Johnny Rockets promotes franchise development manager to franchise sales director

January 15, 2016

Johnny Rockets has appointed Crystal Wells as director of franchise sales.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Northern California location

January 15, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new Northern California location in May in Concord.

Pie Five to open second Atlanta location

January 14, 2016

Pie Five Pizza announced it will open its second Atlanta area location on Friday, Jan. 22.

Toppers Pizza to expand in North Carolina

January 14, 2016

Toppers Pizza announced that 2015 was its busiest year on record in 2015 in Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Illinois location

January 13, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new Illinois location in April in Normal.

MOD Pizza announces 2016 growth plan

January 13, 2016

MOD Pizza will double its stores to nearly 200 locations.

'State of the Industry' to headline Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

January 12, 2016

Panelists include:Carl Howard, president and CEO, Fazoli's; Matt Walker, VP of government affairs, NRA; and Fredric Cohen, founding partner, Cheng Cohen.

Greek fast casual concept ready to grow

January 12, 2016

Kalamata Greek Grill has partnered with Franworth to help accelerate its growth through franchising. This partnership marks the fourth brand under the…

Pei Wei opening in Winter Garden, Florida

January 12, 2016

Pei Wei will open its first location next week in Winter Garden, Florida.

Sweetfin Poke receives funding to fuel growth

January 12, 2016

The funding comes from food and hospitality veterans, David Swinghamer, who is a founding partner at Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality and served as CEO…

Bruster's Real Ice Cream signs 10-unit development agreement for South Korea

January 12, 2016

Bruster's Real Ice Cream announced it has signed a 10-unit development agreement for South Korea.

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza to open first North Dakota location

January 12, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza announced it is opening its first North Dakota store Thursday in Grand Forks.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open second Dallas-Fort Worth location

January 11, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it in February it will open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location.

Executives from Froots, Gyroville partner to grow brands

January 11, 2016

Executives from Florida-based, healthful food restaurants Froots and Gyroville announced that they are teaming up an effort to drive growth of both brands.

New wing concept taking flight in fast casual market

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 8, 2016

Hurricane Grill & Wings, a beach-themed full service restaurant franchise, is opening its first fast casual concept, Hurricane BTW.

Newk's opening third Jacksonville unit

January 8, 2016

Newk's Eatery is opening a third location in Jacksonville, Florida with a restaurant in the new Claire Lane Center on San Jose Boulevard.

Menchie's opens units in California, Texas, Florida

January 8, 2016

Menchie's has opened its three newest stores in California, Texas and Florida.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open second Tallahassee location

January 8, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced it will open its second Tallahassee location in late February.

Hot Toppings Pizza opens in Houston

January 8, 2016

Hot Toppings Pizza announced it opened its first location in December in Houston.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Maryland location

January 7, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new store in Baltimore in February.