Middle Eastern fast casual brand Zooba arrives in New York

September 26, 2019

In its first expansion move outside of Egypt, Middle Eastern eatery, Zooba, is opening Friday in New York City's Nolita neighborhood.

Blaze founders collaborate with celeb investors on hot chicken concept

September 26, 2019

Dave's Hot Chicken is leaving behind its humble beginnings as a parking lot pop-up thanks to a few celebrity investors and support from the founders of…

Chicken Salad Chick increasing Ohio presence

September 25, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Ohio with its latest location opening next month in Mason. Following the recent debut in Anderson Township, the Mason…

Curry Up Now adding Jersey unit

September 25, 2019

Curry Up Now is opening a second New Jersey location by year's end at 91 Washington St., nestled in the center of Hoboken's Historic District, according to a…

Dog Haus entering Austin market

September 25, 2019

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus has signed two area development agreements totalling 10 locations in the Austin area, according to a press release.

Why Bon Appétit is now a fast casual competitor

September 24, 2019

Bon Appétit, a food lifestyle magazine featuring recipes, wouldn’t normally be competition for fast casual brands, but it is now thanks to the launch of Bon…

La Boulangerie owners launch pizza concept

September 24, 2019

There's another limited-service pizza brand in the mix now that the two men who run fast casual brand La Boulangerie — Pascal Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi — have…

Wingstop doubling Mexico footprint

September 23, 2019

Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations worldwide, is doubling its presence in Mexico  with an agreement with franchisee, Wingstop Mexico. The deal…

Chicken Guy! teams with celebrity chef Guy Fieri on Levi's Stadium location

September 23, 2019

Levi's Stadium in California is now home to a Chicken Guy! restaurant developed in a collaboration with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, a California native.

Wolfgang Puck opens fast casual brand in Hong Kong

September 23, 2019

Wolfgang Puck is opening his fast casual brand, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen, Oct. 9, at the arrivals hall in the Hong Kong International Airport. Collaborating with…

Kitchen United raises $40M to fuel growth in New York

September 20, 2019

Kitchen United has closed on its $40 million Series B funding round to fuel growth of its commercial kitchen centers, which house 10 to 15 restaurant brands…

Little Greek Fresh Grill adds to Florida presence

September 20, 2019

Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast casual Greek restaurant with an American influence, has opened in Orlando at 3128 South Orange Ave., in the Lucky's Market…

LEON adding to US footprint

September 20, 2019

Just more than a year after London-based LEON brought its natural fast-food concept across the pond with a downtown Washington, D.C., location, and a month…

&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens

September 19, 2019

D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…

3 fast casuals entering new markets

Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Virginia, Melt Shop is entering Florida and Jollibee is expanding into Calgary, Canada.

Muscle Maker buys back franchised unit

September 19, 2019

Muscle Maker Grill has acquired of one of its previously franchise-owned locations in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 1099 2nd Ave., the store is one of the…

Mooyah franchisee adds 4th location

September 19, 2019

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened this week in the Boston area at 199 Boston Road #8 in North Billerica, Massachusetts. The Billerica…

Teamwork makes the dream work when it comes to menu innovation

Würstmacher Adam Gertler, of Dog Haus, discusses the science and art behind the chain's Chef Collaboration Series, which invites chefs from a variety of…

Rapid Fired Pizza Comes to UD District

Rapid Fired Pizza is proud to announce a brand new restaurant that will be opening this Fall.  The newest Rapid Fired Pizza will be located at 1200 Brown…

Canada's Assembli expanding to Toronto

September 18, 2019

With three locations in British Columbia and Ontario, Assembli, a fast casual pizza and salad chain, is adding five units to the greater Toronto area.