Fresh to Order CEO explains why expansion plans include some states, not others

Fresh to Order's CEO, Pierre Panos, shares details on the company's expansion plans that include corporate stores opening in Atlanta, Dallas and Knoxville as…

'Fast-fine' brand opening in Denver

June 16, 2015

Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery, which describes itself as a hybrid of fast casual and fine dining, is opening its first restaurant this summer in lower…

Johnny Rockets pushing franchise expansion

June 16, 2015

Johnny Rockets' franchise development team has announced its nationwide list of markets it believes is ideally suited for the all-American brand.

Uncle Maddio's execs: Fast casual pizza still burning up growth

Uncle Maddio's director of operations, Scott Goodrich, and CEO Matt Andrew discuss how hot the fast casual pizza industry is and what's helped the brand…

Uncle Maddio's expands Florida footprint

June 15, 2015

The build-your-own, fast-casual pizza restaurant signed a franchisee agreement for three units in the Sarasota, Florida area.

Kneaders opening third Colorado store

June 15, 2015

Kneaders Bakery & Café are calling residents of Arvada, Colorado, to experience the smell of its freshly baked bread and pastries when it opens a location June…

On the Move: fast casual pizza joints expanding footprint

June 11, 2015

Fast casual pizza chains are a growing trend and two brands are expanding their footprints.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe targeting Tampa

June 11, 2015

Over the next couple years, the sandwich and smoothie franchise aims to open about 10 new locations in Tampa and its surrounding cities, including Palm Harbor…

The Halal Guys sells out Cali

June 11, 2015

The Halal Guys has sold out California with the signing of three major multi-unit franchise deals for the state.

Blaze expands foot print with 4 units

June 10, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced the opening of several new locations.

Newk's opens near Auburn University

June 9, 2015

Newk’s Eatery’s franchisee team JMH Dining has opened a location in the Heart of Auburn shopping center with the team’s third Newk’s Eatery in East Alabama.

Tennis pro Michael Chang opens 2nd Pieology

June 8, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria is now open in La Mirada, California, the second franchised location opened by tennis professional and brother of Pieology founder Michael…

Wok Box opens in Arlington

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen, a Canadian-based fast casual chain, has opened its latest restaurant in Arlington, Texas.

Dickey’s opens 3 units in 3 states

June 4, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening three locations in three states this week, starting with today’s opening in Mobile, Alabama.

Blaze expands southern footprint

June 4, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced several upcoming openings for the fast casual pizza brand.

Carin Stutz planning to take McAlister's nationwide

McAlister's CEO Carin Stutz discusses her plans for taking the brand across the nation.

Tropical Smoothie hosting Cleveland franchising event

June 3, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café is aggressively targeting Cleveland for franchise growth.

North Carolina welcomes second Burger 21

June 2, 2015

Burger 21 is opening its second North Carolina unit Monday in the city of Cary.

Salata still 'springing' across Texas

June 2, 2015

Salata will open its first Spring, Texas, location at 11 a.m., Friday.

South Florida gaining McAlister's

June 2, 2015

McAlister’s Deli has signed a 10-unit development agreement for counties in southern Florida.