Dickey's opens 3 ghost kitchens

December 29, 2020

Dallas-based barbecue franchise, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, opened three ghost kitchen last week in Chicago, Orlando and Oakland, California, respectively…

Capriotti's inks 12-unit Florida deal

December 29, 2020

Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening 12 locations in the Miami area over the next decade. Hotel developers and father-son duo, Marco and M.J.

How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation

Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…

Huey Magoo's opens in Mississippi

December 28, 2020

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has opened its first restaurant in Mississippi in McComb, President and CEO Andy Howard said in company press release.

Dave's Hot Chicken hits Orange County

December 23, 2020

Southern California-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Orange County location today at 10832 Warner Ave. in Fountain Valley. Marking the brand's…

SoFresh opens Tampa Westshore location

December 21, 2020

Tampa-based SoFresh is opening a store in today in the Town Square Center along Westshore Boulevard, a news release said.

Mod signs deal for 30 stores in 7 years

December 18, 2020

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has added its 10th franchise partner, DBMC Restaurants, which will develop 30 stores over the next seven years. Its area of…

German Doner Kebab opens 50th unit

December 18, 2020

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, German Doner Kebab has opened its 50th restaurant in the U.K., marking the thirteenth store to open this year and the creation of…

Kona Poke opening express location in Orlando

December 17, 2020

Central Florida-based Kona Poke is opening its first Orlando Kona Poke Express food trailer Saturday at Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr.

Fatburger continues Singapore, California expansion

December 17, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and seven other restaurant concepts, has opened its fifth co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…

NYC soup shop adds cloud-based tech

December 17, 2020

Hale & Hearty Soups, a New York City-based fast casual chain, has tapped Appetize Technologies Inc. to upgrade its point-of-sale operations at all 2…

Modern Market gets 'Honest' about pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Operating out of a Modern Market in Broomfield, Colorado, the delivery-only concept comes from the chefs behind Modern Market, a 26-unit healthy fast casual…

Freddy's opens 400th location

December 16, 2020

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its milestone 400th location. Located at the Bluhawk Shopping Center in Overland Park, Kansas, the…

GFG opening 5 locations in 6 months

December 16, 2020

Greek From Greece is opening five locations in the next six months, according to a company press release. With 44 corporate stores open or in development in…

Dave's Hot Chicken inks 26-unit deal for Texas

December 15, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food turned fast casual brand, has inked a franchise agreement to open 26 locations throughout Houston and…

Hoots CEO on decision to franchise now: 'Why not?'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sal Melilli, CEO and creator of Hoots,

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express make Louisiana debut

December 14, 2020

The state of Louisiana welcomed its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express co-branded unit earlier this month in Alexandria, according to a company press…

Curry Up Now expanding Texas footprint

December 14, 2020

Curry Up Now has finalized a multi-unit franchise deal in Texas with KCP Concepts to open locations in Dallas, followed by the Richardson and Lakewood…

Charleys will meet you at the mall

December 11, 2020

Charleys Philly Steaks is opening its newest location at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Starbird completes biggest funding round, plans openings

December 9, 2020

Starbird Chicken has completed its largest equity fundraising round of $4 million which will help it further expand in Northern California and into the Los…