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Chipotle scores 'A' on policy regarding animal antibiotic use
September 29, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill has earned an A grade in the Chain Reaction III Report and Scorecard, a ranking of the country's largest fast food and fast casual…
read nowDickey's franchisee-investor team adding 13 locations to Texas, Louisiana
September 28, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit investors, Rick El Mogazi and Kris Hickingbottom, along with franchisee, Robert Ray, are opening 12 locations between Houston and…
read nowWingstop landing 70 units in France
September 28, 2017
Wingstop has France on its radar. It has partnered with Brescia Investissement SAS to open at least 70 units over the next 12 years. The first will open next…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe snags CMO from Fazoli's
September 28, 2017
Corner Bakery Cafe has hired Donna Josephson as its SVP and CMO. Bringing more than 20 years of restaurant marketing experience, she most recently served as…
read nowMiami Grill targeting GCC, China for growth
September 27, 2017
Miami Grill is partnering with Global Franchise Exchange to develop the brand in GCC and China markets, according to a company press release.
read nowDat Dog sets sights on Austin
September 26, 2017
Less than five months after signing an agreement for the development of 25 locations throughout the Houston metro area, Dat Dog has turned its attention to…
read nowBeehive Kitchen opens 2nd unit
September 26, 2017
Beehive Kitchen, which serves gluten-friendly, antibiotic-free and hormone-free items via bowls, opened its second location Monday at 200 East Las Olas Blvd.…
read nowChipotle taps fine dining chef to lead Tasty Made
September 26, 2017
Chipotle has tapped Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author, to lead its fast casual burger brand — Tasty Made.
read nowFreebirds closes Kansas City locations
September 25, 2017
Freebirds World Burrito has closed three units in the Kansas City area, according to an email to FastCasual from the chain's PR company, Bread & Butter…
read nowGo Burrito goes for Florida
September 22, 2017
Go Burrito has targeted Florida for growth, opening four franchised stores throughout the coastal state over the next two years, according to a company press…
read nowSlapfish opening next month in Albuquerque
September 20, 2017
Slapfish is opening next month in Albuquerque. Launching right before the International Balloon Fiesta, the restaurant's first location in New Mexico will host…
read nowZoes Kitchen COO stepping down
September 20, 2017
Zoes Kitchen's COO is leaving the company, "to focus on personal interests," according to a company press release. Jeremy Hartley, who joined the brand in…
read nowGrabbagreen grabbing a piece of Michigan
September 20, 2017
Grabbagreen is entering Michigan, thanks to inking a deal with franchisees Michael, Spencer and Christina Raymond of Green & Go, LLC. The agreement…
read nowDrnk Coffee + Tea and Quench on franchise mission
September 19, 2017
Drnk coffee + tea and Quench juice bar — sister brands based in California — are expanding via multi-unit development deals for Long Island, Houston and Los…
read nowBoston Market serving US military in Puerto Rico
September 19, 2017
Boston Market is celebrating the grand opening of its newest restaurant at the Fort Buchanan U.S. military base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The restaurant…
read nowFatburger signs major franchise deal in Texas
September 19, 2017
Fat Brands, parent company of Fatburger sister brand — Buffalo's Express — has announced a master franchise deal to open 50 co-branded restaurants across…
read nowBilly Sims signing autographs at latest opening
September 19, 2017
Former NFL player Bill Sims, who co-founded Billy Sims BBQ, will sign autographs on Sept. 23 at the chain’s latest opening in Ada, Oklahoma. Also, the first 2…
read nowLuna Grill receives growth investment
September 19, 2017
Luna Grill has received an equity investment from PWP Growth Equity specifically targeted to spur growth in both existing and new marekts, according to a…
read nowPJ's Coffee brewing national franchise opportunities
September 19, 2017
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is hoping to take a venti-sized piece out of the $100 billion-a-year coffee industry, anticipating 100 locations open by the end of…
read nowDickey's hopes to score with KC Chiefs fans
September 18, 2017
Kansas City Chiefs fans Sunday not only celebrated opening day with a win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium, they also got their share of…
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