Fazoli’s franchisees continued to report record sales growth for July, with average unit volumes exceeding $1 million. Franchise operators’ sales have been up consistently for more than five years, with increases in 61 of the last 64 months. In July, franchise sales were up 4.9 percent year-over-year, on a 3.9 percent jump in traffic. Since […]
With American families on the run like never before, Fazoli’s is shifting drive-thru operations into overdrive. After improving its menu offerings and in-restaurant hospitality, the premium Italian quick-service chain is turning attention to increased promptness and accuracy of orders at its popular drive-thru window. The new “Drive Under 5” initiative, launched July 30 at all […]
Fazoli's, America's largest quick-serve Italian chain, will celebrate National Lasagna Day July 29 by offering a complimentary Twice-Baked Lasagna with the purchase of any drink at participating locations. Lasagna lovers should head to their local Fazoli's, where the restaurant will commemorate the day with "I celebrated National Lasagna Day" stickers for customers who indulge in […]
The bowls are back at Fazoli’s, as in Ultimate Pasta Bowls. The premium quick-service restaurant has returned Ultimate Spaghetti and Ultimate Fettuccine bowls to its menu for a limited time. Cheesecake made and topped with Nutella, which quickly became a guest favorite when introduced last year, also has been brought back, along with Fazoli’s Giving […]
Sun Capital Partner Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, announced that an affiliate has completed the sale of its investment in Fazoli’s Group Inc., a premium quick-service Italian restaurant with 124 company-owned and 89 independent franchised locations in 26 states, to Sentinel Capital Partners. Terms of […]
Fazoli’s continues to further elevate its menu and hospitality, rolling out new flavors and ingredients for pastas, salads, sandwiches, and pizza, as well as enhancing table service to make dining a more enjoyable experience for families. The premium Italian quick-service chain, coming off a year of record sales, this week introduced its next generation products […]
Fazoli’s, America’s largest quick-service Italian restaurant chain, has been awarded the COEX Innovation Award for Marketing/Service in recognition of its ongoing fundraising and food donations to Feed the Children. Since 2012, Fazoli’s has donated more than 12 tons of food to the childhood hunger relief charity and has raised nearly $200,000 in cash. Fazoli’s raises […]
C&P Restaurant Co., a top-100 restaurant franchise group, has signed a six-unit development agreement for Georgia with premium quick-service chain Fazoli’s. The announcement comes as Fazoli’s franchisees continue to break same-store sales records. In February, franchisees’ comp sales were up 5.5 percent, compared to the QSR segment’s average 2.2-percent increase, as reported by MillerPulse. It […]
Fazoli’s franchisees and company units posted a combined 13.6-percent same-store sales increase in January—more than double that of their quick-service competitors. Franchisees reported a 15.1-percent increase, with company units up 12.7 percent. According to MillerPulse research, the QSR segment as a whole grew January sales 6.1 percent. Fazoli’s combined January same-store traffic also outpaced the […]
Fazoli’s franchisees broke more than two-dozen weekly sales records during the last three months of 2014. The premium Italian quick-service chain has had positive franchise comp sales 54 of the last 57 months, including the last 21. During the fourth quarter, 27 new weekly franchise sales records were set, with 25 percent of franchisees reporting new records. […]
With the holiday shopping season about to begin, Fazoli’s will continue to provide shoppers with what CEO Carl Howard calls a “tremendous opportunity to receive a great dinning experience.” The popular Italian quick-service chain, ranked second overall among large national fast-food chains in the prestigious Zagat Survey, reported a 5.7 percent increase for October sales […]
The wait for breadsticks is finally over at Texas Tech University. The college, located in Lubbock, Texas, recently opened Fazoli’s first on-campus unit, serving students who asked for its famous breadsticks and other signature Italian dishes. The restaurant is located in a large food court space in The Market at Stangel/Murdough, which was recently renovated […]
Fazoli’s, the premium Italian quick-service restaurant, is again elevating its menu with Signature Cheddar Alfredo Bakes, three savory dishes with upscale flavors combining cavatappi pasta with a generous mix of Alfredo and Cheddar cheese sauces, shredded Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Provolone cheeses, along with diced chicken tenders, meatballs, and Italian sausage, or beef and bacon. These […]
Fazoli's will be the presenting sponsor for the 69th running of the $600,000 “Little Brown Jug brought to you by Fazoli’s,” North America’s prestigious harness race for 3-year-olds. It is scheduled for September 18 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio. The race, which draws up to 50,000 fans annually and is simulcast live to more […]
Just in time for summer road trips and family outings, Fazoli’s is bringing its Italian food to three new communities as it opens three new restaurants, with eight more to come this year. The quick-service restaurant chain opened a franchised unit last month in Dubuque, Iowa. This week it debuted in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. A third […]
Every Wednesday in June from 2 to 5 p.m., Fazoli’s will offer members of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) a free Italian lemon ice with any entrée purchase. The members are also welcome to stay and play a game of bridge at the restaurant. “We have the perfect environment for bridge players, with a […]
Fazoli’s announces four promotions and the addition of a director. The moves come as Fazoli’s plans to open 11 restaurants this year. Scott Sir Louis was promoted to vice president of company operations from director of company operations. He joined Fazoli’s in 2002. Doug Bostick, with the company for 14 years, is the new vice […]
Fazoli’s franchised and company restaurants in March reported year-over-year sales increases of nearly seven percent, far outpacing their quick-service and fast-casual competitors. The strong sales come as Fazoli’s prepares to open 10 new restaurants this year. Franchised locations posted a 6.8 percent sales jump, with corporate restaurants reporting a 6.7 percent increase. By comparison, […]
Fazoli’s formed an agreement with Ferrero U.S.A Inc., makers of Nutella hazelnut spread. Participating Fazoli’s locations are serving Cheesecake with Nutella on a chocolate graham cracker crust, topped with a layer of Nutella. Priced at $2.49, the limited-time promotion runs through June 29 or until supplies last. "We are excited to offer a limited-time-only cheesecake […]
The new Italian fast-casual concept Venti Tre Modern Italian, developed by quick-serve giant Fazoli's, has been a hit with consumers since opening its first store two weeks ago in Baltimore. Carl Howard, CEO and president of Fazoli's, attributes this quick success to the brand's ability to attract a young, hip crowd. “It's more of a […]
Jonathan Quinn has joined Fazoli's, a premium Italian quick-service restaurant chain, as vice president of marketing. Quinn brings Fazoli's more than 15 years of brand management and marketing expertise, serving such foodservice brands as Bob Evans, Wendy’s, Long John Silver’s, Applebee’s, Damon’s Grill, White Castle, Golden Corral, and T. Marzetti. His experience also includes executive […]
Fazoli’s announces an enhanced online and mobile ordering platform, powered by Olo, perfect for guests looking for quick and easy catering. With Olo’s easy to use platform, Fazoli’s fans can browse the full menu of box lunches, freshly made pasta, pizza, salads, and of course, breadsticks – in just a few quick steps, using any mobile device […]
Fazoli's, the Italian quick-service restaurant, launched its first partnership with Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Participating Fazoli's locations will serve Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake, a New York–style cheesecake swirled with pumpkin and topped with Ghirardelli Caramel Sauce for $1.99. The limited-time promotion runs through January 5, 2014. "Incorporating Ghirardelli Caramel Sauce with Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake is the next […]