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Krave Kobe Burger Grill beefing up expansion plans
October 12, 2017
Krave Kobe Burger Grill is beefing up its national expansion plans. With two locations open in Southern California in Glendora and Newport Beach, the company…
read nowHansel 'n Griddle expanding franchise program
October 12, 2017
New Jersey's Hansel 'n Griddle is expanding its franchising program to other parts of the northeast.The five-unit chain is targeting university markets and…
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Crackheads and Doughballs: Having fun in the fast (casual) lane
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Crackheads and Doughballs — contrary to how they sound — are not insults. They're the names of the two latest fast casual brands dreamed up by James Markham, a…
read nowCapriotti's headed to Mexico
October 10, 2017
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is building a presence in Mexico, according to a company press release. Leading the charge is Jorge Lizan, of Lizan Retail Advisors…
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Football stars opening Gigi's Cupcakes in Austin
October 10, 2017
Gigi's Cupcakes is expanding in Texas with its first location in Austin, set to open in early 2018. University of Texas alumni and NFL star football players…
read nowTexas food hall will feature 14 fast casual brands
October 9, 2017
Chef John Tesar is opening his fast casual brand — Knife Burger — inside a food hall early next year in Fort Worth, Texas. Crockett Street Food Hall — which is…
read nowThe Hummus & Pita Co spreading to Denver
October 9, 2017
The Hummus & Pita Co. has signed a five-unit franchise deal for the Denver market. The company signed the franchise deal with Denver entrepreneur Rachid…
read nowFood Network TV star launching fast casual concept?
October 6, 2017
Giada De Laurentiis, TV chef and Food Vegas restaurateur, is planning a fast casual pasta chain, according to Eater NY.
read nowDickey's opens in Rolla, Missouri
October 6, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees plan to bring the chain's Texas-style barbecue to their town of Rolla, Missouri, a news release said. This franchising trio…
read nowNewk's introducing 1st Indiana unit
October 6, 2017
Newk's Eatery is opening its first Indiana location Monday in Greenwood, a news release said. "Newk's brings a fresh take on fast casual dining that…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings-owned R Taco signs multi-unit deal in Ohio
October 6, 2017
R Taco — backed by Buffalo Wild Wings — has inked a multi-unit development agreement with ThreeWitt Enterprises Inc., to open in Dayton, Ohio. The franchise…
read nowFreddy's co-founder steps into CEO role
October 5, 2017
Randy Simon, co-founder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is now its CEO and president. Simon, who has been a multi-unit franchisee for a variety…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla pushes 1st expansion outside core market
October 4, 2017
California Tortilla is expanding the brand outside its core market of the mid-Atlantic region, according to a company press release.
read nowMorton's Steakhouse legacy partners with James Beard-nominated chef to franchise Chicago's DMK Burger Bar
October 4, 2017
Five-time James Beard nominated Chef Michael Kornick, Morton's Steakhouse legacy David Morton and David Grossman have joined forces to franchise Chicago's DMK…
read nowDog Haus breaks ground in Illinois
October 4, 2017
California-based Dog Haus has broken ground in Decatur, Illinois, with plans to open early next year, according to a company press release
read nowCaptain D's accelerates growth in Louisiana, Tennessee
October 4, 2017
Captain D's is opening two restaurants in the Southeast today. One is in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and marks the brand's third opening in the Greater Baton…
read nowWill Danny Meyer fund your concept?
October 4, 2017
Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer is looking to back upscale fast casuals focused on taking care of employees, according to a story in NY Eater.
read nowGigi'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…
read nowChipotle 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…
read nowDickey'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…
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