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…

San Diego casino opening food hall featuring 5 local fast casuals

January 21, 2019

As part of a $226 million renovation, Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon, California, is opening The UnCommons — a food hall featuring cuisine from five San…

BurgerFi expanding Florida, Georgia footprint

January 21, 2019

BurgerFi is opening 25-30 restaurants this year starting with locations in Clearwater-St. Petersburg and Stuart, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, according to a…

Potbelly to furloughed Federal workers: 'We'll get through this together'

January 21, 2019

Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Shop will offer BOGO sandwiches to government workers Wednesday through Sunday, according to a company press release. Customers…

Jon Smith Subs aims to launch 35 stores this year

January 18, 2019

The new year will be one of expansion for Jon Smith Subs as the brand expects to open 35 stores.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express open co-branded location in Dubai

January 18, 2019

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express have opened a co-branded location in the Dubai Mall, marking the second location for the brands in United Arab Emirates.

Taking a chopped salad QSR on the road: Chop Stop CEO talks brand expansion

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

Can a meat-and-potatoes guy’s chopped salad QSR survive outside of Southern California? Podcast spotlight interviewee Mark Kulkis is convinced of that fact as…

Luna Grill signs first licensing deal

January 17, 2019

Luna Grill has signed its first licensing deal and it's for a location inside the $226 million Sycuan Casino development in San Diego.

Capriotti’s adds Rhode Island to its franchise map

January 17, 2019

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is moving into Rhode Island with plans to open the first of three franchise locations by April.

Giardino Gourmet Salads on aggressive expansion track

January 16, 2019

Giardino Gourmet Salads, a Florida-based concept, is continuing to expand across Miami with multi-unit franchisees, Jaime Mitrani and Robert Fuerth launching…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop to open in Charlotte

January 16, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening a franchise in the Ballantyne community of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Shake Shack hitting downtown Houston

January 14, 2019

Shake Shack is opening this summer in downtown Houston, according to a company press release.