Starbucks continues Southeast Asian grind

April 8, 2013

Starbucks will open another 100 new stores in Indonesia over the next three years and another 100 stores in the Philippines over the next four years, said…

How Zaxby's plans on becoming a 'household name'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Southeast-based chicken chain is headed west.

U-Swirl co-brands with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

April 5, 2013

U-Swirl Inc., parent company of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, announced that the first U-Swirl and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory co-branded location is open…

Salsarita's taking on Chattanooga

April 5, 2013

North Carolina-based Salsarita's will have four new locations in the Chattanooga, Tenn., area by April 2017, according to a company press release.

The Soup Kitchen gears up for nationwide expansion

April 5, 2013

With a home-style touch and made-from-scratch cuisine, The Soup Kitchen, a three-unit fast casual concept based in Tennessee, is fast tracking development of…

Franchise Association launches campaign for immigration reform debate

April 4, 2013

The International Franchise Association has launched an integrated advocacy campaign to "voice the needs of franchise business owners in the national debate…

Garbanzo opens 20th unit

April 4, 2013

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, is opening its second Oklahoma franchise location Saturday, at 1389 E. 15th Street in Edmond, Okla. This is the…

Dickey's Barbecue 300th location takes off at Love Field

April 4, 2013

Dickey's Barbecue was born and bred in Dallas in 1941, so it makes sense that the Texas-based barbecue concept is celebrating the opening of its 300th location…

Veggie Grill takes root in San Fernando Valley

April 4, 2013

Veggie Grill, a West Coast fast casual chain that serves only plant-based food, opened this week in Encino, Calif., at 16542 Ventura Blvd. The…

The Big Salad to open 5th Detroit-area unit

April 3, 2013

The Big Salad, a chain of restaurants in the Detroit area serving custom-made salads, healthy soups and sandwiches, has opened the first of four planned Ann…

Orange Leaf celebrates 3rd birthday with new flavors

April 3, 2013

This month, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is celebrating three years of growth by sharing two new cake flavors with customers: Chocolate Cake, the official…

MOD Pizza expands beyond Washington State

April 3, 2013

MOD Pizza announced its first store outside of Washington State will be located in the Cedar Hills Crossing shopping center in Beaverton, Ore. It marks the…

Alsea takes over Mexican Starbucks

April 2, 2013

Mexico restaurant operator Alsea has signed an agreement with Starbucks to take equity control over the coffee chain's Mexican stores, according to Reuters.

Pizza Fusion expanding further throughout the Middle East

April 2, 2013

Pizza Fusion announced today the details of an agreement to further expand throughout the Middle East.

Capriotti's opens 29th Vegas-area location

April 2, 2013

Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is now open in the city's popular retail center, Town Square, according to a company press release. The new shop…

Ice cream shop plans to be 'franchising fantasyland'

Sloan's Ice Cream is planning to open 200 U.S. locations.

The Habit expanding Utah presence

March 29, 2013

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its second Utah location this year on April 11 at Station Park in Farmington. The location, at 260 North Union Avenue, is in…

The Big Salad to franchise globally

March 28, 2013

The Big Salad, a five-unit chain based out of Detroit, has signed an agreement with Beautiful Brands International to market and franchise its concept on a…

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

Pie Five and Pizza Inn exec to talk new brand integration

March 27, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc.'s senior vice president and chief development officer Madison Jobe will speak Thursday at the 2013 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference…