Pei Wei opens in Moore, Oklahoma

October 14, 2015

Pei Wei opened its first Moore, Oklahoma unit this week, marking its ninth location in the Oklahoma City area.

CEO: Why we sold 40 percent of Smashburger to Asia-based restaurant company

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While the latest trend in fast casual business operations seems to be leaning toward taking a company public, Denver’s Smashburger has gone another route. It…

Johnny Rockets enhances executive team

October 13, 2015

Johnny Rockets has appointed Naresh Vinod Worlikar and Calvin Harris as vice president of International and director of culinary innovation, respectively.

Pie Five to open first San Antonio location

October 13, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced a multi-unit development agreement to build eight to 10 Pie Five locations in the San Antonio area.

Franchising focus: Amsterdam Falafelshop set for growth

With little knowledge of the restaurant industry, Matt D’Alessio said he invested solely off his passion for the brand. On the other end of the spectrum was…

Captain D’s seeks NC franchise candidates

October 12, 2015

Captain D's is planning to expand in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.

Pie Five to open first AZ location

October 12, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced it will open its first Arizona location Friday.

Pie Five to open first KY location

October 9, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced its first location in Kentucky will open on Friday, Oct. 16, in Lexington.

Dickey’s adds new revenue stream with delivery service

October 9, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants has added a new stream of revenue after finalizing agreements with multiple delivery service partners, including Dine On Demand…

LeBron dunks McDonald's, giving assist to Blaze

October 8, 2015

LeBron James will not renew his spokesperson deal with McDonald's and instead will put his name and social media clout behind Blaze Pizza.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza opening second West Mobile location

October 8, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza will celebrate the grand opening of its second West Mobile location this weekend.

Slapfish 'popping up' in Brooklyn

October 8, 2015

Slapfish celebrating National Seafood Month with a unique New York event.

UFood Grill awards Maryland franchise agreement

October 8, 2015

UFood Grill has awarded its first franchise agreement in Maryland.

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria signs Dallas franchise agreement

October 8, 2015

An area development agreement with 4Slices LLC will bring Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria to the Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex.

Smashburger opening in Egypt, Hollywood

October 7, 2015

Smashburger is smashing its way to Egypt by signing Pearll Investment Group to open 25 units throughout the country over the next several years.

Captain D’s opens NC store

October 6, 2015

Captain D's has opened in Franklin, North Carolina.

Russo’s Restaurants outperform 2015 sales projections

October 6, 2015

Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Italian Kitchen plan to accelerate U.S. and international expansion.

Pie Five opens first Jackson location

October 2, 2015

Pie Five is donating 50 percent of proceeds earned during pre-opening events of its first Jackson, Mississippi, location to the local chapter of the…

Kono Pizza announces first Walmart location, signs 10-unit Texas deal

October 2, 2015

Kono Pizza plans to open new units in malls and department stores before the Black Friday rush.

Your Pie opening first Chicago store

October 2, 2015

Your Pie has entered the Chicago market, opening its first area store today.