Fazoli’s announced the signing of a franchise agreement to develop a restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama. The news comes on the heels of another month of strong sales results for the brand’s franchise restaurants. The Lexington, Kentucky-based company reported a 5.1 percent same-store sales increase for its franchised locations in November. “We are thrilled to expand […]
Fazoli's announced this year's Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference held in Cancun, Mexico, on October 24 to 25. In addition, the company named its General Managers of the Year from two of its top-performing corporate and franchised restaurants. This year's Franchisee of the Year recipient, Bob Sirkis, who owns the Fazoli's of […]
Fazoli’s announced the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Washington, Missouri. The new restaurant, located at 3161 Phoenix Center Drive, features Fazoli’s all-new contemporary design. A ribbon cutting ceremony with city officials was held on October 10. The restaurant opened to the public at 11 a.m. on October 11. Missouri’s newest location is locally […]
Fast-casual Italian chain Fazoli’s announced Monday the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Warner Robins, Georgia, marking the company’s fourth location in the state. Located at 762 Highway 96, the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening with a VIP event on September 26, starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. During the […]
Fazoli’s, the nation’s largest fast-casual Italian chain, is celebrating National Lasagna Day by offering guests a buy one, get one free Twice-Baked Lasagna Wednesday, July 27 to Friday, July 29 at participating locations. Like the first layer of lasagna, the noodles are the foundation. Similarly, Fazoli’s classic Twice-Baked Lasagna is a top selling dish company-wide. On average, […]
Fazoli’s, America’s largest fast-casual Italian chain, has announced its partnership with The Catering Institute and MonkeyMedia Software for off-premise sales strategy, education, and software services. Beginning this week, all company locations will have implemented The Catering Institute’s business strategies of the Five Pillars of Successful Restaurant Catering along with a new software solution that will help restaurants grow […]
Fazoli’s, America’s largest fast-casual Italian chain, announced that it has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner in the Company of the Year–Food and Beverage category in the 14th annual American Business Awards. The American Business Awards are the premier business awards program in the U.S., with categories to recognize achievement in every facet of […]
Sales at Fazoli’s franchised units continue to far outpace the restaurant industry, with operators enjoying a sixth straight year of same-store sales increases. Fazoli’s, America’s largest fast-casual Italian chain, ended its fiscal year March 30. During the previous 12 months, 91 franchise locations broke 117 weekly sales records, with sales for the period up 4.8 […]
Amid strong interest from potential franchisees, robust same-store sales, and more geographic expansion, Fazoli’s is extending its franchise incentive program for new operators. In February, franchisees reported a 9.3 percent same-store sales increase on a 6.3 percent jump in traffic. Year to date, franchise unit sales are up 4.9 percent on a 3.7 percent increase […]
Fazoli's, the nation's largest fast-casual Italian chain, is celebrating its first annual "Italian for the People Day" Saturday, March 12, in promotion of its new menu items by honoring guests with a special limited-time offer, with purchase of a new menu item, valid at participating Fazoli's nationwide. During the week of March 7, participating Fazoli's […]
Fazoli’s, the nation’s largest fast casual Italian chain, opened its first new standalone prototype restaurant in Macon, Georgia. It also announced that two St. Louis–area business partners will open the popular brand’s 10th location in the region. It will be Fazoli’s first franchised location in the St. Louis market. The Macon restaurant, owned and operated […]
Fazoli’s, America’s largest fast-casual Italian restaurant chain, welcomed a new chief marketing officer and vice president of operations. It also announced several other human resources changes to support its aggressive expansion strategy. The hires come as Fazoli’s enters a new growth stage amid record sales. The brand was acquired last year by Sentinel Capital Partners, […]
Fast-casual restaurant leader Fazoli’s, riding a five-year same-store sales growth streak, is taking its story on the road, part of an aggressive franchise recruitment program. Fazoli’s, already the nation’s largest Italian fast-casual chain, is hosting free open houses throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The first is January 26 in Toledo, Ohio. Others will be […]
Fast-casual leader Fazoli’s this week opened another franchised restaurant as operators reported a 3.1 percent same-store sales increase for November. The new restaurant, located in the western Kentucky city of Madisonville, is owned by Ershig Properties Inc., which opened a Fazoli’s earlier this year in Henderson, Kentucky. By the end of this year, Fazoli’s will […]
Fast-casual Italian chain Fazoli’s has promoted Doug Bostick to vice president of franchise services. In this new role, Bostick is responsible for franchise operations, as well as sales and development. “Doug has played an integral part in our turnaround over the past few years,” says Carl Howard, president and CEO. “Our franchisees continue to outperform […]
Carando, the artisans of classic Italian meats, teamed with longtime foodservice customer Fazoli's by donating 800 holiday hams in support of Feed the Children and the St. Louis Dream Center as they celebrated St. Louis–area military families. The event hosted a total of 800 military and civilian families who received food and essentials that filled […]
Fazoli’s, the nation’s largest fast-casual Italian chain, has signed a franchise agreement for its first restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. Fazoli’s, No. 2 on Zagat’s list of fast-food restaurants, recently announced an aggressive, five-prong franchise growth strategy. The Montgomery restaurant will be developed by Dr. Rakesh Patel. It is expected to open in early February at […]
On Wednesday, November 11 federal offices and many private businesses will close to honor Veterans Day. While the retail world will go about business as usual, several restaurant chains will offer special promotions targeting active-duty military, their families, and veterans across the armed services. More so than many other industries, foodservice has a special relationship […]
Less than 7 percent of the U.S. population are veterans of the armed forces, but all citizens benefit from their sacrifices. Fazoli’s, America’s favorite fast-casual Italian restaurant chain, will honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering a free “Build Your Own Pasta Bowl” to veterans and active-duty personnel of […]
