Mici Handcrafted Italian signs 1st franchise deal, hires chief growth officer

November 9, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast casual concept based in Denver, Colorado, has signed its first franchise deal for 30 units in Phoenix, Arizona.

Former Chipotle exec leading national expansion at Green District

November 8, 2021

Louisville-based chopped salad concept Green District is expanding into Denver and Colorado Springs early next year under the leadership of Tim Spong, the…

What Today’s Pandemic Trends Mean For The Future Of Multi-Unit Restaurants –– And Beyond

Many of today's rapidly accelerating industry trends were already gathering steam before the pandemic hit. What changes are here to stay, and how do restaurant…

Dickey’s signs 100-unit deal with Ghost Kitchen Brands

November 4, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is teaming up with Toronto-based Ghost Kitchen Brands to serve its menu via over 100 satellite pickup and delivery locations.

Upscale Indian restaurant launching fast casual spinoff

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After establishing himself as a leader on the Indian restaurant scene in Georgia with his fine-dining restaurant — Sankranti — Srivivasa "Nimms" Nimmagadda is…

Roll Em Up signs South Orange Country deal

November 3, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with David Latif and Adam Rizza to bring five locations into South Orange County.

PowerSoul Cafe launching flagship in Las Vegas

November 3, 2021

PowerSoul Cafe, a gluten-free fast food restaurant chain, will open its flagship store next summer in Las Vegas at West Warm Springs and Cimarron Road at…

East Coast Wings + Grill doubles down on fast casual model

November 3, 2021

After testing a smaller store design in multiple locations, East Coast Wings + Grill, a casual dining chain based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is…

Former Sizzling Platter CEO becomes Slim Chickens franchisee

November 3, 2021

Slim Chickens will bring multiple locations to cities throughout Idaho and Oregon under an agreement with Ted Morton, a multi-unit restaurant operator, who…

Aloha Poke expanding into Atlanta

November 2, 2021

Chicago-based Aloha Poke Co. will enter the Atlanta market via franchisee Randy Elias, who owns several Moe's Southwest Grills in Acworth and Cartersville.

Cousins Subs buys 6 units from franchisee

November 2, 2021

Six Cousins Subs in Brookfield, New Berlin, Pewaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin, are now company-owned thanks to franchise partners Jim and Leah Valentine selling…

Curry Up Now finally opening after pandemic-related delays

November 2, 2021

Curry Up Now is opening in San Ramon, California, at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road in City Center Bishop Ranch. The restaurant also features the chain's fourth…

Rush Bowls inks Denver deal

November 2, 2021

Rush Bowls is continuing its national expansion with a three-unit deal for the Denver area within the next four years. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Ian and…

FAT Brands acquiring Fazoli's for $130M

November 2, 2021

Lol Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire Fazoli's for $130 million from Sentinel Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close by…

Muscle Maker Grill signs 40-unit deal for Saudi Arabia

November 1, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc, the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Pokemoto and SuperFit Foods, has inked an agreement to open 40 units in the Kingdom of Saudi…

Pie Five Pizza opens in Danville, Virginia

November 1, 2021

Pie Five Pizza has opened in Danville, Virginia. The =unit is located at 114 Sandy Court and is locally owned and operated by local entrepreneur Paresh Suthar…

Main Squeeze adding to Houston footprint

October 29, 2021

New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. is adding a 10th location to the Houston area on Nov. 5, when it opens in Montgomery at 15260, Highway 105 W., Suite…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe offering collagen as smoothie ingredient

October 29, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has added Vital Proteins collagen to its list of supplements that guests may add to smoothies. The unflavored supplement powder contains…

Rise Southern Biscuits making California debut

October 27, 2021

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is coming soon to California thanks to a franchise deal with Bill Propster, an industry veteran who built his…

Island Fin Poke continues Florida expansion

October 27, 2021

Island Fin Poke is opening its latest Florida location next month in Trinity at 3198 Redeemer Way under the direction of Jeff and Brenda Sproat and their son…