Zoes Kitchen to slow growth after reporting underwhelming Q1

May 30, 2018

Zoes Kitchen Inc. reported that during the 16 weeks ended April 16, 2018, revenues increased 12.7 percent to $102.1 million but that comparable restaurant…

Jamba Juice gears up for continued San Antonio expansion

May 29, 2018

With four stores operating in San Antonio, Jamba Juice is looking to open as many as 10 more San Antonio locations in the next five years following the…

Tiki Taco brings Hawaiian islands to DC

May 29, 2018

Chef Ryan Fichter has opened the first Tiki Tacos at 2010 P St., N.W. in Washington. Tiki Tacos' menu is inspired by his years of island culinary experience…

Tony Packo's launches rebrand

May 29, 2018

Tony Packo's, the iconic restaurant chain known for its link to the TV show M*A*S*H, has reinvented itself since its fallout in 2011, due to a family conflict…

Blaze pops up in Cranberry, Pennsylvania

May 29, 2018

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, will be the latest recipient of a new Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza location when the brand opens Thursday a 1,800-square-foot open…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open in Gulf Breeze

May 25, 2018

Franchisee Wendy Williams is bringing two Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations to Florida, with the first location opening this fall in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The…

Coconut's Fish Cafe open in Los Angeles

May 25, 2018

Coconut's Fish Cafe, known for its fish tacos, salads and sandwiches, took its first step into Southern California, opening a unit at 809 S Hill St.,…

Firenza Pizza to open second Charlotte unit

May 25, 2018

Although Firenza Pizza already has one location in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Virginia-based franchise is looking to expand its footprint even further with…

Jimmy John's hires CMO, CDO

May 24, 2018

Jimmy John's has added two members to its team, John Shea and Stephen Piacentini, according to a company press release.    Shea, who worked as a marketer for…

Gloria Jean's first store in Kenya open

May 24, 2018

Gloria Jean's Coffees opened its first unit in Kenya, Africa, and is looking for franchise partners to further expand throughout the continent..    "We want…

Heritage Eats to open on Stanford campus

May 24, 2018

Napa, California-based Heritage Eats, which ranked No. 66 on the 2018 Fast Casual Top 100 list, is making its way onto the Stanford campus Friday, according to…

Tropical Smoothie expanding Ohio, Illinois footprint

May 23, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expanding its presence in the Midwest. Although it already has locations in both Ohio and Illinois, it plans to open 50 locations…

The Lost Cajun moving HQ to New Orleans

May 23, 2018

The Lost Cajun, originally based in Colorado, is moving its headquarters to Louisiana, according to a company press release.

Freshii named FastCasual's top brand of the year

The 2018 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers publication is now available for free download.

Nekter to open in 4 states by summer

May 22, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar continues to expand this summer as franchise partners prepare to open in Florida, Minnesota, Oregon and Tennessee.

Ncounter rebrands as Daily Jam

May 22, 2018

As part of its national expansion, Ncounter, known for its fast casual brunch locations, has rebranded as Daily Jam, and is offering franchising opportunities…

Franchising focus: London's Crepeaffaire testing global boundaries

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 20-unit crepe shop has used technology and non-traditional formats to become a global powerhouse.

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill announces franchising

May 18, 2018

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill is seeking franchisees interested in multi-unit operations to open in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open in Annapolis

May 18, 2018

A Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee, Yvonne Stanley, is opening her first location in Annapolis by the end of this year, according to a company press release. 

Fresh&Co to open Chelsea Pier location

May 16, 2018

Fresh&Co, based in New York, announced it will open a unit Thursday at Chelsea Piers, New York, according to a company press release.    "The welcoming…