Tropical Smoothie hosting Cleveland franchising event

June 3, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café is aggressively targeting Cleveland for franchise growth.

North Carolina welcomes second Burger 21

June 2, 2015

Burger 21 is opening its second North Carolina unit Monday in the city of Cary.

Salata still 'springing' across Texas

June 2, 2015

Salata will open its first Spring, Texas, location at 11 a.m., Friday.

South Florida gaining McAlister's

June 2, 2015

McAlister’s Deli has signed a 10-unit development agreement for counties in southern Florida.

Le Boulanger taps Duke Marketing to help with new concept

June 1, 2015

Le Boulange, a 60-year old bakery brand with 17 locations, has named Duke Marketing its agency of record to help it launch a new fast casual brand, among other…

Pie Five celebrates 50th opening

June 1, 2015

Pie Five Pizza is opening its 50th location at the corner of Governor Ritchie Highway and Ordnance Road in Baltimore.

Uncle Maddio's launches first Panama City store

May 29, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is expanding in Florida with its first opening in Panama City Beach.

The Halal Guys franchising in Northern Virginia

May 29, 2015

The Halal Guys has announced the signing of a five-unit franchise deal for territories in Northern Virginia.

Westfield debuts video sneak peek of new LAX remodel

May 29, 2015

The design was inspired by L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard and features 21 new dining and retail destinations, including newly revealed first-of-its-kind The…

Bowl of Heaven pressing through California

May 28, 2015

Bowl of Heaven has signed a three-unit franchise deal in California.

Slapfish signs deal for Southern California

May 28, 2015

Slapfish, a Huntington Beach-based seafood fast casual brand restaurant, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to focus on Southern California, according to a…

Uncle Maddio's expands N.C. footprint

May 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its first location in High Point, North Carolina, on Friday, May 29, 2015.

Fresno Pieology to feature customized salads

May 28, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria announced the opening of its second Fresno restaurant.

N.J.-based 1000 Degrees Pizza launching 20 stores in Austin

May 28, 2015

New Jersey-based 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will soon launch the first of 20 franchised locations to open in the state over the next 18 months.

Smasburger expanding east coast presence

May 27, 2015

Smashburger has added three new partners, which will result in 61 new restaurants and bring the brand’s total active franchise pipeline to over 350 units.

Fuzzy's planting flag in Florida

May 27, 2015

Texas-based Fuzzy's Taco Shop has signed four multi-unit development agreements to bring the concept to Florida.

Puerto Rican sandwich shop lands in Orlando

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 27, 2015

Puerto Rico-based El Meson Sandwiches is making its American debut in Orlando, opening the first of five-planned restaurants in June.

Tropical Smoothie targeting Denver

May 27, 2015

Over the next 10 years, the sandwich and smoothie franchise aims to open 25 locations throughout the city, including Colorado Springs, Highlands Ranch…

Fatburgr, Buffalo’s Express opens in London

May 26, 2015

Fatburger and its sister restaurant, Buffalo’s Express, are delivering its American fare to London.

Uncle Maddio's rolls out Florida expansion

May 22, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will soon enter the Orlando market.