Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Entries are being accepted through June 9.

Wahlburgers makes Manhattan debut

June 7, 2017

Wahlburgers is now open in Manhattan on the Upper East Side at 1633 Second Ave.

Verts expanding across New York City

June 6, 2017

Verts Mediterranean Grill has major expansion plans for the New York City area. In addition to its first New York location in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron…

6 must-ask questions before completing merger & acquisition

The mergers and acquisitions of franchise companies and systems involve many special considerations that set them apart from the acquisitions of other…

Juice it Up adds Cali locations

June 6, 2017

Juice It Up is opening in Rialto, California, as the city's first raw juice bar, according to a company press release.

Chicken Salad Chick opening 70th unit

June 6, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Georgia with its first location in Gainesville opening next week at 1122 Dawsonville Highway. Owned and operated by…

Captain D's partners with development firm to fuel growth

June 6, 2017

Captain D's has partnered with American Development Partners in hopes of propelling the company's growth plans, according to a company press release. ADP will…

Captain D's takes on Baton Rouge

June 5, 2017

Captain D's has opened a location in Zachary, Louisiana, at 5353 Main St. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant has a drive-thru and showcases the brand's most…

Moe's, Schlotzsky's, McAlister's Deli report strong franchise growth

June 5, 2017

Franchising is working well for three Focus Brands concepts. The Atlanta-based company reported Friday that Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and McAlister's…

Juice it Up seeking Florida franchisees

June 2, 2017

Juice It Up has announced plans to enter the Florida market and is offering franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs throughout the Sunshine State, according…

BurgerFi on a roll with expansion deals

June 2, 2017

BurgerFi has signed development deals with three multi-unit franchisee groups. The deals mark BurgerFi's further expansion in the Southeast and Northwest…

Franchise Focus: Charleys VP to grow revenue by 10% in 2017

John Woo, VP of development for Charleys Philly Cheesteaks, chatted with FastCasual about the success of the brand and how technology helps the business run…

Finland's Friends & Brgrs planting flag in Germany

June 2, 2017

Friends & Brgrs is expanding to Germany, opening its sixth restaurant in September inside the Europa Passage mall in central Hamburg. Founded in 2015, the…

Grabbagreen opens 6th Arizona unit

June 1, 2017

Arizona-based Grabbagreen has opened its sixth location in Arizona, a news release said. The new Scottsdale unit is owned by Matt and Brooke Leon of Midwest…

Salata to open first Baytown, Texas location

May 30, 2017

Salata, a salad fast casual restaurant, is opening its first location in Baytown, Texas on June 2. The first 50 guests on opening day will receive a free small…

Boston's Fóumami ready to go national

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Michael Wang, a third-generation restaurateur, is ready to expand the concept he founded in 2010.

Jimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa

May 30, 2017

Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…

PJ's Coffee updates logo, decor

May 30, 2017

PJ's Coffee has a new brand identity, including its first logo refresh in more than a decade, according to a company press release.

Japan welcomes 2nd Pie Hole

May 25, 2017

The Pie Hole has opened the doors to its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. The Pie Hole’s menu fits in perfectly with Japan’s coffee culture, according to a…