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Little Big Burger hints at buying competitor amid Q1 loss
May 16, 2019
Chanticleer Holdings Inc., parent company of Little Big Burger, said revenues were slightly up for Q1 ending March 31, but the chain suffered an operating loss…
read nowQ1 revenues, sales up for FAT Brands
May 15, 2019
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of several restaurant brands including Fatburger, today reported a system-wide sales growth of 26.4% and that revenues were up…
read nowGerman Doner Kebab sets focus on North America
May 15, 2019
German Doner Kebab, which is part of the Hero Brands portfolio, is beginning its expansion across North America.
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Dickey's, Slapfish, Smoke's share learnings from overseas expansion
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Franchisors who have ventured into the Middle East shared experiences at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville.
read nowShake Shack opening in Essex this week
May 14, 2019
Shake Shack will open a store at intu Lakeside in Essex, U.K., on Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m.
read nowAlabama welcoming 2 Blaze locations
May 13, 2019
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening in Baldwin and Mobile counties in Mobile, Alabama. The chain, which now has 300 units since opening in 2012, in California…
read nowEataly arriving in Dallas in 2020
May 10, 2019
Eataly will open its first Texas location next year in the NorthPark Center in Dallas.
read nowOno Hawaiian BBQ opening 85th unit
May 9, 2019
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is continuing its home-state expansion Friday, opening at Center Pointe Shopping Center, near the 10 Freeway off Highland Springs…
read nowLittle Big Burger makes pit stop at Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 9, 2019
Little Big Burger is now open in the concession area of the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Why Teriyaki Madness CEO is confident about 500-unit growth strategy
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Claiming to more than double your restaurant unit count in one year may seem pretty gutsy, but Teriyaki Madness CEO Michael Haith isn't afraid to say it aloud.
read nowPress Waffle Co expanding into Waco
May 8, 2019
Bryan and Caleb Lewis, the brothers who own Press Waffle Co., have signed an agreement with Kyle Van de Ven and Kevin Koskovich to open a unit in July inside…
read nowPie Five struggles as Pizza Inn posts solid Q3
May 8, 2019
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. reported a mixed bag of Q3 financial results for its two brands, Pie Five and Pizza Inn. Although combined, company revenue…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe opening 750th unit
May 7, 2019
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Llc. is opening its 750th location May 17 under the direction of husband and wife, Andy and Fena Patel, in Sugar Land, Texas.
read nowHabit Burger raising menu prices to offest LA minimum wage hike
May 6, 2019
Although The Habit Burger Grill reported Friday that revenue and comparable restaurant sales were up for Q1 this year, CFO Ira Fils said the chain was…
read nowPotbelly opening 1st California unit
May 3, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its first shop Monday in California. The franchise, 14431 Culver Drive at the Walnut Village Center in Irvine, is part of a…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit opening in Bolingbrook, Illinois
May 3, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisee Jeff Doyle is opening a unit in June in Bolingbrook, Illinois, at 1242 West Boughton Road. He became familiar with the…
read nowLebron James' Blaze Pizza franchise debuting cauliflower, low-carb crusts
May 3, 2019
When it opens its fifth Palm Beach County, Florida, location Tuesday, Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will feature two new crusts that will soon be available…
read nowPie Five to open 1st Oregon stores
May 3, 2019
Pie Five Pizza will soon be poking up in the Beaver State, after the brand signed a two-store deal in Corvallis, Oregon. Ravi and Sharna Prasad will bring Pie…
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How Cheba Hut attracts cannabis fans while still welcoming those who don't partake
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the brand's theme centers around marijuana, VP of Marketing Brian Loeb said the chain is dedicated to providing an eating experience that isn't about…
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How to handle labor issues in restaurants
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Labor is an issue that restaurants have struggled with since time immemorial. Restaurant leaders at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit discussed…
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