Franchising News & Media
Pokeworks, Pokeatery bringing poke to the masses
March 22, 2018
Proving that poke is here to stay, two poke-centered fast casual brands founded in 2015 — Pokeatery and Pokeworks — announced this week plans for expansion.
read nowR Taco adds 2 locations in Texas
March 22, 2018
R Taco, backed by Buffalo Wild Wings, has opened locations in Beaumont and Murphy, Texas. The Murphy, Texas location is the sixth R Taco franchise for…
read nowFatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Santa Monica
March 21, 2018
FAT Brands has opened a Fatburger in Santa Monica, California, marking the state's 46th location in Southern California. Menu items, including boneless and…
read nowSnappy Salads continues Houston expansion
March 21, 2018
Snappy Salads is continuing its expansion into the Houston market with a third location scheduled to open in mid-April at 1000 Main St., which is connected to…
read nowPancheros opens 2nd Davenport location
March 21, 2018
Pancheros Mexican Grill has opened the doors to its second unit located in Davenport, Iowa, at 902 W. Kimberly Road., Suite 21A. "We are thrilled to be…
read nowJamba Juice seeks brand expansion alongside digital makeover
March 20, 2018
Jamba Juice, a smoothie and juice fast casual, has revamped its franchise strategy by actively looking for franchise partners in other states. These partners…
read nowFreddy's opens 300th unit
March 16, 2018
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its 300th unit this week in south Indianapolis at 5235 Noggle Way near Kroger at Emerson and County Line…
read nowDickey's opening in Cambridge, Minnesota
March 16, 2018
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Scott Frayn plans to open his first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location this spring in Cambridge, Minnesota. "At Dickey's…
read nowOno Hawaiian 'Surprises' Arizona
March 16, 2018
Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened today in Surprise, Arizona, marking the brand's 70th location. "Arizona is a great market for Ono, because it's an opportunity for…
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Why more plant-based options are sprouting up on mainstream menus
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Approximately 87 percent of Americans consume plant-based proteins, and nearly two-thirds do so at least once a week.
read nowBest Bison making debut in Omaha
March 15, 2018
Best Bison, a new fast casual concept opening next month in Omaha, is hosting a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m., today at the Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., in…
read nowNewk's opens 2nd Austin unit
March 15, 2018
Newk's Eatery has opened its second Austin restaurant at 408 Congress Ave. Operated by franchise partner, Austin Eateries, the 5,161-square-foot restaurant…
read nowNoodles & Co execs predict improved financials for 2018
March 15, 2018
Although Noodles & Company reported this week that revenues were down for the fourth quarter in 2017, as well as the full year, the leadership team also…
read nowJuice it Up has new owner, CEO
March 14, 2018
Juice It Up has a new owner and CEO; SJB Brands LLC bought the brand and appointed Chris Braun as company CEO. Purchased from longtime owner and former…
read nowNew York upscale restaurant goes fast casual
March 14, 2018
New York's Rouge Tomate Chelsea is jumping on the fast casual bandwagon, launching Rouge Tomate Cafe, a fast casual menu available for breakfast, lunch and…
read nowZippy's betting on Vegas
March 14, 2018
Zippy's Restaurants is on the hunt for the perfect Las Vegas location to open its first location outside of Hawaii. Although the Vegas opening will mark…
read nowMod Pizza reports 81% increase in system-wide sales
March 14, 2018
Mod Pizza finished 2017 with a 5.2 percent growth in same-store sales and reported that system-wide sales grew 81 percent to $275 million. Company net revenue…
read nowVeggie Grill opening 30th unit
March 14, 2018
California-based Veggie Grill is opening its second Chicago location Monday in the Loop at the corner of Lake and Wells Streets. The area's first Veggie Grill…
read nowBiscuitville names president
March 13, 2018
Biscuitville has named Kathie S. Niven as its president, having most recently served as the company's chief brand officer. Kristie Mitchell has been promoted…
read nowCoreLife Eatery signs multi-unit deal for Ohio
March 13, 2018
CoreLife Eatery has signed a deal to bring 21 restaurants to Cleveland and several surrounding markets. Franchisee Billy Lewis, president and CEO of Red…
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