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Blaze signs deal for 7 stores in Texas, Louisiana
August 14, 2019
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza signed a multi-unit development deal to grow the brand's Texas presence, including seven new locations of the fast-growing chain in…
read nowTijuana Flats aims to help Florida families eliminate $1M in medical debt
August 13, 2019
Tex-Mex fast casual Tijuana Flats is eliminating more than $1 million in medical debt for more than 1,000 residents and families in the Greater Orlando area.
read nowI Heart Mac & Cheese arrives in Tallahassee this week
August 13, 2019
South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese will open the doors of a Tallahassee location Thursday.
read nowThe Dolly Llama to hold grand opening for San Fernando Valley store
August 13, 2019
The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle restaurant, will celebrate the grand opening of its second San Fernando Valley location at Northridge Fashion…
read nowJollibee adds to Canadian portfolio
August 12, 2019
Philippines-based Jollibee is opening Friday in Alberta, Canada. The restaurant — located at 3803 Calgary Trail N.W., Unit 914, Edmonton — is the chain's fifth…
read nowTogo's refreshes branding with new logo, marketing collateral, menu addition
August 12, 2019
Togo's has a new look anchored by its latest slogan — "True to the Sandwich." The 47-year-old company is upgrading everything from its logo and in-store design…
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New York's Dill & Parsley ready to expand
August 12, 2019
Dill & Parsley, a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant concept based in Manhattan, will open its fifth location in September in NYC's Financial District…
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Pie Five creating pizza-crafting kids
August 8, 2019
Dallas-based Pie Five Pizza will help kids hone their pizza-making skills, thanks to its partnership with KidZania, a global brand of interactive education and…
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The kitchens might be virtual, but the money is real
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As virtual kitchens and food halls become more common ways for fast casual brands to economically expand their footprints, FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn isn't…
read nowLittle Big Burger striving for 100K app sign ups by year's end
August 5, 2019
Little Big Burger has launched an app and loyalty platform, according its parent company, Chanticleer Holdings Inc. Before designing the app — which features…
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Garbanzo fueling up the Fighting Irish
August 2, 2019
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has opened on the University of Notre Dame campus, marking its first Indiana location.
read nowHabit Burger inks 7-store deal for Massachusetts, New Hampshire
August 2, 2019
The Habit Burger Grill is entering the Massachusetts and New Hampshire markets in a seven-store agreement with Adam Quinn of Heidi Burgers LLC. The first…
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Miami-based nitrogen ice-cream brand seeking franchisees
August 1, 2019
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, a Miami-based nitrogen ice cream brand, has launched a franchise expansion incentive in hopes of expanding across the country. The…
read nowBy Chloe launching digital-centric units in NY, Canada
August 1, 2019
By Chloe is opening several locations in New York City and expanding to Canada. Launching Thursday at 1385 Broadway Ave., in Midtown Manhattan, the unit has…
read nowPotbelly accelerates multi-unit franchise growth
August 1, 2019
Potbelly Corporation has signed three franchise agreements over the last six months that will nearly double its franchise footprint in Las Vegas, Nevada…
read nowThe Habit boasts increased Q2 revenues, international growth
August 1, 2019
Q2 was good to The Habit, whose parent company, The Habit Restaurants Inc., reported Wednesday that revenues were up 14.7% to $117.9 million for the quarter…
read nowMendocino Farms snags former Zoes CEO
August 1, 2019
Zoes Kitchen former CEO Kevin Miles now holds that title at Mendocino Farms, a farm-to-table fast casual concept based in Los Angeles.
read nowDaphne's Mediterranean closes all Texas locations
July 31, 2019
Poor sales performance has prompted the closing of 11 Texas Daphne's Mediterranean locations, including six in Austin, which were formerly Noon Mediterranean…
read nowCreamistry to open 5th San Diego location
July 31, 2019
Creamistry, a California-based franchise chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is continuing its San Diego expansion with an opening in the…
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6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.
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