Modern Market opens store with double-sided kitchen line

April 4, 2022

Modern Market Eatery, a healthy fast casual restaurant brand, is opening a restaurant in the Denver area, near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria…

Zaxby's, Mellow Mushroom franchisee opening Mooyah in Florida

April 1, 2022

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is coming to Ocala, Florida, expanding its presence in the Sunshine State, thanks to a six-unit deal with Brad…

I Heart Mac & Cheese opens 1st Illinois location

April 1, 2022

I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has opened a…

Johnny Rockets landing in Israel with 10 locations

April 1, 2022

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands, parent company of Johnny Rockets and 16 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development deal to expand into Israel…

Green District opening in Indiana

March 31, 2022

Green District, a Louisville-based fast casual salad concept, is opening Saturday at 4227 Town Center Blvd., in Jeffersonville, Indiana, according to a company…

Dickey's plans to hit Toronto

March 31, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement to bring the brand's fare to Toronto, according to a company press release.

Genghis Grill giving franchise incentives

March 30, 2022

Genghis Grill has announced single and multi-unit franchisee incentives, including a reduced franchise fee of $5,000 per location, $0 in development fees…

Huey Magoo's lands in Montgomery, Alabama

March 30, 2022

Huey Magoo's, the "Filet Mignon Of Chicken," will celebrate the opening of its first Montgomery, Alabama location with a grand opening on Wednesday, according…

Freebirds World Burrito to open 5 Texas locations

March 30, 2022

Freebirds World Burrito plans to open five more Texas locations in Dripping Springs, Katy, Conroe, Murphy, and Kyle as part of a push to double in size over…

Chicken Salad Chick adds 30th Florida location

March 29, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has opened its 30th Florida location in Bradenton and will debut stores by year's end in Wesley Chapel and Estero. Located at 5434 Lockwood…

Atomic Wings expanding to Arlington, Texas

March 25, 2022

Atomic Wings is opening the first of three Arlington, Texas, locations next month at 701 W. Park Row Dr. To celebrate, franchisees Nick and Dev Patel and…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs deal for New Jersey mall

March 25, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a zero human-interaction concept, will soon have a location within the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, marking its first…

Cafe Rio adding 15 locations by year's end

March 24, 2022

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, home of the Sweet Pork Barbacoa, is opening 15 locations this year in Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Since its debut in…

Sonic, Qdoba franchisees opening 13 Fajita Pete's

March 24, 2022

Fajita Pete's, a fajita delivery concept, is adding 13 locations in Texas, thanks to deals with Keith Fontana and Michael Humphrey, franchisees of Sonic and…

Togo's debuts 1st gas station location

March 24, 2022

Togo's, a nearly 200-unit California-based sandwich franchise, has opened its first non-traditional build-out. Located inside a Modesto, California-based gas…

Savannah Seafood Shack boiling nationwide

The restaurant, which has been featured on the Cooking Channel, Food Network and the Travel Channel, is scouting for locations in the the top 40 media markets…

Quiznos revamps loyalty program

March 23, 2022

Denver-based Quiznos, which has over 750 locations, has redesigned its "Toasty Points" rewards program which is available online and via the Quiznos app.

Flay for all: Bobby's Burgers rolls out franchising strategy

March 23, 2022

Bobby's Burgers, a four-unit, Las Vegas-based chain co-founded by Chef Bobby Flay, is launching a franchise growth plan, targeting major cities, including…

FAT Brands CEO denies fraud allegations, looks forward to growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Andy Wiederhorn said his lawyers will prove his innocence and that FAT Brands is growing strong.

Rush Bowls opening 12 units in 2022

March 22, 2022

Rush Bowls will have 50 locations open by year's end, according to a company press release, which said that it was opening at least 12 units in Colorado, Texas…