Nick the Greek opens 60th location

May 30, 2023

Nick the Greek, a northern California-based chain serving Greek street food, has opened its 60th restaurant.

H&H Bagels hitting growth spurt after 50 years

May 30, 2023

New York City-based H&H Bagels, which opened in 1972 and has five locations, has signed deals to open 25 restaurants in Florida, California, Washington…

Korean fried chicken franchise makes Panama debut

May 25, 2023

Korean fried chicken franchise Bb.q Chicken opened its first location this week in Central America's Panama City, Panama, in the province of San Francisco, an…

Tyler, Texas welcoming Chicken Salad Chick

May 25, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick, which landed this week at No. 2 on the 2023 list of FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, is adding a location in Tyler, Texas, marking…

Jersey Mike’s now open in 50 states

May 25, 2023

Jersey Mike's Subs is now open in 50 states, thanks to its Alaska debut.

Crisp & Green on quest to open 130 units by 2024

May 25, 2023

Minnesota-based Crisp & Green is set to make its New York City debut in the NoMad neighborhood, marking entry into its tenth state. Ten additional states…

Former Starbucks, Jack in the Box executive joins Smoothie King as COO

May 25, 2023

Smoothie King has hired Camille Hymes as chief operating officer to help lead it through the next phase of national growth.

Velvet Taco opening 41st location

May 25, 2023

Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which made the 2023 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, will open its 41st restaurant next month in Waco, Texas, at S.

2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

A few things every brand on this list, chicken-focused or not, have in common, is a dedication to innovation, nimbleness and creativity. Those three attributes…

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Island Fin Poke making Nashville debut

May 18, 2023

The city of Nashville will be home to Florida-based Island Fin Poke Co next week when the chain opens its 26th location and second in Tennessee.

Pincho saddling up to Texas

May 17, 2023

Pincho, a Miami-based burger and kebab concept that has 10 locations in South Florida, is hitting Texas when it opens next month in Cypress at 8828 Barker…

Southern Grounds Coffee taps former Firehouse executive to lead national growth

May 17, 2023

Northeast Florida-based specialty coffee and cafe chain Southern Grounds has hired former Firehouse Subs Vice President of Franchise Development Greg Delks to…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos coming to Louisville

May 16, 2023

Southern California-born Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening its first restaurants in the southeastern US, with locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Knoxville…

TMAD coming to Colorado Springs

May 15, 2023

Colorado Springs will be home to the latest Teriyaki Madness when it opens a store Friday under the direction of Randy and Charity Stauffacher at 7895 Silicon…

Kura Sushi popping up in Georgia

May 15, 2023

Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled restaurant serving cuisine via a revolving sushi service model, opened this weekend at Exchange at Gwinnett, a nearly…

Ike's adding location in downtown LA

May 15, 2023

San Francisco-based Ike's love & Sandwiches is opening May 31 in Los Angeles at 523 W. 6th St.

Milk Jar Cookies launches franchise plans

May 15, 2023

Milk Jar Cookies is expanding to 39 U.S. states via a national franchise program.

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Fat Brands fuels Middle East expansion

May 12, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and 13 other restaurant…

Taziki's making New Orleans debut

May 12, 2023

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is opening its first New Orleans location this summer at 701 Metairie Road in the Old Metairie Village Shopping Center. It is the…