Fajita Pete's opens in apartment complex

October 29, 2019

Fajita Pete's first College Station, Texas, restaurant is now open at 711 University Drive, Ste. 100, under the direction of Jacob Yezak and Jeremy…

Why 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year' to update your restaurant tech

Restaurants need to take action to ensure they get the most out of the busy holiday season, and one way to do that is by upgrading their point-of-sale systems.

Blaze will open 5 Southern Louisiana units

October 29, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to grow the brand's presence in southern Louisiana. Restaurant owner-operators, Kaleb and Khai Duong…

Marketing on a shoestring? Yes, it can be done

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

Social media gives operators with limited budgets a way to gain exposure to customers. Supporting charities and non-profits also helps, as a panel talk at the…

Paris Baguette taps Gregg Koffler as franchise sales VP

October 24, 2019

Gregg Koffler has been named as vice president of franchise sales and development at Paris Baguette.

The Local Culinary expanding in Florida

October 24, 2019

The Local Culinary, a virtual delivery-only restaurant group, will open two commissary-style kitchens in Florida, one in Boca Raton and one in Aventura.

Mutts signs Texas breakout deal to open three dog friendly restaurants in Denver

October 23, 2019

Mutts Canine Cantina, a pooch friendly restaurant and dog park chain, announced an exclusive deal to expand beyond the state of Texas with three new franchise…

Garbanzo Mediterranean opening first Boston restaurant

October 23, 2019

Come this winter New England will be home to its first Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh restaurant as the brand plans to open in Boston at 134 Boylston Street.

Zoup opens in Ballston, Virginia

October 23, 2019

Zoup Eatery is open for business in Ballston, Virginia, on North Fairfax Drive. It is the first Arlington location for the brand, according to a press release.

Henny Penny expanding world headquarters

October 23, 2019

Henny Penny, a manufacturer of foodservice equipment for restaurant operators, is adding 150,000 square feet to its world headquarters in Eaton, Ohio, a 35…

Moe's Southwest Grill enters Minnesota

October 23, 2019

Moe's Southwest Grill has opened its first restaurant in the state of Minnesota inside the St. Paul airport between Terminals E and F, according to a company…

Former MLB Pitcher Todd Stottlemyre franchising poke concept

October 23, 2019

Koi Poke, a six-unit poke fast casual concept based in Arizona, is launching a national franchise platform under the name, Koibito Poke. Former Major League…

Paris Baguette opens second store in Virginia

October 22, 2019

International bakery chain Paris Baguette has opened a store at 11200 Main Street, as part of Korean grocery H-Mart, in Fairfax, Virginia.

Blaze opens 11th North Carolina store

October 22, 2019

Blaze Fast Fired Pizza will open on West Wendover Avenue in Greensboro, North Carolina on Oct. 24 with free 11-inch build-your-own the next day for those who…

Big franchise growth ahead for Slim Chickens

October 21, 2019

Slim Chickens has a goal to hit 600 locations in the next decade and is making fast track on the initiative with seven multi-unit franchise agreements totaling…

8 foodservice innovations that should be on your radar

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Check out eight innovative foodservice products designed to make operating a restaurant a little easier and energy efficient.

Bibigo Kitchen to open in LA

October 18, 2019

Bibigo Kitchen will open Oct. 21 at Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles, a news release said. This follows the May opening of its first San Diego…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opening Modesto, California store

October 18, 2019

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening the doors to a new location, its first brand store in Modesto, California.

Fast casuals bliss out over plant-based ice cream

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Ice cream and frozen novelties made up $304 million of the retail plant-based market in the U.S. as of April 2019, with revenues increasing 26% over last year…

Farmer Boys opens 100th unit

October 17, 2019

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual concept, is opening its hundredth unit next month at 23190 Cajalco Expressway in Perris, California.