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Dickey's Barbecue landing in Bowie, Texas
February 13, 2019
A Dickey’s Barbecue will open in Bowie, Texas, by year's end, launched by Luke and Ashley Bates.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean signs Boston franchise deal
February 13, 2019
Garbanzo Mediterranean has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for five Boston locations.
read nowFreddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hits growth spurt at age 17
February 12, 2019
Although Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — based in Wichita, Kansas — has been around in for 17 years, it hit a growth spurt last year, opening 5…
read nowLuna Grill's Del Sur flagship highlights design, menu revamp
February 11, 2019
Luna Grilll's latest flagship, open in Paseo Del Sur in San Diego, features the brand's interior style and menu revamp effort.
read nowMelt Shop kicks off 2019 with 5th NYC location
February 11, 2019
Melt Shop has opened it fifth New York City location, this time in the Union Square community of Manhattan at 135 4th Ave.
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop expands footprint across four states
February 8, 2019
Fuzzy's Taco shop is expanding its presence in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas and Florida and now has more than 150 locations across 16 states.
read nowStarbucks chief: Luckin won't beat us in China
February 8, 2019
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson doesn't expect competitor Luckin to beat the world's largest coffee brand in China by year's end, despite Luckin's claim it will…
read nowMutts Canine Cantina signs first multi-unit deal for Austin
February 7, 2019
Mutts Canine Cantina has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to open three Austin locations in the next three years.
read nowCinnaholic 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.
read nowOno 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.
read nowChicken 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…
read nowSchlotzsky'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…
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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…
read nowTropical 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…
read nowFAT 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…
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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.
read nowGo 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…
read nowCalifornia 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…
read nowThe 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.
read nowGusto 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.
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