Naf Naf Grill opening first Minneapolis location

July 30, 2015

The fast casual Middle Eastern style concept will open outside Chicago for the first time in company history.

Franchise industry group leader fires back on labor proposals

July 30, 2015

Proposed labor rules could destroy the industry, claims International Franchise Association chief.

Nothing cheesy about Sweet Lorraine’s Mac n’ Cheez! franchise agreement

July 29, 2015

Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! signed a franchising agreement for a fifth Michigan location.

Culimetrics, TCreative team up to launch Spoleto in US

July 29, 2015

Taking the step from a Brazilian QSR to an American fast casual Italian restaurant would have been very difficult, Spoleto reported in a recent press release…

Pieology expands into Koreatown

July 29, 2015

Pieology's Koreatown location in Los Angeles had opened with more locations still to come in the area.

Cali toasts new beverage concepts

DRNK coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar are Hollywood-born concepts that have opened in 11 locations.

The name game: Why one CEO rebranded his 'new' burger concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Bo’s Steak & Grill closed its doors for several days and re-opened last month as Cole’s Backyard Grill.

Bruster's enters South Korea with 10-unit development deal

July 23, 2015

Site selection for two locations is underway in Seoul and Busan. The first Bruster's will open in late 2015 or early 2016.

Houston couple enhances franchise deal with Maui Wow

July 23, 2015

A Houston husband and wife team and longtime franchisees now have the rights to open Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies units throughout the entire state…

Fast casual pizza expands across country

July 22, 2015

Residents of New York, California and Indiana will soon see fast casual pizza expand throughout their state with several openings expected through October.

Go Roma unveils new prototype

July 22, 2015

The fast casual Italian restaurant hopes to draw in new and old customers with a new look.

The Evolution of Fast Casual

Fast casual restaurants, with their upscale ambiance and promises of higher quality food, continue to be the driver of restaurant industry growth, but as more…

Son of Rolling Stone to open BURGERFI in Europe

July 21, 2015

The fast casual chain has inked a deal with GROUND ROUND LIMITED to take the concept into the European market with its first location in central London.

Arizona’s Grabbagreen grabbing a piece of the Carolinas

July 21, 2015

Grabbagreen will expand its footprint into the eastern U.S. with a 34-store development agreement with Trindel Investments.

Danny Meyer invests in Tender Greens

July 20, 2015

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group has invested in Tender Greens, a farm-to-fork concept with 22 locations across California.

MAD Greens opens to record crowds in Arizona

July 20, 2015

Colorado-based MAD Greens began its national expansion last month with its first openings outside of its home state.

Johnny Rockets going to college

July 20, 2015

Continuing its focus on non-traditional venues, Johnny Rockets is targeting college and university campuses with its Express prototype, according to a company…

Family team opens Burger 21 unit

July 17, 2015

Burger 21 to open second Georgia unit.

Blaze reaches 80-unit milestone

July 16, 2015

The chain has a pipeline of more than 400 restaurants set to open in 42 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada by 2020.

Braddah’s Island Style opening fourth unit

July 16, 2015

Braddah’s Island Style – burritos, bowls and tacos is opening its fourth location this week.