The Dolly Llama lands multi-unit deal for California, Nevada

November 30, 2021

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and artisanal ice cream brand, has signed a four-unit franchise deal marking its entry into Nevada with one unit…

Amy's Drive Thru rolling out 4th location

November 30, 2021

Amy's Drive Thru, a vegetarian concept created by the founders of the packaged retail line, Amy's Kitchen, is opening its fourth location Thursday in…

Naf Naf signs 2 multi-unit deals

November 30, 2021

Chicago-based Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has signed two multi-unit development deals to open 13 locations in Atlanta and Charlotte.

Proposition Chicken adding 2 locations by year's end

November 30, 2021

Founded nearly eight years ago in San Francisco, Proposition Chicken is adding two locations next month in the Bay Area. Its flagship location will move to…

The Habit Burger adding to San Diego footprint

November 29, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill is opening this week in Vista, a city in San Diego County, California, according to a company press release.

Wing It On flying into Virginia

November 24, 2021

Wing It On, a New England-based wing joint, has signed an agreement with Praveen Kumar to open the chain's first Virginia location. Focused on the DMV area…

Wingstop uniforms made from recycled water bottles

November 24, 2021

Dallas-based Wingstop, which has 1,600 locations worldwide, is rolling out a uniform program featuring clothing made from over 2 million recycled plastic water…

Brown Bag Seafood swimming into Charlotte

November 24, 2021

Chicago-based Brown Bag Seafood Co. is opening four locations next year, including its first restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 10-unit concept…

Biggby Coffee adds location in home state

November 24, 2021

Biggy Coffee, a 260-plus-unit brand based in Lansing, Michigan, opened a location last month in White Lake, Michigan.

Poke House opens 4 units in London

November 22, 2021

After opening its first location in the UK last month, Italy-based Poke House has added restaurants in London's Spitalfields, Victoria, Canary Wharf and…

Robeks' sales jump 27%, plan to open in Denver, Salt Lake City

November 19, 2021

Robeks, known for fresh smoothies, juices, bowls and premium toasts, kicks off the fourth quarter of 2021 with robust sales that put the brand on track to…

Former chemist becomes Capriotti's franchisee

November 19, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened in Eastvale, California, under the direction of Tim Robison, who spent 15 years working for the Department of Defense and…

Mooyah lands 15-unit deal

November 19, 2021

Marc Verderame, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes' newest franchise owner, has signed the brand's largest development deal to date.

Qdoba signs multi-unit deal for Canada

November 19, 2021

Qdoba Mexican Eats has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to bring five locations to Canada. The development agreement includes Ontario, Ottawa, Cornwall…

Shipley Do-Nuts signs 25-unit deal for DFW area

November 19, 2021

Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a franchise agreement with HPL Capital LLC to open 25 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Famous Toastery relaunches franchising, doubling presence by 2024

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

After surviving the pandemic, Famous Toastery is poised to grow out of its home market of Charlotte, expanding into Virginia and Tennessee, and two of its…

BurgerFi adding 3 Miami units

November 18, 2021

BurgerFi is opening three corporate-owned locations in Miami in River Landing, South Beach and Miami Lakes by 2022. The chain will hire nearly 75 team members…

How Smashburger president remains 'pandemic positive'

Carl Bachmann, president at Smashburger, discusses how the brand's commitment to culinary innovation has contributed to continued double-digit sales growth

The Lincoln Eatery launches pasta concept

November 17, 2021

The Lincoln Eatery, a food hall in Miami Beach, has opened its first pasta concept — Pesto Italian Cuisiner. Inspired by the flavors, traditions…

Torchy's Tacos opens 69th Texas unit

November 17, 2021

Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with its Frisco-Hollyhock restaurant. Located at 1555 US Highway 380, Suite 100, the…