Cinnaholic eyes new markets, aims to double footprint

February 7, 2019

This year will be a busy one for Cinnaholic as the brand aims to continue its growth and expansion pace of 2018.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens second store in Alhambra

February 7, 2019

Ono Hawaiian BBQ has opened its second Alhambra, California, location, in the Fremont Plaza, marking the brand's 79th location.

Chicken Salad Chick opens 12th Tennessee unit

February 6, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Tennessee with a location in Germantown, marking the brand's 12th location in the state. The company-owned restaurant…

Schlotzsky's signs 10-unit deal with Dairy Queen franchisees

February 6, 2019

Schlotzsky's Austin Eatery, a unit of Focus Brands, has signed a deal with Dairy Queen franchisees to open up to 10 units in rural areas across Arkansas, Texas…

Sweetberry CEO predicts 300% growth in sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Predicting a 300 percent sales increase for a 1-year-old brand is a pretty gutsy statement for any new business, but Sweetberry Bowls CEO Desi Saran is…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe hits 700+ location milestone

February 5, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hit a growth milestone with more than 700 locations. Additionally, over 60 percent of the franchise agreements have come from…

FAT Brands announces 60-unit expansion in India

February 5, 2019

Over the next 10 years, FAT Brands is developing 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants throughout India in partnership with Franglobal…

Kansas City's Spin Pizza gearing up for the ride of its life

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Spin Pizza Founding Partner Ed Brownell discusses how the brand's recent rebranding will help it grow.

Go Go Curry America CEO: 'Japanese curry is here to stay'

January 30, 2019

Japanese food in the United States has become synonymous with sushi and ramen, but Go Go Curry America President and CEO Tomoko Omori is betting that another…

California Tortilla entering 5 states

January 30, 2019

California Tortilla is expanding its footprint to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kansas and Georgia. The chain, which operates 42 locations across…

The Madera Group to open 11 locations by year's end, first overseas store

January 29, 2019

Expansion is clearly on the near horizon for The Madera Group, which plans to open 11 locations in the U.S. and abroad by the end of 2019.

Gusto launching 5th Atlanta location this year

January 28, 2019

Gusto will open its fifth Atlanta store come this fall on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, according to a press release.

New name, same brunch: Ncounter rebrands as Daily Jam

January 25, 2019

Arizona-based NCounter has rebranded to Daily Jam and is looking to expand via franchising.

Granddaddy of marijuana-themed brands, Cheba Hut perfects food-and-fun-first culture

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

This week, QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead rolls into the food truck category for a look at that business, while marijuana brand, Cheba Hut and its Chief…

Squisito opens Northern Virginia location

January 24, 2019

Squisito Pizza & Pasta has opened a new store in Oakton, Virginia under local franchisees, Kevin and Jake Trump in the Fairfax County area.

Daphne's Mediterranean launching Texas stores next month

January 24, 2019

Daphne’s Mediterranean will officially arrive in Texas with two store openings in Dallas come February.

Chicken Salad Chick entering Ohio market

January 24, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is entering the Ohio market this spring with an opening in Columbus, according to a company press release. Owned and operated by first-time…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express launch co-brand in Scotland

January 23, 2019

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express have opened a co-branded location in Dundee, Scotland. It is the first of many co-branded restaurants in the works, according…

Fast Casual Executive Summit doubling 'Perfect Pitch' contestants, adding $5k prize

For a chance to be one of six finalists chosen to pitch their concepts, brands must nominate themselves here by June 14

Starbucks expanding US, global delivery service

January 22, 2019

Starbucks is expanding delivery service to an additional six cities across the United States and will test it in London. The expansion, in partnership with…