Togo's creates bourbon sandwich

November 16, 2016

Togo's unveiled a sweet and spicy renovation to an old favorite, the Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork & Cheddar Sandwich. According to a press release, the new menu…

Blimpie's Hot Heroes chase the winter chill away

November 11, 2016

Winter is no match for Blimpie's Hot Heroes, and the concept released three Hot Heroes (the Meatball Parmigiana, the Sicilian Panini and the Cuban) just in…

100,000 burritos raises Go Burritos to franchise level

November 10, 2016

North Carolina-based Go Burrito is ready to franchise after three years of growth, according to a news release. The concept's owners, Mikey and Lily Wetzel…

Blaze Pizza opens new Chicago-area location

November 9, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening a new Chicagoland location in Orland Park on Nov. 14, according to a press release.

Schlotzsky's names former Coke exec VP of Global Marketing

November 7, 2016

Schlotzsky's has hired Claire Quinn, an 18-year Coca-Cola marketing veteran, as its vice president of global marketing, according  to a company press release. 

Chipotle shareholders on quest to oust board chair

November 4, 2016

Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells may soon be out of his board chairman job if two of the chain's shareholders get their wish.

AllerTrain approved for food service in Maryland

November 4, 2016

A Maryland county now requires eateries to have an allergy and gluten-free trained employee on site during operating hours.

Dickey's expands in NY

November 3, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced a new location in Kingston, New York, according to a press release. Daniel Terlizzi, the new owner, will open Dickey's third…

Toast POS introduces inventory solution

November 1, 2016

Toast Restaurant POS has released Inventory, a platform that manages inventory and automatically generates a variance report for restaurateurs.

Chipotle halts growth of Asian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 27, 2016

Chipotle is getting out of the Asian fast casual market, saying this week that although it's not necessarily closing its 15 ShopHouse units in D.C., Maryland…

BurgerFi seeks DC franchisees

October 20, 2016

BurgerFi is hunting for franchisees in the Washington D.C. area, specificially in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. The company is…

American Gonzo hires on new CEO

October 18, 2016

Jeff Goodman is the new CEO at American Gonzo Food Corporation, according to a press release.

Joe & the Juice gets new investor

October 12, 2016

General Atlantic has made a growth investment in Joe & the Juice, a northern-European coffee and juice concept, according to a press release.

Teriyaki Madness expands franchise training staff

October 12, 2016

Teriyaki Madness is hiring on trainers to familiarize new franchisees with the brand, according to a press release. The move was prompted by 13 new openings…

The Flying Biscuit Cafe glides into Dallas market

October 11, 2016

Dallas, Texas is about to be invaded by an airborne breakfast roll as The Flying Biscuit Café is moving into the area with three new units, according to a…

Fazoli's opens a new location in Washington

October 11, 2016

Fazoli's is opening its newest franchise in Washington, Missouri, owned and operated by entrepreneur Brad Swederska and University of Missouri professor Fred…

Shake-up at Fiesta: Execs step down, Board halts Pollo Tropical Texas development and Taco Cabana sale

September 28, 2016

Tim Taft is stepping down as CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana. The group's board of directors has appointed…

Pie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City

September 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Freshii wins Canadian HR award

September 22, 2016

Freshii was awarded The Ultimate Software Award for Best Workplace Culture by a panel of seven judges at 2016's Canadian HR Awards, according to a press…

Captain D's setting sail into central Florida

September 20, 2016

Captain D’s is prepping franchise development plans for central Florida.