Slim Chickens hatches in New Mexico

February 2, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened its first New Mexico location at 3475 East Main St., in partnership with Desert Slims. It's the first…

Frutta Bowls expanding grocery store concept

February 1, 2022

Frutta Bowls, a WOWorks brand, has expanded its grocery store-within-store locations via multi-unit franchisee partners Curtis High and Jordan Rideout. The…

Velvet Taco opening 6th Houston unit

February 1, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco is opening its sixth location in the Houston metro area in The Woodlands located at 9120 Gosling Road.

Kate Hudson launches plant-based smoothies at Bluestone Lane

February 1, 2022

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired coffee brand, is partnering with Inbloom, a holistic nutrition powder and supplement brand founded by actress and…

Juice It Up squeezes major growth from 2021

February 1, 2022

For Juice It Up, 2021 was the best year in its history as it ended the year with same-store sales up 26.3% over 2020. Total system sales also climbed to a…

Ike's making Hollywood debut

February 1, 2022

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has 80 units across the west, is ready for stardom. It's opening this week in Hollywood between Hollywood and Sunset…

The Habit opening 5th Cambodian location

February 1, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, which was founded 50 years ago in Santa Barbara, California, is opening its fifth location this week in Cambodia in Chamkar Mon, the…

Chicken Salad Chick ends 2021 on upswing

February 1, 2022

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick spent the past year growing, opening over 30 locations and awarding 32 franchise agreements. The chain also celebrated a…

Big Chicken expanding through LA County

January 31, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with chiropractor Pat Khaziran and his business partner and Southern California…

Friendly's getting friendly with fast casual prototype

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Friendly's CEO describes why it was time for the brand to join the fast casual world.

Freddy's lands airport location

January 27, 2022

Witchita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its first airport location at the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Improving Dining and Shopping Safety in the Pandemic

Powerhouse Dynamics Increases Support for Restaurants and Food Retailers

Heisman Trophy finalist opens 2nd Killer Burger

January 26, 2022

Former football player LaMichael James is opening his second Killer Burger location. Located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, at 9 Centerpointe Dr., the restaurant is…

Slim Chickens opens in Alabama

January 26, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened its first unit of 2022 at 3501 Woodward Ave., in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Marking restaurant group Dixie…

Rise Southern Biscuits entering Florida

January 26, 2022

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken has signed a multi-unit franchise deal for Florida with franchisee Don Schnurr. He and his family will open at…

Fuku making Kentucky debut

January 26, 2022

Fuku, a New York-based fried chicken joint, is making its Lexington, Kentucky debut Wednesday. Thanks to a partnership with Franklin Junction, a virtual…

Fuzzy's lands 50-unit deal with Slim Chickens franchisee

January 26, 2022

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has signed a 50-store agreement with Slim Chickens franchisee Richard Maddox to enter Alabama, North Carolina and Tennessee and to also add…

Big Chicken takes on Chicago

January 25, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is opening in Chicago thanks to a deal with entrepreneur Ken Patel, according to a company press…

The Red Chickz expanding footprint

January 25, 2022

The Red Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken brand with over 1 million TikTok followers, is expanding in Arizona, Texas, Nevada and California. The brand is opening…

Wayback Burgers posts strong sales in 2021

January 25, 2022

Cheshire, Connecticut-based Wayback Burgers reported positive gains in 2021, including a system-wide sales increase of 26.2% and a comparable-store sales…