Fatburger returning to East coast

September 5, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger, announced a development deal with franchise partner Praveen Vig to develop a Fatburger restaurant in New Jersey’s…

Pizza Inn franchisee claims franchisor relationships are key for tech success

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

With new technologies, Daven Acker, a franchisee of Pizza Inn, knows "It's always a challenge."

Captain D's welcomes CMO

September 4, 2018

Captain D's has added Chris Kuehn as chief marketing officer, according to a press release. In his new role, Kuehn will be responsible for developing and…

Pie Five thinks 2nd casino location a 'sure bet'

September 4, 2018

Pie Five Pizza opened its first Rhode Island location in the Tiverton Casino Hotel over the Labor Day weekend as a spot for casino-goers to take a break, a…

Tech exec getting 'Naked' around the country

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A former technology executive thinks his Arizona-based concept can meet the nation's barbecue needs.

Little Greek to open in Quincy

August 30, 2018

 Little Greek Fresh Grill will open a location this fall in Quincy, Illinois, according to a press release.

The Gyro Shack to open another location in Washington

August 30, 2018

The Gyro Shack will open a franchisee location this fall in Camas, Washington, according to a press release.

Curry Up Now expanding into New Jersey market

August 30, 2018

Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual concept in the United States, finalized a multi-unit franchise deal to bring the brand to markets throughout the state of…

Former Kansas City Chiefs player, wife opening Georgia Cowboy Chicken

August 30, 2018

Cowboy Chicken is opening its first Georgia restaurant Monday in McDonough, according to a press release. The location is brought to Georgia as a result of a…

Garbanzo opens on Moravian College campus

August 29, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has opened on Moravian College's campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, according to a press release. 

Pokeatery expands to Louisiana

August 28, 2018

Pokeatery, a concept bringing Hawaiian flavors to the mainland, has signed with Revelry Food Group to bring the franchise to southern Louisiana, according to a…

The voice of a Sub Station II franchisee

Sub Station II franchisee Mike Monson chats with Tim Tang of Hughes about the voice of the franchisee and the importance of relevancy.

Primo Hoagies signs 3-unit franchise deal

August 23, 2018

Primo Hoagies, a Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, has signed a three-unit agreement with Christopher Amico for the North Jersey area…

Husband-and-wife team opening 5th Zoup

August 22, 2018

Zoup has stirred up quite a following in Pennsylvania with 11 units, and Malvern residents will have their own location when Paul and Julie Diaz open one this…

Maui's Fork & Salad opening 1st mainland US location in California

August 22, 2018

Fork & Salad, a Maui-based fast casual brand with a mission to make healthy, farm-to-table cuisine accessible to the masses, is opening its third corporate…

Sisters opening Dickey's in Garland, Texas

August 22, 2018

Sisters, Clemencia Ayala and Marianna Romero, are opening Dickey's Barbecue Pit this fall in Garland, Texas.

Your Pie names former steakhouse exec to top marketing spot

August 22, 2018

A former marketing professional with Outback and Longhorn steakhouses, Chick-fil-A and ESPN is taking the marketing reins at Your Pie. Hassiba "Hassy" Braggs…

Chicken Salad Chick to open in Hattiesburg

August 21, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad concept, is opening this month in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, according to a press release. The Hattiesburg…

Blaze opens a big one in Toronto's Entertainment District

August 21, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening a 3,100-square-foot store in Toronto today that features an open kitchen and seats 66. The store is on John Street in the…

Tropical Smoothie to open 700th location

August 20, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its 700th location  Aug. 24th in Hurst, Texas, according to a press release.