Slim Chickens opening in Middle East

December 12, 2016

Slim Chickens will continue the expansion of its fresh chicken concept for the first time outside of the United States through a partnership with Alghanim…

Slapfish swimming into South Korea

December 9, 2016

Slapfish is planting a flag next year in Seoul, South Korea, with plans to open 10 restaurants across the country over the next three years, according to a…

Nashville's Hattie B's Hot Chicken expanding to Atlanta

December 9, 2016

Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken will open its first Atlanta location late next year, according to a press release from Dallas-based Falcon Realty…

Native American franchisee signs master franchise agreement to expand Rex's Chicken

December 8, 2016

Beautiful Brands International signed an agreement with the Muscogee Creek Nation's Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise division to open as many as 500 Rex's…

Dickey's opens locations in TX and OR

December 8, 2016

Texas and Oregon are getting more barbecue, according to a press release. Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened two locations this Thursday, one in Frisco and the other…

Starbucks pizza? Yes, it's true

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The chain's ambitious plan will increase revenue by 10 percent, grow earnings per share by 15-20 percent and drive mid-single-digit comp growth each year…

Captain D's: Something's 'fishy' in Florida

December 7, 2016

Captain D's opened its newest corporate location Monday in Lake City, Florida, bringing the state's  total to 30 restaurants, according to a news release. 

The Princess City welcomes Pie Five

December 6, 2016

Pie Five didn't have to be a frog to open its newest location in The Princess City of the Hoosier State, Mishawaka, Indiana today. The unit is owned and…

JJ's Red Hots puts a pup or two in the 'Pear Tree'

December 6, 2016

JJ's Red Hots kicked off its fourth annual 12 Days of Hot Dogs promotion today, according to the release. It's the culmination of a previously held challenge…

Garbanzo adds industry vets to exec team

December 6, 2016

Garbanzo has added two industry professionals to its executive team. Patti Rother, who most recently served as director of franchise sales and operations for…

Panda Express opening 7th NYC unit

December 6, 2016

Panda Express is opening a seventh New York City location Dec. 14 as it continues its East Coast expansion efforts. Located at 414 Eighth Ave., the unit will…

Tropical Smoothie signs 6-unit deal for South Carolina

December 6, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans Bill Ruby and Greg Powell to expand its presence in South Carolina.

PizzaRev expands in Colorado

December 6, 2016

PizzaRev is now moving into Ft. Collins, Colorado, including the Loveland and Greeley communities, according to a news release. The new locations will fall…

Habit Burger CMO chats about taking the California brand national

Matt Hood, CMO of Habit Burger Grill, chats with Tim Tang about what it takes to expand a regional concept nationwide.

Going 1-on-1 with Garbanzo CEO

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

James Park took the reins just over a year ago at Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, leaving behind a VP title at Which Wich. He's spent the past year streamlining…

Focus Brands president: 'Restaurant business is complicated'

The president of Focus Brands sums up his views on the state of the restaurant industry.

Vapiano opens 5th Hungarian location

December 1, 2016

Pizza- and pasta-focused chain Vapiano opened its fifth Hungarian location this week in Gyor. It is the first Hungarian location outside the capital city of…

Dickey's blankets the nation in barbecue

December 1, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is spanning the nation with new locations in Amherst, New York and Phoenix, Arizona. Both sites open this Thursday and offer weeks of…

Pieology cooks up location in LA

November 30, 2016

The Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles is now home for Pieology Pizzeria's newest location, operated and owned by MR Pie Guys, according to a press release. The…

Pieology opens 4th Michigan restaurant

November 30, 2016

Pieology has opened its fourth Michigan location, this one in West Bloomfield Township. This is the second unit owned and operated by 221 Holdings, which…