Franchisee of Fuzzy's, Newk's adding Bobby's Burgers to portfolio

August 11, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is hitting the Colorado scene, thanks to a 10-unit deal with Rogers Restaurant Group, led by father-and-son duo Marc and Zach…

Siblings, friends create Greek fast casual concept

August 11, 2023

Butterflied Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept created by two sister-brother duos, is opening next week in Manhattan to serve the fresh flavors of Greece.

Clean Eatz supplying meals to US military bases

August 11, 2023

Clean Eatz Kitchen, a meal prep franchise, delivered its first international meal shipment last week to Iwakuni, Japan, as part of the franchise's partnership…

Dillas opening 5th North Texas unit

August 10, 2023

Dillas Quesadillas, a North Texas-based restaurant specializing in cooked-to-order quesadillas, is opening next month in Forney, Texas, at 303 Marketplace…

Mo’ Bettahs opening in Texas

August 10, 2023

Mo' Bettahs is inviting a new style of backyard barbecue to The Lone Star State, serving family recipes straight from Hawaii when it opens its fourth Texas…

Captain D's opens 3rd Express prototype

August 9, 2023

Nashville-based Captain D's is opening its third Express model, a prototype featuring a double drive-thru and carryout service only, in the St. Louis-area…

Qdoba plans rapid expansion

August 9, 2023

San Diego-based Qdoba, which has 750 restaurants in 45 states, is planning for rapid expansion. The privately-held company expects to double in size over the…

Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…

Sankranti spices things up at Georgia Tech

August 9, 2023

Sankranti Indian Kitchen will soon open its third restaurant next month near Atlanta-based Georgia Tech in West Midtown at 85 5th Street in the Technology…

Crisp & Green expanding in Chicago

August 8, 2023

Crisp & Green, owned by Steele Brands, has entered the Illinois market, opening at 899 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Vernon Hills and marking the brand's entry…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Opens New Restaurant in McKinleyville

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Along California’s Northern Coast

Craveworthy launches Lucky Cat Poke Company

August 7, 2023

Craveworthy Brands has created Lucky Cat Poke Company, a fast casual poke restaurant concept opening its first brick-and-mortar location Thursday at the…

Slim Chickens adding location in Leeds, UK

August 7, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding a restaurant in Leeds, U.K., under the direction of long-time partner Boparan Restaurant Group, which owns several other…

Johnny Rockets lands 20-unit Texas deal

August 7, 2023

Thanks to a deal with Texasb-based Brame Holdings LLC, Johnny Rockets, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is opening 20 locations over the next 10 years in Texas with…

Wing Zone launches hot chicken concept

August 4, 2023

Wing Zone opened Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings Restaurant last week in Las Vegas featuring two Nashville Hot Chicken-inspired menu items: Hot Chicken Tenders…

Sweet Paris opening in Coral Gables

July 31, 2023

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening next month in Coral Gables, Florida, at 3005 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

Dig: 'No sleep til Brooklyn'

July 27, 2023

Dig, a chef-centric eatery based in New York City, is opening its second Brooklyn restaurant in September in the mixed-use City Point development.

Trashy Dawg barking into Alabama

July 27, 2023

Trashy Dawg, an eclectic take on fast casual dining created by Epic Brands, is opening next month in Huntsville, Alabama.

KC natives bringing Goodcents to Texas

July 26, 2023

Kansas City-based Goodcents is expanding into Texas by year's end with a 10-unit area representative agreement with Jax and Chad Johnson, two Kansas City…

Father-son duo bringing Clean Juice to Austin

July 26, 2023

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise, is opening its first Austin location this weekend, thanks to a deal with father-and-son duo…