 23, 2015
Pielogy plans to open at least three stores in Guam and Saipan under the direction of Progressive Pies, LLC.
read nowGreece-based concept makes American debut in South Florida
September 22, 2015
Although the openings mark Ergon Greek Deli & Cuisine’s American debut, it has already been operating in Athens, Rodos, Skiathos, London and Brussels.
read nowWok Box inks master agreement for mid Atlantic states
September 22, 2015
The agreement marks the largest deal to date for the Canadian-based fast casual chain known for offering cuisine of 10 different Asian countries.
read nowPie Five to open Kansas, Texas locations
September 22, 2015
Pie Five Pizza is on the move with locations set to open in Kansas and Texas.
read nowDickey’s steps up coast-to-coast growth
September 21, 2015
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants continues to expand nationwide with the addition of 178 stores.
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YUM! struggling to create fast casual winner
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Taco Bell’s fast casual concept, U.S. Taco Company, is closing just 14 months after it opened in Huntington Beach.
read nowBURGERFI opening 18 Dallas units
September 18, 2015
BURGERFI has signed two new franchise deals, which will result in 18 restaurants opening in Dallas and the surrounding areas.
read nowPenn Station celebrates 30th birthday with new design
September 17, 2015
Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating 30 years in business this year and will launch a new restaurant design this fall.
read nowDickey’s continues expansion plans across Grand Canyon state
September 16, 2015
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing growth plans across the southwest by bringing its slow-smoked barbecue to Arizona with four new openings.
read nowSmashburger opening fourth Calgary unit
September 16, 2015
Smashburger is opening its fourth Calgary location this week in Alberta, Canada.
read nowWillie’s Grill & Icehouse chilling with new investor
September 15, 2015
CIC Partners is now the majority investor in Willie’s Grill & Icehouse, a 17-unit fast casual concept based in Houston.
read nowTaco joint changes name to provide mass appeal
September 15, 2015
Rusty Taco, a Texas-based chain offering street-style tacos, has announced it is changing its name to R Taco to drive broader appeal as it expands beyond its…
read nowTin Drum gears up for expansion
September 15, 2015
Tin Drum Asiacafé is on a franchising mission. It's seeking franchise candidates to expand the brand’s presence nationwide with a focus on developing…
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