Top Fast Casual News

Captain D’s Accelerates Growth in Florida

Captain D’s announced plans for continued development in Florida, targeting Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton to expand its presence through franchise growth. Mark Levis, senior director of franchise development, will be at the Tampa Franchise Expo on February 18 and 19 to meet with qualified prospective franchisees. Captain D’s currently has 30 restaurants located […]

Billy Sims BBQ Expanding in Kansas

Billy Sims BBQ is expanding across Kansas and opened in Emporia on Wednesday at 330 Austin Bluff Blvd. This is the second of nine planned openings for Billy Sims for 2017 and will be the sixth restaurant in Kansas. And on February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. legendary Billy Sims will be meeting […]

Billy Sims BBQ Expanding in Kansas

Billy Sims BBQ is expanding across Kansas and opened in Emporia on Wednesday at 330 Austin Bluff Blvd. This is the second of nine planned openings for Billy Sims for 2017 and will be the sixth restaurant in Kansas. And on February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. legendary Billy Sims will be meeting […]

MOD Pizza Expanding Throughout Southeast

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced it has added its ninth franchise partner—Southern Pie, LLC—who will develop MOD stores in Georgia and Alabama. Southern Pie, LLC, led by Robbie Hill and Kimberly Hill Hayden, plan to open their first MOD stores in 2017. The father-daughter team are multi-industry entrepreneurs who have built and operated […]

MOD Pizza Expanding Throughout Southeast

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced it has added its ninth franchise partner—Southern Pie, LLC—who will develop MOD stores in Georgia and Alabama. Southern Pie, LLC, led by Robbie Hill and Kimberly Hill Hayden, plan to open their first MOD stores in 2017. The father-daughter team are multi-industry entrepreneurs who have built and operated […]

Modern Market Opens 3rd DC-Area Location

Modern Market opened its third Washington, D.C. area location Tuesday at 1010 Vermont Ave. NW in the nation’s capital. The newest restaurant joins the Bethesda Row and Rockville, Md. locations, and makes 23 total units for the company. “Downtown D.C. is teeming with busy professionals looking for a fast meal with clean ingredients. We make […]

Modern Market Opens 3rd DC-Area Location

Modern Market opened its third Washington, D.C. area location Tuesday at 1010 Vermont Ave. NW in the nation’s capital. The newest restaurant joins the Bethesda Row and Rockville, Md. locations, and makes 23 total units for the company. “Downtown D.C. is teeming with busy professionals looking for a fast meal with clean ingredients. We make […]

Fast Casual Grown Expands to Central Florida

Grown, a highly celebrated USDA Organic Certified fast food restaurant based in Miami, announced its expansion to Central Florida with the debut of a stand-alone location inside of the new Walmart Supercenter located in the vibrant community of Lake Nona. The innovative farm-to-fork concept is owned and operated by husband and wife team Shannon and […]

Fast Casual Grown Expands to Central Florida

Grown, a highly celebrated USDA Organic Certified fast food restaurant based in Miami, announced its expansion to Central Florida with the debut of a stand-alone location inside of the new Walmart Supercenter located in the vibrant community of Lake Nona. The innovative farm-to-fork concept is owned and operated by husband and wife team Shannon and […]

Sessions West Coast Deli to Open 3rd Location in Fall

Known for its inspired, chef-crafted sandwiches, Sessions West Coast Deli has signed a lease to open its third location at Woodbridge Village Center in Irvine, California, this fall. The new 1,160-square-foot restaurant will feature an outdoor dining patio and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, including its critically acclaimed sandwiches, breakfast burritos and gourmet salads. Additionally, […]

Sessions West Coast Deli to Open 3rd Location in Fall

Known for its inspired, chef-crafted sandwiches, Sessions West Coast Deli has signed a lease to open its third location at Woodbridge Village Center in Irvine, California, this fall. The new 1,160-square-foot restaurant will feature an outdoor dining patio and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, including its critically acclaimed sandwiches, breakfast burritos and gourmet salads. Additionally, […]

Nation’s 1st Certified Organic Drive-Thru Opening in Illinois

Nic’s Organic Fast Food, the nation’s 1st QAI certified organic drive-thru chain, announces the opening of its first store at 2101 Plum Grove Road in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, in early 2017. Founded by Nicolette and Benjamin Brittsan, Nic’s delivers a classic fast food experience with a conscience, offering all the convenience and value of the […]

Nation’s 1st Certified Organic Drive-Thru Opening in Illinois

Nic’s Organic Fast Food, the nation’s 1st QAI certified organic drive-thru chain, announces the opening of its first store at 2101 Plum Grove Road in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, in early 2017. Founded by Nicolette and Benjamin Brittsan, Nic’s delivers a classic fast food experience with a conscience, offering all the convenience and value of the […]

Fast Casual Broken Rice Set to Make Denver Debut

Broken Rice, a polished, fast-casual restaurant serving made-from-scratch traditional Asian street food with a modern twist, is opening in Denver on February 2. The restaurant serves Pho broth-based soups made with homemade bone broth, stir fried noodles, broken rice bowls, banh mi sandwiches, salads and unique craft cocktails. Drawing inspiration from classic staples of Vietnamese, […]

Fast Casual Broken Rice Set to Make Denver Debut

Broken Rice, a polished, fast-casual restaurant serving made-from-scratch traditional Asian street food with a modern twist, is opening in Denver on February 2. The restaurant serves Pho broth-based soups made with homemade bone broth, stir fried noodles, broken rice bowls, banh mi sandwiches, salads and unique craft cocktails. Drawing inspiration from classic staples of Vietnamese, […]

Brooklyn Water Bagel Introduces the Banini

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., founded by legendary Brooklynite Steven M. Fassberg, has created the world’s first Banini. This union of a bagel and a panini will be available to order at participating locations nationwide. To commemorate this menu expansion, Brooklyn Water Bagel has created the Banini Bundle for a limited time introductory offer. […]

Brooklyn Water Bagel Introduces the Banini

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., founded by legendary Brooklynite Steven M. Fassberg, has created the world’s first Banini. This union of a bagel and a panini will be available to order at participating locations nationwide. To commemorate this menu expansion, Brooklyn Water Bagel has created the Banini Bundle for a limited time introductory offer. […]

Billy Sims BBQ Opening Near Oklahoma’s Gaylord Stadium

Tulsa-based fast casual BBQ franchise Billy Sims BBQ is continuing rapid expansion across central Oklahoma with its newest opening January 20, in Norman, Oklahoma by seven-year Billy Sims franchisee veteran and businessman, Trent Crow. The restaurant is located at Crimson Center 2627 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 104, the busting east side of University of Oklahoma’s […]

Billy Sims BBQ Opening Near Oklahoma’s Gaylord Stadium

Tulsa-based fast casual BBQ franchise Billy Sims BBQ is continuing rapid expansion across central Oklahoma with its newest opening January 20, in Norman, Oklahoma by seven-year Billy Sims franchisee veteran and businessman, Trent Crow. The restaurant is located at Crimson Center 2627 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 104, the busting east side of University of Oklahoma’s […]

PizzaRev Opens First Memphis Location

Award-winning fast-casual pizza concept, PizzaRev, continued its cross-country expansion with the opening of its first Memphis restaurant. Friday’s Grand Opening at 6450 Poplar Ave is marked with an all-day fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Research Hospital. The Memphis opening follows PizzaRev’s successful Tennessee debut in Jackson this past Summer. Two additional locations are already under […]

PizzaRev Opens First Memphis Location

Award-winning fast-casual pizza concept, PizzaRev, continued its cross-country expansion with the opening of its first Memphis restaurant. Friday’s Grand Opening at 6450 Poplar Ave is marked with an all-day fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Research Hospital. The Memphis opening follows PizzaRev’s successful Tennessee debut in Jackson this past Summer. Two additional locations are already under […]

Chicken-Fried Taco Coming to Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop presents the Chicken-Fried Taco, a rich and tasty take on the classic Southern comfort food dish, available starting January 30. The new taco is every bit as crave-inducing as the restaurant’s signature tacos, and is available for only $2.99 at all Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations. The Chicken Fried Taco is prepared with […]

Chicken-Fried Taco Coming to Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop presents the Chicken-Fried Taco, a rich and tasty take on the classic Southern comfort food dish, available starting January 30. The new taco is every bit as crave-inducing as the restaurant’s signature tacos, and is available for only $2.99 at all Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations. The Chicken Fried Taco is prepared with […]