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Chicken Salad Chick expanding in Texas
May 21, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Texas with its newest restaurant in Katy. Marking the brand's fifth opening in the state this year and fourth in the…
read nowKinton Ramen coming to America
May 21, 2019
Kinton Ramen, a Japanese noodle concept based in Canada, is coming to the U.S. via a location in Chicago's Fulton Market District at 163 N. Sangamon St. A…
read nowMOD Super Fast Pizza gets $150M investment, sets major store expansion
May 21, 2019
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced that it invested $150 million to acquire a significant stake in MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC, a 433-unit fast…
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The do's and don'ts of a franchise store remodel
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
When introducing a remodel, franchise organizations need to have a plan that includes soliciting input from franchisees as well as keeping employees informed…
read nowHot Heads Cantina launches in Alabama
May 20, 2019
Hot Head Burritos has opened Hot Head Cantina in Gadsden, Alabama. The location, 101 East Broad St., has beer taps and blackberry, lime, and strawberry…
read nowDickey's sets site on being barbecue's 'King in the North'
May 20, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Pit continues to expand across the northern region of the U.S. with four locations in New York, Montana, Colorado and Oregon expected to open…
read nowWahlburgers makes things official naming interim CEO as next president
May 17, 2019
It was a case of "You were there all along" for Wahlburgers. The Boston-based burger chain made things official with Interim CEO Patrick Renna, the chain's CFO…
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Backcountry Delicatessen rebrands as Yampa Sandwich Company, ready to franchise
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The world needs another sandwich franchise, according to Peter Boniface, who opened Colorado's Backcountry Delicatessen 20 years ago with his high school…
read nowLittle 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…
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