Uncle Maddio's continues Florida expansion

August 29, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding operations in the Pensacola, Florida area, according to a company press release.  New franchisees Jeremy and Wendy Jordan…

Which Wich names president

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 29, 2016

Ric Scicchitano, former EVP of food and supply chain for Corner Bakery Cafe, has joined the leadership team at Which Wich as president. Founder Jeff Sinelli…

Dickey’s to open 3 LA units

August 26, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has executed a development agreement for three stores just south of Los Angeles. The stores, located in Lomita, Hawthorne and El Segundo…

Moe's opens 1st Austin area location

August 24, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is opening its first location in the Austin, Texas area on Sept. 1 in Cedar Park, according to a news release.

Newk's Eatery taps restaurant veteran CFO

August 24, 2016

Newk's Eatery has hired Michael Clock as chief financial officer and his to-do list includes doubling the franchise by 2019, growing from 103 to 200 units.

1000 Degrees moves into Deer Park

August 23, 2016

Deer Park, Texas, will see the newest 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza across from San Jacinto College, a company press release reported. The location will open…

PizzaRevs up in the Lone Star State

August 23, 2016

PizzaRev is gearing up to develop franchise and corporate stores in the Austin and San Antonio regions in Texas.

Chicken Salad Chick opens new Florida location

August 22, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick announced its third Florida location in Jacksonville, according to a company press release. The unit will open on Aug. 30 and will kick off…

Congrats to the restaurant winners in the 2016 'Inc. 5000'

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

Inc. Magazine has named America's top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses, and the list includes a healthy representation of restaurants.

Capriotti's opening first Oklahoma City location in fall

August 18, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its first Oklahoma City location this fall.

Captain D's fishing for franchisees in North Carolina

August 18, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in North Carolina, according to a company press release.

C-Speak: How Fazoli's CEO keeps dishing out growth

Carl Howard discusses how he turned a failing QSR brand into a thriving fast casual franchise and why he believes his work isn't quite yet done.

Pizza Hut makes major deal for 300 new European restaurants

August 18, 2016

Pizza Hut is beefing up its presence in central and eastern Europe with a deal to open more than 300 restaurants in the region over the next five years…

Panda Express announces Pittsburgh location

August 17, 2016

Panda Express is soon opening its first Pittsburgh location, according to a company press release, and will  celebrate by donating 20 percent of its grand…

Dickey's expands in California

August 17, 2016

California will see five new Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, beginning in 2017, according to a company press release.  PK Group, Inc. will open the first unit…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan gets set to heat up Orlando

August 17, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will open two new units in Orlando beginning this fall, thanks to a franchise agreement announced today. The brand is in the…

Nekter Juice Bar pressing out Q2 growth

August 17, 2016

Q2 has ended with Nekter Juice Bar signing agreements to open 41 new restaurants throughout its existing markets, as well as new markets, including Salt Lake…

Blaze Pizza announces Virginia and California locations

August 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza announced in a company press release the openings of locations in Midlothian, Virginia and Lodi, California in coming days. The Lodi location opens…

Wahlburgers announces plans for Orlando location

August 15, 2016

Walhburgers, the chain founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, announced its second Florida location will open this…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…