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…

Smoothie King expanding to Michigan

May 16, 2018

Smoothie King, founded in 1973, is entering the Michigan market via a deal with Franchisee Christopher Klebba, according to a company press release. 

Velvet Taco welcomes CDO

May 16, 2018

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has hired Allyn Taylor as its chief development officer, according to a company press release. 

Cauldron Ice Cream to open in Torrance

May 16, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream, based in Orange County and  known for its nitrogen ice cream, is opening this summer in Torrance, California, according to a company press…

Veggie Grill partners with UCLA

May 15, 2018

Veggie Grill has is partnering with UCLA to open the brand's 31st location on the college campus, according to a company press release.

Teriyaki Madness expanding in Mexico

May 15, 2018

Teriyaki Madness has signed its first international franchise deal for a restaurant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The location will open by the end of the year…

Qdoba names CEO, CFO

May 15, 2018

Qdoba has named Keith Guilbault its CEO and Susan Daggett its CFO, following its March 2018 acquisition by Apollo Global Management from Jack in the Box.

Woops plans to double nationally

May 15, 2018

Woops, a macaron franchise based in New York, is expanding nationally, according to a company press release. 

Blaze opens in Reno

May 15, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening a 2,000-square-foot open kitchen store this week on South Meadow Parkway in Reno, Nevada. The locally owned and operated…

Fazoli's 9th Missouri store reopens 1 year, 1 fire later

May 15, 2018

Fazoli's is re-opening its location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22 following a fire that destroyed the original store last May. A news release said the…

Famous Dave's returns to profitability with Q1 results

May 15, 2018

Famous Dave's of America appears to be on the rebound if it's 2018 Q1 financial results are any indication. Net income for the quarter ending April 1 was…