Captain D’s converts Church's Chicken restaurant in Houston

January 12, 2018

Captain D's has grown its footprint in Texas with the conversion of a former Church's Chicken to its newest franchised location opening today in Houston…

Rush Bowls to open 6 in Tempe, Denver

January 12, 2018

Rush Bowls has signed a multi-unit franchise development deal for three restaurants in greater Tempe, Arizona, and an additional three locations in Denver…

Franchise Focus: Irish burger joint rocketing to success

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Rocket's plans include expansion throughout Europe and beyond.

Toast partners with SpeedETab to offer white label app

January 11, 2018

Restaurant technology providers Toast and SpeedETab have partnered to offer restauranteurs a white label app solution with order-ahead technology. "In our…

Freshii CEO, founder keynoting 2018 Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Early bird registration ends Friday.

PJ's Coffee creates Mardi Gras-inspired drinks

January 11, 2018

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is kicking off the Mardi Gras season with a king cake-flavored skinny protein velvet ice, along with its king cake lattes, hot…

Little Big Burger adds online ordering, cryptocurrency-based loyalty program

January 11, 2018

Little Big Burger has added online ordering at all 12 of its locations, according to a company press release.

Bareburger names chef for all-vegan concept

January 11, 2018

Bareburger has found a chef for the all-vegan restaurant it's launching this year in New York City. 

Salsarita's CEO on the secret to growing fast casual brands

Salsarita's will open several locations in 2018.

Shake Shack shaking up travel industry

January 10, 2018

Global restaurateur HMSHost and Shake Shack are shaking up the travel industry with a partnership to open the burger restaurant in airports and on motorways…

Food Hall opening in Columbus, Ohio

January 9, 2018

Seoul Taco opens 5th unit

January 9, 2018

The fifth location of Seoul Taco, a Korean-Mexican fast casual brand that started as a food truck, is now open in Chesterfield, Missouri, the hometown of chef…

Naf Naf launching Naf Perks App

January 9, 2018

Naf Naf is bringing the flavors of the Middle East to guests everywhere on Jan 17 with the launch of its mobile app and rewards program — Naf Perks. To…

Slapfish entering Sunshine State

January 9, 2018

California's Slapfish is taking over Florida with its first location opening in the Sunshine State in mid-2018 in Orlando. Plans include 10 more restaurants…

I ♥ Mac & Cheese launches franchise program

January 9, 2018

I ♥ Mac & Cheese, a fast casual cheese bar, is adding franchisee opportunities to its business model, which includes two corporate locations in South…

Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop inks first franchise agreements

January 9, 2018

Tulsa, Oklahoma's 93-year old Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop has signed its first franchise agreements, which could lead to up to 80 locations across Houston and…

Capriotti's debuts drive-thru in Vegas location

January 9, 2018

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening today in Las Vegas near Cheyenne and the 215 Beltway.    The Cheyenne location, owned and operated by Michael Solomon…

The Hummus & Pita Co signs Jersey deal

January 8, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a NYC-based Mediterranean fast casual concept, is expanding to New Jersey this year. The company has signed a five-location deal…

Flame Broiler opening in San Bernardino

January 8, 2018

Flame Broiler is opening this week in San Bernardino, California, under the direction of franchisee Brian Kang, who owns and manages the location in Redlands…

Russo's launches "on-the-go" brand

January 5, 2018

Russo's New York Pizzeria has launched a pizza and pasta-focused concept — Next Generation Pizza & Italian. Founder and CEO Anthony Russo said he designed…