Rosati's CEO: 'If your company is a boys club then join the club'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Marla Topliff, president of Rosati's Pizza, fell in love with the restaurant business after working as a marketer for Rosati's.

Capriotti's readying first Indiana location

March 24, 2017

Brother-franchisee team Andrew and Ryan Bonnell will open their first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Indianapolis, according to a press release. The unit is also…

CoreLife Eatery partners with industry veteran

March 24, 2017

CoreLife Eatery will open 10 locations in Indiana with the help of restaurant industry veteran Melissa Rohwer, according to a press release.

Beehive Kitchen opens in Ft. Lauderdale

March 24, 2017

Centurion Restaurant Group's newest concept, Beehive Kitchen, will open on March 29 in Fort Lauderdale, according to a press release.

HuHot founder: 'Delegate well and train others'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Linda Vap, president and founder of HuHot Mongolian Grill, was a scientist before she got into the restaurant business.

Dillas Quesadillas opens another Dallas location

March 23, 2017

Dillas Quesadillas, brainchild of Kyle Gordon, former managing partner at Raising Canes, will open its second location in the Dallas area on April 14…

Pita Pit adds 12 business coaches to franchisee field support system

March 23, 2017

Pita Pit franchisees can now tap 12 business coaches which are now part of the franchise support system, according to a press release.

Starbucks to create 240K jobs

The chain is on target to create more than 240,000 jobs globally —  68,000 in the U.S. — by opening 12,000 stores globally and 3,400 new stores in the U.S. by…

Pizza Press presses forward, 150 new sites by late 2018

March 23, 2017

Five years after its inception, Pizza Press is having a growth spurt, announcing this week plans to open nearly 150 restaurants worldwide over the next two…

Cottage Inn exec: 'Female leaders ask the right questions'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Deborah Masse has led Cottage Inn to double-digit sales growth by rolling out a new branding initiative and through the introduction of digital and social…

The Carving Board kicks off franchising initiative

March 22, 2017

The Carving Board Sandwiches is looking to capitalize on recent growth initiatives in California and Dubai by partnering with local franchisees in cities…

Uberrito to give away food, help schools at new location

March 22, 2017

To celebrate its newest location in the Phoenix area on March 23, Uberrito is launching a giveaway of a free meal to the first 100 customers, along with other…

Moe's franchisee: 'Don't take no for an answer'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jennifer Wade has been a Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee since 2002. The single mom now owns three locations and is the only female franchisee on the Moe's…

Dickey's adds Hawaiian location

March 21, 2017

Oahu said aloha to Dickey's Barbecue Pit as part of a new franchise agreement on the Hawaiian island, according to a press release.

Tijuana Flats opens Celebration location

March 21, 2017

Tijuana Flats is opening a location next week in Celebration, Florida,  according to a press release.

Blaze lights up Coachella Valley

March 21, 2017

Palm Springs, California, is getting a Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza this Friday in Coachella Valley on North Palm Canyon Drive, according to a news release. 

The Chickery launches 1st western Canada location

March 20, 2017

Western Canada will soon get its first The Chickery location because of a franchising deal the concept signed with franchisee, Bilal Khan, according to a press…

Little Greek Fresh Grill opens 1st 2017 location

March 20, 2017

Little Greek Fresh Grill is  starting a growth phase with its first Ohio opening in Boardman in June 2017, according to a press release.

Chipotle's former ShopHouse units will convert to Bibibop Asian Grills

March 20, 2017

Bibibop Asian Grill has purchased the locations formerly operated as ShopHouse restaurants and owned by Chipotle. The expansion will more than double the…

PizzaRev revs up support for the needy

March 17, 2017

PizzaRev's Pizzas for a Purpose fundraiser is coinciding with the the chain's latest opening in Coral Gables, Florida.