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Slapfish opening 3rd Utah unit
December 1, 2017
Slapfish is opening its latest location this month in Park City, Utah, marking its third in the state but 11th unit overall. "We are beyond excited to…
read nowHopscotch expands Canadian footprint
December 1, 2017
Hopscotch, an Ontario-based health-conscious concept, has signed two multi-unit franchise deals for Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta. The Toronto agreement will…
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Franchise Focus: Nature's Table president talks what it takes to keep winning after 40 years
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Rich Wagner, VP of the Florida-based chain, gives an inside look at his brand's continued success despite the plethora of other brands moving in on his turf…
read nowCapriotti's debuts in Music City
November 30, 2017
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its first Tennessee location in Nashville
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Chipotle's Steve Ells stepping away from CEO role
November 29, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that Steve Ells, founder chairman and CEO, will become executive chairman following the completion of a search to…
read nowBurgerFi opens 1st airport location
November 28, 2017
BurgerFi, last week, opened its first airport location. Partnering with HMSHost, the brand is now operating at Terminal 1, Concourse A at the Ft.
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 77th location
November 27, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Florida with the Dec. 5 opening of its second Pinellas County restaurant in Seminole. Owned and operated by…
read nowFreddy's opens in Mississippi
November 22, 2017
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened three units in the southeastern United States, including its first unit in Mississippi. Located at 811…
read nowThe Pie Hole opening 3 units by year's end
November 21, 2017
The Los Angeles-based specialty pie and coffee shop, The Pie Hole, will open three Southern California franchise locations by December 2017. The stores will…
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Blaze Pizza, McAlister's, Beefsteak chefs chat about menu innovation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
There is no single path to successful menu development, but a successful menu is always a collaborative effort.
read nowPizza Press goes national by staying local
November 21, 2017
The Pizza Press plans to open 30 locations by early next year, and chain leadership said each one will have a local focus, unique to its area. A news release…
read nowCreamistry puts 3 more Liquid-nitro ice cream shops in Houston
November 21, 2017
California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream brand, Creamistry, is bringing its frosty show to Houston's Town & Country Village, a news release said. The…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla seeking franchisees in North Carolina
November 20, 2017
California Tortilla has signed an agreement to open its first unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. Planning to open late 2018, the brand is looking for…
read nowYo Sushi acquires Canada's Bento Sushi for $100 million
November 20, 2017
Yo Sushi has acquired Bento Sushi, North America's second largest sushi brand, for CAN $100 million and Mayfair Equity Partners, who partnered with the Yo…
read nowPokeatery gone fishin' in Texas
November 17, 2017
Pokeatery, a Northern California-based poke concept, will open its first location outside of California in Austin, Texas, before year's end. The restaurant…
read nowMelt Shop signs 1st domestic franchise agreement
November 16, 2017
Melt Shop has signed its first domestic franchise agreement with 717 Food Group to open a unit next year inside Staten Island Mall, in Staten Island, New…
read nowRising Roll Cafe set for Memphis expansion
November 16, 2017
Rising Roll Cafe, an Atlanta-based gourmet sandwich concept, has signed a franchise agreement for the development of three stores in Memphis, Tennessee. The…
read now92-year-old hot dog concept now franchising
November 16, 2017
After 92 years in business, Tulsa-based Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop is franchising. Founded by Greek immigrant, Christ Economou in 1926, in downtown Tulsa…
read nowFAT Brands to acquire Hurricane Grill and Wings
November 16, 2017
FAT Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million. The acquisition, which will be funded with cash on hand and…
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Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…
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