September 28, 2015
Chronic Tacos, a California inspired Mexican grill, is expanding its western presence with the opening of its first Arizona restaurant.
read nowSeptember 28, 2015
Woody’s Bar-B-Q has named David Allgood as VP of operations to help the chain expand.
read nowSeptember 25, 2015
Pie Five Pizza will open stores in the Kansas City, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas this weekend.
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Brothers Kevin and Randy Daniel recently added eight stores to an existing five-store agreement signed earlier with their team of investors.
read nowSeptember 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 nowSeptember 25, 2015
Cava Grill, the Washington, D.C.-based Mediterranean restaurant concept and CPG brand, has raised $45 million in Series B funding.
read nowSeptember 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 nowSeptember 23, 2015
Pielogy plans to open at least three stores in Guam and Saipan under the direction of Progressive Pies, LLC.
read nowSeptember 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 nowSeptember 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 nowSeptember 22, 2015
Pie Five Pizza is on the move with locations set to open in Kansas and Texas.
read nowSeptember 21, 2015
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants continues to expand nationwide with the addition of 178 stores.
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Taco Bell’s fast casual concept, U.S. Taco Company, is closing just 14 months after it opened in Huntington Beach.
read nowSeptember 18, 2015
BURGERFI has signed two new franchise deals, which will result in 18 restaurants opening in Dallas and the surrounding areas.
read nowSeptember 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 nowSeptember 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 nowSeptember 16, 2015
Smashburger is opening its fourth Calgary location this week in Alberta, Canada.
read nowSeptember 15, 2015
CIC Partners is now the majority investor in Willie’s Grill & Icehouse, a 17-unit fast casual concept based in Houston.
read nowSeptember 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…
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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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