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Chicken Salad Chick to make Destin debut
July 2, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick, based in Auburn, Ala., will open Florida's second Chicken Salad Chick franchise at the end of the month in Destin. The restaurant is…
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Teriyaki Madness CEO prepares for Asian Invasion
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Rod Arreola chatted with us about why he expects other Asian concepts to jump on the fast casual bandwagon and how he plans to drive the competition.
read nowFranchising sales, growth up 10 percent in 2012
July 1, 2013
Because of more available credit and numerous acquisition opportunities, the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. grew in size and scope in 2012…
read nowGreat Wraps announces rebranding efforts
July 1, 2013
Great Wraps, an Atlanta-based, hot-wrapped sandwich, grilled sandwich and fresh salad concept, has recently brought on Matthew DeBusk as VP of brand…
read nowDickey's signs 500th franchisee
June 28, 2013
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue just sold its 500th franchise. The chain has 312 locations open with another 200 in development and is now ready to take the…
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Your Pie founder: Fast casuals will beat the '$10-pizza chains'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Americans are tired of the companies with unlimited marketing budgets telling them what they should eat and drink, says Drew French, founder of Your Pie.
read nowZaxby's headed west with 18-unit deal
June 28, 2013
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has reached a multi-unit franchising agreement with MJM 5G LLC, a multiconcept owner/operator restaurant group, which will give the…
read nowRising customer demand calls for new Daily Juice franchisees
June 28, 2013
Daily Juice will expand its presence in Austin, Texas, with the opening of the newest Daily Juice location at 3300 Bee Cave Road in Westlake Hills.
read nowPie Five Pizza adding 15 units to Florida agreement
June 27, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded 15 additional franchise units to L. Gale Lemerand to expand even further in the Florida market.
read nowBoneheads preps for franchise growth with new store design
June 27, 2013
Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, an Atlanta-based fast casual restaurant concept, has developed a new store design and prototype, the brand's…
read nowSeattle-based sushi chain opening 1st unit outside of Washington
June 27, 2013
Blue C Sushi, a Japanese fast casual chain, is expanding into California. Marking its first location outside of Seattle, Blue C Sushi's newest restaurant will…
read nowSeattle Seahawks wide receiver newest Wingstop franchisee
June 27, 2013
Seattle Seahawk Sidney Rice is using the NFL off-season to earn his wings. The wide receiver has signed on with Wingstop, the 570-unit wing chain, to open five…
read nowWingstop lands new unit in San Fran
June 26, 2013
Wingstop has expanded in San Francisco, opening at 5698 3rd St. East, in the Bayview area. This is the 38th location in the Bay Area, one of the…
read nowBetween Rounds named Military Friendly Franchise
June 26, 2013
Connecticut-based Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café has been named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs.
read nowCrazy Pita expanding through Nevada
June 26, 2013
Crazy Pita Restaurant Group has announced expansion plans to include three new restaurant locations in southern Nevada. The current Crazy Pita opened six years…
read nowMooyah opens 2nd Frisco location
June 25, 2013
Mooyah is opening its second location this week in Frisco, Texas, at 5170 Main St. To mark the new opening, Mooyah Main Street will celebrate a continued…
read nowRe-imaged Schlotzsky's to open in Corsicana, Texas
June 25, 2013
Schlotzsky's has announced the opening of its newest Lotz Better location at 3101 Mountain Drive in Corsicana, Texas. Built with Schlotzsky's rebranding…
read nowBakery chains ruling fast casual industry
June 24, 2013
Despite a surge from Mexican concepts last year, bakery cafés are still the sales leader of the fast casual restaurant segment, according to Technomic.
read nowChicken Salad Chick adds 3 to corporate team to fuel growth
June 24, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick has expanded its corporate staff with the addition of Jim Thompson, VP of operations, Jessica Claussen, corporate trainer and Mimi Martin…
read nowRestaurant chains capitalize on increase in SBA lending
June 20, 2013
A new report released at the start of the International Franchise Expo in New York City shows that U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending to…
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