Potbelly lands multi-unit development deal with Vegas casino owner

September 5, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement with casino owner Eric Persson to enter the Las Vegas market. Persson, who may bring up to 10 Potbelly locations…

Uberrito adding to Houston presence

September 5, 2019

Mexican fast casual restaurant Uberrito is opening this fall in Houston, marking the chain's sixth unit.

McAlister's franchisee adds 30 units to portfolio

September 5, 2019

McAlister's Deli is adding 30 locations to its roster as a result of a deal signed with Franchisee David Blackburn, the CEO of Southern Rock Restaurants LLC.

Naf Naf Grill doubling footprint with 4 franchise deals

September 4, 2019

Middle Eastern concept Naf Naf Grill is doubling its footprint by opening several units in Chicago as well as entering Tennessee and Iowa thanks to deals with…

Rush Bowls launching in Portland

September 3, 2019

Colorado-based Rush Bowls has opened in Portland, Oregan, at 2085 N.W. Allie Ave., Suite 330, in Hillsboro. It is the first of three units that franchisee…

Fazoli's promotes 3 execs

September 3, 2019

Fazoli's has promoted three of its execs to help the brand continue to grow. Jodie Conrad is now CMO, Blaine Adams is SVP of supply chain and quality assurance…

I Heart Mac & Cheese entering Indiana, adding to Florida footprint

September 3, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening by year's end in Stuart, Florida, and also next year in Indianapolis. BG Foodservice, owned and operated by…

Tropical Smoothie opening 800th unit

September 3, 2019

Arlington Heights, Illinois, is home to Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 800th location. The unit, 115 W. Rand Road, opens Friday just three months after the…

Farm Burger promotes COO to CEO

August 30, 2019

Farm Burger has promoted its COO, David Danowitz to CEO. Co-founder Jason Mann, former CEO, will now serve as executive chairman, where he will continue to…

Dog Haus opening inside Chicago virtual kitchen

August 30, 2019

Dog Haus is opening its second Chicago location Wednesday inside Kitchen United's virtual kitchen — Eats on Sedgwick — at 831 N. Sedgwick St.

Not even a fire can stop Cowboy Chicken

August 30, 2019

Less than two months after a kitchen fire that temporarily shuttered it, Cowboy Chicken — 5315 Greenville Ave. —  in Dallas, is back in business. The quick…

Qdoba opening across Canada

August 29, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is continuing its expansion across Canada through an agreement with multi-unit operator, Burgess Enterprise. The five-unit deal will bring…

UK chopped salad start-up launches with ambitious expansion plans

Choppaluna hasn't even opened but already has 12 franchise agreements in place with 60 more expected to close soon

Woody's B-B-Q focuses expansion on Small Town, USA

August 28, 2019

Although the vibrant city of Jacksonville, Florida, is far from a small town, Woody's Bar-B-Q — which that has been based there since 1980 — is restructuring…

Restaurant visits holding steady

August 26, 2019

U.S. consumers visited restaurants this July at the same pace they did last July, and consumer spending was up 3% compared to year ago, according to the NPD…

Starbucks doubles down on pumpkin

August 26, 2019

By now, everyone knows that Starbucks has declared Tuesday the first day of fall with the return of its Pumpkin Spice Latte, but the chain is also adding a new…

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen enters Ohio

August 26, 2019

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen opened its first Ohio location this month in Kenwood Towne Centre, 7747 Kenwood Road. The five-unit, Kentucky-based…

Coolgreens adds to Dallas presence

August 26, 2019

Coolgreens is expanding its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by partnering with Dallas-natives Benny and Leily Farzad, who recently formed Farzad Food…

Teriyaki Madness pushing international expansion

August 23, 2019

On the heels of signing agreements to open in Mexico and Canada, Teriyaki Madness is seeking franchise partners to expand further around the world. 

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in Houston

August 23, 2019

Atlanta's Tin Drum Asian Kitchen and Boca Raton's I Heart Mac & Cheese are expanding to Houston, opening five and two locations, respectively.