Gigi's Cupcakes expands to Utah

October 3, 2017

Gigi's Cupcakes has awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement to enter Utah with the first location set to open in Logan in early 2018. Franchisee Matt Weston…

Chipotle scores 'A' on policy regarding animal antibiotic use

September 29, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill has earned an A grade in the Chain Reaction III Report and Scorecard, a ranking of the country's largest fast food and fast casual…

Dickey's franchisee-investor team adding 13 locations to Texas, Louisiana

September 28, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit investors, Rick El Mogazi and Kris Hickingbottom, along with franchisee, Robert Ray, are opening 12 locations between Houston and…

Wingstop landing 70 units in France

September 28, 2017

Wingstop has France on its radar. It has partnered with Brescia Investissement SAS to open at least 70 units over the next 12 years. The first will open next…

Corner Bakery Cafe snags CMO from Fazoli's

September 28, 2017

Corner Bakery Cafe has hired Donna Josephson as its SVP and CMO. Bringing more than 20 years of restaurant marketing experience, she most recently served as…

Miami Grill targeting GCC, China for growth

September 27, 2017

Miami Grill is partnering with Global Franchise Exchange to develop the brand in GCC and China markets, according to a company press release.

Dat Dog sets sights on Austin

September 26, 2017

Less than five months after signing an agreement for the development of 25 locations throughout the Houston metro area, Dat Dog has turned its attention to…

Beehive Kitchen opens 2nd unit

September 26, 2017

Beehive Kitchen, which serves gluten-friendly, antibiotic-free and hormone-free items via bowls, opened its second location Monday at 200 East Las Olas Blvd.…

Chipotle taps fine dining chef to lead Tasty Made

September 26, 2017

Chipotle has tapped Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author, to lead its fast casual burger brand — Tasty Made.

Meatheads CEO: 'Never say never'

CEO Tom Jednorowicz discusses why he's tackling franchising after 10 years, what he's looking for in partners and how he'll grow Meatheads while maintaining…

Freebirds closes Kansas City locations

September 25, 2017

Freebirds World Burrito has closed three units in the Kansas City area, according to an email to FastCasual from the chain's PR company, Bread & Butter…

Go Burrito goes for Florida

September 22, 2017

Go Burrito has targeted Florida for growth, opening four franchised stores throughout the coastal state over the next two years, according to a company press…

Go Burrito Unveils Expansion Plans in Florida

he fast casual, beach-themed burrito restaurant Go Burrito announced the expansion of the franchise into a new market: Florida. The Salisbury, North…

Slapfish opening next month in Albuquerque

September 20, 2017

Slapfish is opening next month in Albuquerque. Launching right before the International Balloon Fiesta, the restaurant's first location in New Mexico will host…

Zoes Kitchen COO stepping down

September 20, 2017

Zoes Kitchen's COO is leaving the company, "to focus on personal interests," according to a company press release. Jeremy Hartley, who joined the brand in…

Grabbagreen grabbing a piece of Michigan

September 20, 2017

Grabbagreen is entering Michigan, thanks to inking a deal with franchisees Michael, Spencer and Christina Raymond of Green & Go, LLC. The agreement…

Drnk Coffee + Tea and Quench on franchise mission

September 19, 2017

Drnk coffee + tea and Quench juice bar — sister brands based in California — are expanding via multi-unit development deals for Long Island, Houston and Los…

Boston Market serving US military in Puerto Rico

September 19, 2017

Boston Market is celebrating the grand opening of its newest restaurant at the Fort Buchanan U.S. military base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The restaurant…

Fatburger signs major franchise deal in Texas

September 19, 2017

Fat Brands, parent company of Fatburger sister brand — Buffalo's Express —  has announced a master franchise deal to open 50 co-branded restaurants across…

Billy Sims signing autographs at latest opening

September 19, 2017

Former NFL player Bill Sims, who co-founded Billy Sims BBQ, will sign autographs on Sept. 23 at the chain’s latest opening in Ada, Oklahoma. Also, the first 2…