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Pieology opens in Bakersfield, California
April 25, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has opened its first Bakersfield, California location, according to a company press release.
read nowDickey's California franchisee opening 12 locations
April 22, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has signed a 12-store agreement with franchisee Michael Tucker of La Quinta, California, allowing him to expand the brand to northern…
read nowPizzaRev opens 1st international location
April 21, 2016
The new location, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, is the first of 20 PizzaRev restaurants to be developed by Grupo Galeria in Mexico City and the states of Mexico…
read nowSmoothie franchise 'juices up' growth
April 21, 2016
Juice It Up! reported Q1 sales jumped 7 percent this year over the same period last year and the chain increased average unit value across all its stores…
read nowGrowler USA acquires Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli
April 20, 2016
The Smiling Moose corporate team has relocated to the Growler USA national headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, and Sue Daggett, former president, will now…
read nowGrand Rapids to welcome Freshii
April 20, 2016
Freshii is opening in mid-September in Grand Rapids, Michigan, making it the second franchise location by franchisee Nathan Ashcraft.
read nowCrazy Pita guests to 'paint-drink-dine' to benefit charity
April 20, 2016
An artist will instruct customers on how to complete a painting while they eat cooked-to-order Mediterranean cuisine from Crazy Pita.
read nowGiardino continues Florida expansion
April 20, 2016
Giardino Gourmet Salads has opened its 14th location.
read nowPizzaRev opens store at Ohio State University
April 19, 2016
PizzaRev has opened the first of three restaurants planned for the Columbus, Ohio, area.
read nowSalsarita's hitting growth spurt
April 18, 2016
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has expanded its Texas and North Carolina footprints.
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open 1st Colorado, Utah, Iowa locations; 2 in Dallas-Fort Worth
April 18, 2016
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will launch its first locations in Colorado and Utah in May, in Iowa in June, as well as two Dallas-Fort Worth-area locations in June.
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Franchising focus: Little Greek Fresh Grill growing as Americans embrace new flavors
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Tampa-based chain is on a mission to make Greek food more accessible.
read nowPie Five Pizza warming up Hawkeye State with at least 5 stores
April 15, 2016
Iowa's first Pie Five Pizza location will open in mid‑May.
read nowThe Habit Burger expands Vegas footprint
April 14, 2016
The restaurant, which will create 35 jobs, will feature 58 dining seats and a drive-thru window.
read nowCalifornia Vegan bakery rolling into Arizona, Colorado
April 14, 2016
Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on the ABC show, “Shark Tank." It began franchising in 2014 and currently has 40 units in…
read nowSharky’s opens 1st unit outside California
April 14, 2016
The chain has 24 restaurants, with plans to open additional, strategically located corporate and franchise units in Western states that include California…
read nowSmashburger inks deals to open in Georgia, Florida, DC
April 14, 2016
Smashburger will bring 20 restaurants to key markets over the next seven years.
read nowEx-NFL player delivers Cowboy Chicken to Atlanta market
April 14, 2016
Cowboy Chicken has partnered Van Jakes, a retired member of the National Football League, and his company, Jakes Management 22 Company, to bring five stores to…
read nowMcAlister's Deli hoping to attract franchisees in Florida
April 14, 2016
The chain has opened locations in Orlando and Clermont and has three new restaurants slated for opening in 2016, in Fort Walton Beach, Naples and Miami.
read nowHot Italian Pizza Bar opens 3rd location
April 14, 2016
Hot Italian Pizza Bar opened its newest location April 2.
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