McAlister's expanding throughout Midwest

August 26, 2013

McAlister's Deli has announced that its largest franchisee, The Saxton Group, has signed an agreement to develop 30 new restaurants in three states over the…

Villa Enterprises expands shopping mall presence

August 23, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…

Starbucks marks 10 years in Chile, Peru

August 23, 2013

Chile and Peru opened their doors to Starbucks Coffee Company 10 years ago and are, this week, celebrating a decade of growth that has established more than…

Jordan welcoming Pitbull, New Miami Subs Grill

August 23, 2013

The New Miami Subs Grill has inked a deal with AlSiham Foods, a corporation that specializes in equity ownership of international and regional franchises, to…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Fresh To Order opens in Knoxville, Nashville

August 22, 2013

Fresh To Order has moved into Tennessee with territory launches in Knoxville and Nashville and has continued expansion in Chattanooga, where the chain…

3 Ways a Budget is Key to Growth for a Fast Casual Restaurant

Developing and maintaining an operating budget, bolstering market dominance and growing sales and profits are critical to an operator's success.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza targets Detroit for growth

August 20, 2013

California-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that its franchisee, Blaze Midwest Inc., will open a location in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak, Mich., in…

Quiznos signs development agreement for Nicaragua

August 20, 2013

QSR International has signed a three-unit Quiznos development agreement for the country of Nicaragua with Industria de Comida Rápida S.A., managed by Bergman…

Smoothie King recognizes stores for outstanding sales

August 20, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has awarded nearly 100 stores from across its international network with the 8th annual King's Klub award. Smoothie King's most…

Williams Fresh Cafe partners with Yogurty's

August 20, 2013

Williams Fresh Cafe, a fast casual chain with 36 locations in Ontario, Canada, is teaming up with Yogurty's, the largest self-serve frozen yogurt group of…

Zaxby's hits billion-dollar milestone

August 20, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has hit $1 billion in gross sales in the past 12 months. The fast casual chicken franchise based in Athens, Ga., operates 576 units…

PizzaRev rolling out franchise program

August 20, 2013

L.A.-based PizzaRev is officially entering the franchise arena as part of its strategic growth plan.

Veggie Grill to open 20th unit

August 19, 2013

Veggie Grill, the West Coast fast casual restaurant concept serving only plant-based food, will open its first restaurant in the San Diego community Thursday…

New top-your-own pizza concept marks its debut in Phoenix

August 19, 2013

The newest top-your-own pizza concept, Fired Pie, has planted a flag in the Phoenix market, at Deer Valley Towne Center.

5 fast casuals opening at San Diego airport

August 19, 2013

Five fast casual restaurants are opening soon at San Diego International Airport's as part of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority's comprehensive…

Korean fast casual launching in Ohio

August 19, 2013

Gosh Enterprises, best known for its Charleys Philly Steaks brand, are unveiling a new fast casual concept — BiBiBop — this week in Ohio, according to the…

Mooyah adding 48 restaurants in Florida

August 19, 2013

MOOYAH has an ambitious growth plan for the state of Florida, focusing on Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, the Fort Myers/Naples area…

Chicken Salad Chick to open 2nd location in SC

August 19, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick will open a new franchise location in Columbia, S.C. The new restaurant will be at 5109 Sunset Blvd.

Asian Box CEO: Gluten-free zone leading to brand's growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 1-year-old concept is gearing up for growth.