Freshii prepping to hit Australian market

September 1, 2016

Freshii is prepping to expand into Australia with 20 new locations the next four months. This year stores are opening at Loondalup shopping mall, the Carillon…

Dickey's BBQ spices up menu, expands in Midwest

September 1, 2016

Dickey's BBQ Pit is expanding in the midwest with the launch of locations in Traverse City and Kent County, Michigan, owned by franchisees Andre Bushell and…

PizzaRev fires up second Ohio location

August 31, 2016

PizzaRev opened its second Ohio location in Gahanna, outside Columbus. The brand's first location went straight into the heart of the state's capitol city onto…

Pupatella pizzeria rolling into new territories

August 30, 2016

Pupatella pizzeria has announced growth plans.

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake opens first California location

August 29, 2016

Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake is opening its first California location Sept. 9 in Arcadia, under the direction of the Panda Restaurant Group, according to a…

Froots moves into Guatemala

August 29, 2016

Guatemala will soon get a taste of Froots, a company press release announced. The brand signed a master franchise agreement with Alejandro Garcia, Cristina…

Uncle Maddio's continues Florida expansion

August 29, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding operations in the Pensacola, Florida area, according to a company press release.  New franchisees Jeremy and Wendy Jordan…

Which Wich names president

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 29, 2016

Ric Scicchitano, former EVP of food and supply chain for Corner Bakery Cafe, has joined the leadership team at Which Wich as president. Founder Jeff Sinelli…

Dickey’s to open 3 LA units

August 26, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has executed a development agreement for three stores just south of Los Angeles. The stores, located in Lomita, Hawthorne and El Segundo…

Moe's opens 1st Austin area location

August 24, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is opening its first location in the Austin, Texas area on Sept. 1 in Cedar Park, according to a news release.

Newk's Eatery taps restaurant veteran CFO

August 24, 2016

Newk's Eatery has hired Michael Clock as chief financial officer and his to-do list includes doubling the franchise by 2019, growing from 103 to 200 units.

1000 Degrees moves into Deer Park

August 23, 2016

Deer Park, Texas, will see the newest 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza across from San Jacinto College, a company press release reported. The location will open…

PizzaRevs up in the Lone Star State

August 23, 2016

PizzaRev is gearing up to develop franchise and corporate stores in the Austin and San Antonio regions in Texas.

Chicken Salad Chick opens new Florida location

August 22, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick announced its third Florida location in Jacksonville, according to a company press release. The unit will open on Aug. 30 and will kick off…

Capriotti's opening first Oklahoma City location in fall

August 18, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its first Oklahoma City location this fall.

Captain D's fishing for franchisees in North Carolina

August 18, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in North Carolina, according to a company press release.

Pizza Hut makes major deal for 300 new European restaurants

August 18, 2016

Pizza Hut is beefing up its presence in central and eastern Europe with a deal to open more than 300 restaurants in the region over the next five years…

Panda Express announces Pittsburgh location

August 17, 2016

Panda Express is soon opening its first Pittsburgh location, according to a company press release, and will  celebrate by donating 20 percent of its grand…

Dickey's expands in California

August 17, 2016

California will see five new Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, beginning in 2017, according to a company press release.  PK Group, Inc. will open the first unit…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan gets set to heat up Orlando

August 17, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will open two new units in Orlando beginning this fall, thanks to a franchise agreement announced today. The brand is in the…