Franchising News & Media

Salata launches microsite to drive franchise sales

November 21, 2019

Houston's Salata has launched a microsite to serve as a hub for prospective franchisees in all phases of the franchising journey, from exploring initial…

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Coolgreens rolls out tamper-proof packaging

November 21, 2019

Drivers delivering Coolgreens orders won't be able to sneak a bite, thanks to the tamper-proof packaging the chain rolled out this month.

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Dave's Hot Chicken fires up San Diego expansion

November 21, 2019

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening in San Diego via a 12-location agreement with multi-unit operators Andrew Feghali and Lawrence Kourie. The…

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Wingstop landing in France

November 20, 2019

Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations, has opened the doors to its first France location in Toulon at 28 Ave., Ste Claire, 83160 La…

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Moe’s Southwest Grill 'all-digital/kiosk-only' restaurants coming to Pittsburgh, Charlottesville

November 20, 2019

Moe's Southwest Grill will introduce its first two "All-Digital/Kiosk-Only" locations in the first quarter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Charlottesville…

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Wahoo's Fish Taco opens at Staples Center

November 20, 2019

Wahoo's Fish Taco has opened at the Los Angeles Staples Center on the Main Concourse next to Section 117. "It's truly a privilege to be part of the Staples…

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Gott's was fast casual before 'fast casual' was a thing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although the term "fast casual" hadn't been coined when Gott's Roadside opened in 1999, in St. Helena, Northern California, the seven-unit chain was operating…

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Rex's Chicken ready to expand

November 19, 2019

Rex's Chicken, a Tulsa-based chicken concept founded in 1976, is gearing up for growth. The chain, which once boasted 55 units, closed its last location in…

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Qdoba continuing New York expansion

November 19, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is continuing its expansion across the state of New York with the help of seasoned franchisees, John and Jeff Froccaro. The Froccaro…

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Urban Plates opening in Manhattan Beach

November 19, 2019

Urban Plates, a fast casual restaurant concept serving made-from-scratch meals using ethically sourced ingredients, is opening a location Nov. 25 in Manhattan…

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Curry Up Now deal makes Indiana 'Ground Zero' for Midwest expansion

November 19, 2019

Curry Up Now is moving in on the Midwest, by expanding across the Hoosier State of Indiana, thanks to a finalized deal for a multi-unit franchise for the…

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Blaze signs Dunkin' franchisee to 3 Dallas-area units

November 18, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is adding three more restaurants to the Dallas region, joining a dozen other current Texas stores. Franchise partner, Kanti Dalsania…

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Billy Sims opening in Wisconsin

November 15, 2019

Billy Sims BBQ opened its first Wisconsin unit this week at 1442 West Washington St., in West Bend. Co-founder Billy Sims, Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL…

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Jersey Mikes open in Chicago's Union Station

November 15, 2019

Jersey Mike's Subs is now open at Chicago's Union Station. The Grove Inc., a food and beverage operator, opened the restaurant in the upper concourse food…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in New York

November 15, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual concept specializing in customizable macaroni and cheese bowls, has signed a franchise agreement with husband-and-wife…

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Captain D's hooks Utah

November 15, 2019

Captain D's is entering Utah, thanks to a franchise development agreement with MH & Sons Enterprises, led by Maqsood Merchant, a multi-unit operator with…

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Coolgreens growing Dallas footprint

November 15, 2019

Coolgreens is opening next year in Dallas' Old Town community at 5500 Greenville Ave., Ste. 504

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How 1 VP manages supply chain of 4 brands with 1,100 units

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Debbie Pagliai, VP of Supply Chain at Coffee & Bagel Brands, discusses her strategy to managing the supply chain of a 1,100-unit brand.

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Little Beet opens in Washington, DC

November 13, 2019

New York City-based Little Beet, a plant-inspired fast casual concept, is opening Thursday in the Pentagon City Mall, a shopping mall in Arlington, Virginia…

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Mooyah's redesign focuses on upgrading customer experience

November 13, 2019

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is unveling a new look to its stores' interiors in hopes of giving dine-in as well as to-go customers a better experience.

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