Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches Launches Wicked Wednesday
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches launches the Wicked Wednesday campaign, offering a $5 Regular Wicked sandwich every Wednesday.
· Franchising.com· January 16, 2020
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FastCasual is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 593 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year, with almost 350 locations in its development pipeline [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * Craveworthy Brands has appointed Keith Kravcik as its new chief financial officer to oversee financial operations and expansion [[2026-11-02 Craveworthy Brands hires industry veteran Keith Kravcik as CFO (401b5b)]]. * Starbucks plans 4% growth in fiscal 2027 with new store formats and technology, including AI that helps baristas take drive-thru orders [[2026-10-30 4 operations moves behind Starbucks' 2027 growth plan (59ac4d)]]. * Rock N Roll Sushi will open its 81st location in Lake Charles, Louisiana on November 2 [[2026-10-30 Rock N Roll Sushi to open in Lake Charles, Louisiana (d58fa1)]]. * Paris Baguette will open its 30th Texas café in Missouri City on October 31, creating 45 jobs [[2026-10-30 Paris Baguette opens 30th Texas café in Missouri City (7886cb)]]. * Urbane Café opened its 46th restaurant in Goleta, California, marking its entry into Santa Barbara County [[2026-10-30 Urbane Café opens first Santa Barbara County restaurant (7662bd)]]. * Starbucks ended its fiscal year with a 7.2% increase in global comparable coffeehouse sales for the fourth quarter, driven by a 5% increase in average ticket and a 2.7% increase in comparable transactions in North America [[2026-10-29 Starbucks closes fiscal 2026 with 7.9% North America comp gain (9a894f)]]. * Chipotle reported a 9.6% revenue growth to $3.3 billion in Q3, despite missing Wall Street's forecast, and is implementing various growth strategies including AI-enabled tools and catering programs [[2026-10-29 From AI to catering 8 ways Chipotle is retooling for growth (4f1b39)]].
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Coolgreens Promotes Todd Madlener to President and Chief Operating Officer
Todd Madlener has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer at Coolgreens, reporting to CEO Robert Lee.
· Franchising.com· January 15, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Signs More Than 200 Franchise Agreements And Opens 124 Cafes In 2019
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed over 200 franchise agreements and opened 124 cafes in 2019, achieving same-store sales growth for the eighth consecutive year.
· Franchising.com· January 13, 2020
Wingstop Inc. Announces 2020 Investor Day Webcast
Wingstop Inc. will host its first Investor Day since its initial public offering in 2015.
· Franchising.com· January 10, 2020
Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins Farmer Boys As Senior Vice President Of Operations
Farmer Boys® adds restaurant industry veteran Dave Wetzel as Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing company and franchise restaurant operations.
· Franchising.com· January 8, 2020
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Kicks Off 2020 With Kids Eat Free All Day, Every Day in January
Dickey's Barbecue Pit kicks off 2020 with free delivery and Kids Eat Free every day in January, offering families a budget-friendly meal option.
· Franchising.com· January 6, 2020
Teriyaki Madness Closes Banner Year in 2019 With Nearly 100 New Franchise Units Awarded
Teriyaki Madness celebrates a banner year with nearly 100 new franchise units awarded and various initiatives for franchisee profit.
· Franchising.com· January 2, 2020
Saladworks™ Proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality
Saladworks proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality, offering guests the ability to create their own salads with over 60 ingredients and seasonal varieties, and emphasizing the importance of guest control and customization.
· Franchising.com· December 30, 2019
Juice It Up! Broadens Its California Footprint
Juice It Up! broadens its California footprint, with a focus on handcrafted smoothies and healthy living.
· Franchising.com· December 6, 2019
Teriyaki Madness’ Inaugural Conference Highlights Impressive Growth, Recognizes Standout Franchisees
Teriyaki Madness holds its inaugural conference to celebrate its impressive growth and recognize standout franchisees.
· Franchising.com· December 4, 2019
Transport Your Taste Buds to the Mediterranean During Pie Five’s Pizza Passport Sweepstakes
Pie Five's Pizza Passport Sweepstakes takes guests on a culinary journey around the world, with a chance to win a seven-night European cruise.
· Franchising.com· November 20, 2019
Say Cheese! Tropical Smoothie Cafe Introduces Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tropical Smoothie Cafe introduces grilled cheese sandwiches as a limited-time offer, available through December 31.
· Franchising.com· November 20, 2019
Coolgreens to Open Third DFW Restaurant in Old Town
Coolgreens, a healthy lifestyle eatery, is set to open its third DFW location in Old Town, Dallas, with construction beginning in December.
· Franchising.com· November 15, 2019
BurgerFi Wins Best Burger Joint Accolade from Consumer Reports and Fellow Public Interest Organizations for Its Commitment to Antibiotic-Free Beef
"We're excited to be recognized again for doing what we have always done.
· Franchising.com· November 13, 2019
Farmer Boys Bread Bowls Officially Return
Farmer Boys is reintroducing bread bowls and launching ‘Happiest Hours’ deals at nearly all locations.
· Franchising.com· November 12, 2019
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Honors Those Who Served With Free Barbecue This Veterans Day
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is giving back to veterans with a free classic sandwich and a side at participating locations on Veterans Day.
· Franchising.com· November 11, 2019
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is Now Serving Love In Every Pita at Saint Louis University
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh opens its third location in St. Louis and Missouri, marking the 29th system-wide unit.
· Franchising.com· November 8, 2019
BurgerFi's Growth Continues with U.S. Air Force Base Alliance
BurgerFi partners with U.S. Air Force to open restaurants on bases.
· Franchising.com· November 1, 2019
KFC Launches Online Ordering Capabilities––But Didn’t Tell Consumers
KFC launches online ordering capabilities without notifying consumers, sparking controversy.
· 1851 Franchise· October 15, 2019
Some Very Hands-On Research and an Undercover Delivery Gig Led Mike Tackett To Wing Zone!
Mike Tackett, a former chef and high-end caterer, opened his first Wing Zone location 20 years ago after being drawn to the brand's innovative concept.
· 1851 Franchise· October 2, 2019
Jimmy John’s Debuts Pinot Noir to Promote 'The Frenchie' Sandwich
Jimmy John's has introduced its own brand of wine, Vino de Sandwich, to pair with its latest sandwich, The Frenchie.
· 1851 Franchise· May 24, 2019
Toppers Pizza VP of Human Resources Robin Gittrich Featured on Fast Casual for International Women's Day
In honor of International Women's Day, FastCasual.com featured 27 female executives to hear more about what it means to be a leader in the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· April 1, 2019
FastCasual Interviews 27 Female Executives For International Women's Day 2019
The world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8 every year, and for the third time, FastCasual spoke with several of the industry’s most successful female leaders.
· 1851 Franchise· March 8, 2019
Freshii Announces Partnership with Walmart Canada
Freshii has announced a partnership with Walmart Canada to offer packaged to-go meals.
· 1851 Franchise· February 25, 2019