Franchising News & Media

Chiko opening 5th location

July 9, 2021

Chiko, a Washington D.C.-based fast casual that pairs modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors, is opening its fifth location by…

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Dave’s Hot Chicken signs 10-unit Texas deal

July 9, 2021

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, is bringing 10 brick-and-mortar locations to select markets along the I-35 Corridor in Texas…

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50 Atlanta-based Moe's locations undergo makeover

July 8, 2021

Moe's Southwest Grill has remodeled more than 50 restaurants in Atlanta. Home to Moe's and the brand's largest market, Atlanta is the latest city to experience…

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FAT Brands signs 50-store deal for Mexico

July 8, 2021

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, is headed to Mexico with a 50-store…

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Island Fin Poké opening first Illinois location in Downers Grove

July 7, 2021

Island Fin Poke, a fast casual restaurant known for Hawaiian style build-your-own poke bowls, plans to open its first Illinois location in Downers Grove Market…

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Bonchon leaning into fast casual format

July 7, 2021

Thanks to a shift in operational initiatives, Bonchon, which has been serving Korean fried chicken in a casual dining environment since 2002, is outpacing most…

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PF Chang's expanding to-go model

July 6, 2021

Although known for serving upscale Asian food, P.F. Chang's entered the limited-service market last year with its first to-go concept and is stoking the fire…

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Pieology fires up 1st UK store

July 6, 2021

Tustin, California-based Pieology has opened its first store in the United Kingdom, which it said in a news release is part of its efforts to spread the…

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Slim Chickens adding to Maryland presence

July 6, 2021

Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has added a location in Bowie, Maryland, under the direction of D&D Slims…

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BurgerFi ramping up growth via 3 channels

July 6, 2021

After going public in December 2020 and being named FastCasual's 2021 Brand of the Year, BurgerFi International Inc. is expanding its presence through three…

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Pokemoto launches app, online ordering

July 6, 2021

Pokemoto, a 14-location poke concept owned by Muscle Maker Grill Inc., is expanding its digital presence via a partnership with Snackpass, a social e-commerce…

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Chicken Salad Chick continues growth in Kentucky

July 2, 2021

On the heels of its Paducah, Kentucky, debut just last month, Chicken Salad Chick will open another Kentucky location July 14 in Hopkinsville at 4014 Ft.

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The Habit Burger Grill aims for growth in East, West Coast markets

July 2, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, a fast casual chain specializing in charbroiled hamburgers, plans to continue expansion, hitting markets in New England, California…

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Modern Market Eatery looks to hit more campuses after Notre Dame success

July 1, 2021

Modern Market Eatery, a fast casual restaurant offering nutritious menu items, plans to expand to more college campus prompted by recent success at the…

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Lucky's Hot Chicken hatching major growth plans

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although it's less than 1 year old, Dallas-based Lucky's Hot Chicken ain't cluckin' around. With two locations open, it's on target to open five more next year…

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Bellagreen testing carry-out, delivery-only prototype

July 1, 2021

Bellagreen, a fast casual brand featuring salads, burgers, pasta, tacos, dessert and wine, is testing a carryout and delivery-only prototype in Houston.

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Pancheros opening in Bismarck mall

July 1, 2021

Pancheros Mexican Grill is opening at the Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota, marking the area's third location, according to a company press release.

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Lego Master Builder promoting Shake Shack's latest opening

July 1, 2021

Shake Shack is opening its ninth Massachusetts location Monday in Somerville at the base of Assembly Row's newest residential building, Miscela, at 35…

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