Moe's entering Arizona

December 13, 2024

Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by GoTo Foods, is entering Arizona next week at Pebble Creek Marketplace (15611 West McDowell Road) as the first of…

Paris Baguette opening 7th Virginia location

December 12, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 cafes worldwide, is growing in America. With nearly 200 open in the U.S. and more in development, the company is opening…

Naf Naf Grill opens within in Love's Travel Stop

December 11, 2024

Naf Naf Grill opened its 41st location within Love's Travel Stops in White House, Tennessee, at 1001 Highway 76.

Wing Snob making Florida debut

December 11, 2024

Wing Snob is opening its first Florida restaurant by year's end in Riverview. Additional locations are also set to open in Tampa and Davie.

Ziggi's entering South Carolina

December 10, 2024

Ziggi's Coffee will open Tuesday at 102 W. Greenwood St., in Abbeville, South Carolina, marking its entry into the state.

I Heart Mac & Cheese founder launching coffee concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

December 10, 2024

Pilar Coffee Bar and Iced Treats is debuting its flagship location this month at The Cove in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The menu features specialty lattes, iced…

Zaro's Family Bakery offering licensing opportunities

December 9, 2024

New York-based Zaro's Family Bakery, a fourth-generation family business serving Black & White Cookies and classic baked goods, is offering licensing…

Perkins Griddle & Go signs Canada franchisee

December 6, 2024

Perkins American Food Co. has signed a multi-unit agreement with Lakshminarayan Enterprise Inc. to bring Perkins Griddle & Go to Calgary, Alberta.

Barberitos entering Alabama

December 4, 2024

Barberitos, owned by WOWorks, signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-unit franchisee Haresh Patel to bring the brand to Alabama. The expansion follows…

Qdoba opening stand-alone stores in Arizona

December 4, 2024

Qdoba is expanding into Arizona when it opens two stores later this month in Phoenix and Scottsdale. The locations mark Qdoba's first stand-alone restaurants…

Dave's Hot Chicken making London debut

December 4, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening Saturday in London, marking its entry into the United Kingdom and the opening of its 250th restaurant. Located…

Cheba Hut reopening in Boulder

December 3, 2024

After a five-year hiatus, Cheba Hut is returning to Boulder, Colorado, when it opens next week at 1346 Pearl St.

Shipley signs 22-unit agreement

December 3, 2024

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts will expand its presence in Florida and Tennessee under a 22-unit franchise agreement with the hospitality arm of private…

Chicken Salad Chick entering Kansas City market

December 2, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first store in the Kansas City market in Lee's Summit, Missouri, at 1020 NW Pryor Road.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express continue Mexico expansion

November 26, 2024

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, owned by Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, are opening several co-branded locations in Mexico, joining the country's five…

Huey Magoo's adds South Carolina unit

November 25, 2024

Huey Magoo's 70th location is now open in Greenwood, South Carolina. The 2,750-square-foot, free-standing restaurant features an outdoor patio and a drive-thru…

Honeybaked Ham launching in Venice

November 25, 2024

Alpharetta, Georgia-based The HoneyBaked Ham Company has signed an agreement with Craig Marcum, his wife, Charlotte and their son, Cameron, to open next year…

Dickey's expanding in Mexico

November 22, 2024

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, under the direction of franchisee Jonathan Rosas Blanco, as part of a plan to continue growing…

Edo Japan debuts 200th unit

November 22, 2024

Canada-based Edo Japan has opened its 200th restaurant this week in Toronto and now spans the Prairies, British Columbia and Ontario, serving over 11 million…

Dog Haus makes Saudi Arabia debut

November 21, 2024

California-based Dog Haus is now open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.