Fast Casual: Mamoun's Falafel going cross country

Mamoun's Falafel , one of the first Middle Eastern restaurants in the U.S. , is rolling out a franchise expansion plan. The chain, based in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood, currently has five corporate locations and two franchised locations. The brand plans to open three new locations this spring along with additional units in Staten Island, northern California and Chicago by the end of 2018.

"My brothers and I were practically raised in the original Greenwich store, so it means a lot to have the opportunity to share a piece of our childhood and our father's legacy with people around the country," Mamoun's CEO Hussam Chater, said in the release. "The franchisees we have partnered with thus far are passionate about the brand and excited to join the Mamoun's family. Their enthusiasm, paired with the resources and systems we've developed, have led to Mamoun's success in each new market, and we look forward to repeating this pattern as we continue to grow."

The brand has partnered with Cuisine Solutions to help ensure quality and consistency as the brand continues to grow.