SAJJ opens 7th brick-and-mortar location

August 14, 2018

SAJJ Mediterranean, a Bay Area-based concept with food trucks known for Middle Eastern cuisine, will celebrate the grand opening of its seventh…

The Gyro Shack brings 'Opa!' to Nampa

August 14, 2018

The Gyro Shack will open a Nampa, Idaho, location late this summer on Caldwell Boulevard, bringing a little bit of Greek to the Boise suburbs, a news release…

Infographic: Off-premise sales to increase 5.6 percent by 2019

August 14, 2018

EzCater took a look at what's booming in the restaurant industry and found that sales from off-premise orders will grow 5.6 percent by 2019.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop to open in Northwest Rochester

August 13, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open its second Northwest Rochester, New York unit inside the Marketplace shopping plaza by late 2018, according to a press…

PizzaRev introduces royalty incentive program

August 13, 2018

PizzaRev, a Southern California customizable pizza fast casual concept, has released a royalty incentive program for prospective franchisees, according to a…

Pie Five adds 6th Oklahoma location

August 13, 2018

Pie Five Pizza is opening its first Owasso, Oklahoma, restaurant Tuesday, on North Garnett Road, a news release said. 

Franchise focus: Smoke’s Poutinerie bringing poutine to the masses

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The 150-location franchise is rolling out nationwide on and near campuses and airports, and its founder’s passion is reflected everywhere — from his attire to…

Cousins opening 1st of 40 units in Chicagoland this year

August 9, 2018

Cousins Subs is getting set for an Illinois focused expansion, beginning with the addition of 40 locations throughout Chicagoland over the next few years under…

The Hummus & Pita Co kicking off national expansion with Connecticut opening

August 8, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co will mark the official start of its national expansion Saturday with the opening of its first franchised store in Brookfield…

The Pie Hole signs franchise deal for Saudi Arabia expansion

August 7, 2018

The Pie Hole, a gourmet pie and coffee shop, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to expand into Saudi Arabia. The deal gives exclusive rights to the…

Farmer Boys opens 9th Orange County location

August 7, 2018

Farmer Boys, a fast casual burger concept with 92 locations throughout California and Nevada, has opened its ninth Orange County restaurant in the city of La…

The bros behind Mighty Quinn's plan expansion

Chef Hugh Mangum, financing veteran Micha Magid and experienced restaurant operator Christos Gourmos founded Mighty Quinn's with the idea of bringing Texas and…

Asian Box founder names Mike Spec as CEO

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Since 2015, Mike Speck has been running operations at Halal Guys, but he's left his COO role there to become the top guy at Asian Box, a 10-unit brand founded…

Just Salad's rebrand leads to double-digit same-store sales growth

August 3, 2018

Just Salad is reporting its third consecutive quarter with double-digit sales growth, posting a year-to-date same-store sales increase of 21.3 percent. The…

Little Big Burger to open in Portland

August 3, 2018

Little Big Burger, owned by Chanticleer Holdings, is opening a in Multnomah Village in Portland, Oregon, according to a press release. 

Focus Brands buying Jamba Juice for $200M

August 3, 2018

Focus Brands Inc. is acquiring Jamba Juice for $13 per share in cash in a transaction valued at $200 million, according to a company press release. 

Primo Hoagies signs franchising agreement in South Carolina

August 2, 2018

Primo Hoagies, a Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, signed an agreement with Jim and Michele Wright to open three locations in the…

Pop-up fast casual opens in New York

August 2, 2018

A pop-up restaurant and bar called Market Hall is open for the summer at Pier 17 in the Financial District, 89 South St., in New York City, New York, according…

Hot Head Burritos opens franchise in Massachusetts

August 1, 2018

Hot Head Burritos signed its first franchise in Massachusetts, according to a press release, with franchisees Tom, Greg, and Wayne Yvon, who already own one…

Franchisee brings more Dickey's Barbecue Pits to Los Angeles

August 1, 2018

Franchisee Marlon Russell is bringing three Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurants to the West Los Angeles area, according to a press release.