FAT Brands entering African market

March 9, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and seven other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal to bring five co-branded Fatburger and…

Hero Brands investing in Island Poke

March 9, 2021

UK-based Island Poke has secured an investment from Hero Brands, which owns German Doner Kebab and Choppaluna, to help it accelerate growth, according to a…

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2021

Although the pandemic has forced thousands of brands — old and new — to shutter, the newbies on our list of “20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch” are finding ways…

Mountain Mike's opens in Highland, California

March 5, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Highland store in San Bernadino County in California. Owned by 16-unit franchisee and area developer Robby Basati…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. opening in Missouri

March 5, 2021

Main Squeeze Juice Co. is opening four locations in St. Louis, Missouri, this year as part of its national expansion efforts, according to a press release.

Farmer Boys opens in Arizona

March 2, 2021

Farmer Boys has opened its first Arizona location in the City Gate Marketplace at 1535 West Higley Road in Gilbert. "The fresher the food, the better it…

Little Caesars franchisee opening Mutts locations in Arizona

March 1, 2021

Mutts Canine Cantina, a restaurant for dogs and their owners, will open six locations in Phoenix via a franchise agreement with Cafrema Investments, which owns…

Clean Juice expanding to all 50 states

February 26, 2021

With a goal of operating in all 50 states, Clean Juice is on track to award over 60 franchise units in 2021, of which 35 will be open by year's end. The…

Hoots Wings inks 60-unit franchisee deal

February 26, 2021

Hoots Wings, the fast casual wing concept owned by Hooters, has signed its first franchise agreement since launching a franchising initiative last year.

Checkers franchisee bringing Capriotti's to Fresno

February 25, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a franchise agreement to open three stores in Fresno, California, with the first opening in early spring at 5058 N. Palm…

GFG accelerating Pennsylvania expansion

February 24, 2021

Greek from Greece Cafe Cuisine has opened its first two Pennsylvania locations, according to a company press release. The location at 107 N. 33rd St., is the…

Pollo Campero entering Tampa

February 23, 2021

Guatemala-born Pollo Campero is moving into Tampa as part of a 40-unit expansion into Florida over the next over years. With a growth goal of more than 25…

Vitality Bowls full of life in 2021

February 23, 2021

California-based Vitality Bowls has launched an expansion plan, targeting Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Austin and Phoenix. The healthy fast casual plans…

German Doner Kebab opening 47 locations by year's end

February 22, 2021

After reporting a solid year of growth in 2020, German Doner Kebab — based in Glasgow, Scotland — is on a mission to double its portfolio in the U.K. by…

The Habit Burger adds Jersey location

February 19, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based burger joint owned by YUM Brands, opened Wednesday in Wayne, New Jersey at The Parke at Hamburg, according to a…

Green Market Cafe targeting Florida for franchise growth

February 19, 2021

Tampa-based Green Market Cafe is on track for continued growth with the Greater Tampa Bay region as a first priority, according to owner Andrew Koumi.

Main Squeeze Juice opens storefront with production facility

February 18, 2021

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie bar whose ownership group includes New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead, has opened a…

Dog Haus opening virtual restaurant in Central Austin

February 17, 2021

Dog Haus Gourmet has opened a virtual restaurant in Austin, Texas, according to a press release.

Noodles launches major franchise initiative

February 17, 2021

In an effort to expand its off-premise footprint in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina and Texas, Noodles & Company has launched a…

Ono Hawaiian opening California drive-thru location

February 17, 2021

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, founded in 2002 on Santa Monica Boulevard in California, is opening a ground-up location Thursday in Monterey Park, California, marking its…