Pie Five, Pizza Inn Q3 results show bleeding continues, but net loss narrows

May 9, 2018

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pie Five and Pizza Inn, reported that its 2018 Q3 financials showed a narrowing of the company net loss, although the…

Tijuana Flats opens in Florida, Virginia

May 8, 2018

Tijuana Flats has made its debut in Clearwater, Florida, and Suffolk, Virginia, according to a recent press release. Both locations opened May 7.

Luna Grill opening second Fort Worth location

May 7, 2018

Luna Grill announced in a recent press release that its second Fort Worth location is opening May 15 at 5239 Marathon Ave.

Former New Orleans Saints receiver invests in Main Squeeze Juice Co

May 7, 2018

Former New Orleans wide receiver Marques Colston is getting into the restaurant business via a franchising investment with Main Squeeze Juice Co. He and his…

Dos Toros opens second location

May 7, 2018

Dos Toros announced the opening of a location in the downtown Chicago area, along the Chicago River, according to a recent company press release.

Wahlburgers opens in North Carolina

May 7, 2018

The Wahlberg family has opened its first Wahlburgers restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, according to a recent company press release. Located in the heart…

Jamba Juice eyes Houston for continued expansion

May 7, 2018

Jamba Juice, which has more than more than 800 franchised and company-owned locations, is gearing up for a big expansion push in Houston. With eight stores…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe expands into Indiana with 8-store agreement

May 2, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise development agreement to expand its presence in Indiana, according to a press release.

Newk's to open 11 locations in West Texas, San Antonio

May 2, 2018

A new franchise partner plans to open 11 Newk's restaurants in West Texas and the San Antonio metro area.

Aloha Poke taps former Potbelly exec as CEO

May 1, 2018

Aloha Poke Co., a Chicago-based Hawaiian-style fast casual poke restaurant chain, has hired Chris Birkinshaw as CEO. He joins Aloha Poke following six years in…

Smoothie King opening 150 units this year

May 1, 2018

Smoothie King is continuing its growth spurt, signing 36 franchise agreements this quarter across 14 states, according to a company press release. The company…

Uberrito signs 1st airport deal

May 1, 2018

Uberrito has signed an agreement with SSP America to commercially develop and operate a location at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — the restaurant's…

Melt Shop on expansion mission

April 30, 2018

Melt Shop franchisee Drew Smith has assumed ownership of the company's King of Prussia Mall location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, located just northwest…

Togo's unveils new look

April 30, 2018

Togo's has implemented a system-wide brand refresh anchored by its new anthem, "True to the Sandwich," and its new sandwich, the Pretzelrami. The 47-year-old…

Pizza Press grows Sunshine State locations

April 27, 2018

The Pizza Press is starting an aggressive growth phase with plans to bring 20 locations to Florida through strategic franchise partnerships, beginning with the…

'The Chew's' Carla Hall talks lessons learned from her defunct fast casual brand

Carla Hall shares with FastCasual what she wishes she would have done differently and if she'll give the fast casual business another try.

Minnesota-based Crisp and Green expanding

April 26, 2018

Crisp and Green, a Minnesota-based fast casual concept, is opening two locations as majority owner and CEO Steele Smiley builds upon plans to expand nationally…

PizzaRev opens 2 Cali locations with self-serve beer taps

April 26, 2018

PizzaRev opened two locations in central California this month in Citrus Heights and Turlock, a news release said. Both feature self-pour beer cider and wine…

Mississippi Backyard Burgers franchisee opens 5th unit

April 24, 2018

Back Yard Burgers, which recently opened in Columbus, MIssissippi, at 1913 Highway 45 N., is hosting its grand opening celebrations today through Saturday.

Founder of Biscuitville's grandson joins family business

April 24, 2018

Blake Jennings has joined Greensboro, North Carolina-based Biscuitville Fresh Southern as director of development. He's a third-generation member of the…