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…

Slim Chickens franchisee hatches 18th UK-based location

March 21, 2022

Faytetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a store in Guilford, England at 22 Friary St., marking Boparan Restaurant Groups' 18th location…

United Franchise Group's COO named president of charcuterie concept

March 21, 2022

United Franchise Group Chief Operating Officer Brady Lee is now serving as president of the company's charcuterie-centered fast casual concept, Graze Craze.

New Mexico casino welcoming state's 1st Wahlburgers

March 21, 2022

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in New Mexico is replacing its buffet restaurant with a food hall featuring a variety of fast casual brands…

Firehouse Subs franchisee bringing Big Chicken to Texas, Oklahoma

March 18, 2022

Firehouse Subs franchisee Coby Jones has signed an agreement to open six Big Chickens across West Texas and Central Oklahoma. Founded by basketball Hall of…

Oath Pizza to open in Los Angeles

March 18, 2022

Oath Pizza will open three units in the greater Los Angeles area, with the first opening in fall 2022, according to a press release.

Fatburger deepening Alaskan presence

March 17, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 15 other restaurant concepts, is expanding its presence in Alaska with three locations…

Blaze Pizza signs franchise agreement for Chattanooga

March 17, 2022

Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement to expand the brand's presence in Chattanooga, bringing three units to southern Tennessee, according to a press…

Marco's signs 46 unit deal for Phoenix

March 17, 2022

Marco's Pizza has inked a 46 store deal in Phoenix, according to a company press release.

Mutts Cantina opening Arizona locations

March 16, 2022

Mutts Canine Cantina, a pet 'eater'tainment brand, has finalized the lease for a franchise location in Gilbert, Arizona. Slated to open in early 2023, the…

Sweetgreen relaunches Outpost program

March 16, 2022

Sweetgreen has relaunched its Outpost Program with a plant-forward rebrand, hoping to invite nature into the workplace and emphasize health and wellness for…

Chipotle testing chip-making robot

March 16, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a chip-making robot, Chippy, developed by Miso Robotics.

Guthrie's adding Alabama location

March 15, 2022

Guthrie's, a chicken-finger only restaurant brand, is opening Tuesday in Dothan, Alabama, at 189 John D. Odom Road.

Piada opening in Houston medical center

March 14, 2022

Piada Italian Street Food is opening Tuesday at the Houston Medical Center, 6602 Fannin St., marking the chain's ninth location in the state with restaurants…