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As The Melt continues its measured franchise expansion beyond California and Arizona, Washington, D.C., has emerged as one of the brand's premier target markets.
Jollibee was recently featured on the NRN Take Away Podcast, where Beth Dela Cruz, president of Jollibee North America, joined host Sam Oches to discuss the brand's remarkable growth in the U.S., its differentiated menu
The Philippines-based chicken brand marks a strategic shift toward multi-unit franchising with its first franchised U.S. location opening in Roseville, California.
Panda Express has added a Strawberry Dragonfruit option to its Panda Crafted Beverage lineup to complement its bold menu items nationwide.
The new Jollibee Roseville store marks the first location delivered under a 24-unit franchise-development agreement that spans Northern California, Nevada, and Texas.
Bonchon has 20+ years of experience with Korean fried chicken in the US
Jollibee was recently featured in Franchise Times following the announcement of one of its largest North American franchise agreements to date, a 20-unit development deal with experienced multi-unit operators Sunny Datta and Paul Avila.
Bonchon has been acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity, enhancing the brand's global reach and operations.
The Filipino chicken giant is launching its North American franchise program with a stringent vetting process that prioritizes cultural alignment over rapid unit growth.
Salad and Go shuts down after rapid expansion and financial struggles
By maintaining value perception and optimizing supply chain efficiency, the fast-casual brand is successfully expanding into lower-income trade areas while outperforming industry benchmarks.
The Mediterranean fast-casual chain reported a 31.3% revenue increase and 9% same-store sales growth, driven by rising traffic and high average unit volumes.
Since the start of the year, Pokeworks opened five new locations and signed multi-unit franchise agreements.
Industry leaders at the Fast Casual Executive Summit highlight why internal culture is more critical than recruiting tactics for reducing costly turnover.
With cyclospora and salmonella tied to fresh produce, it has been a rough summer for salad-heavy concepts like Sweetgreen and the now-defunct Salad and Go — not to mention Taco Bell.
The fast-casual Mediterranean chain reported a 9% increase in same-store sales and a 5.3% jump in traffic despite temporary industry-wide headwinds in the salad category.
For nearly two decades, Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast-casual restaurant brand, has built a loyal following around scratch-made meals, genuine hospitality and neighborhood restaurants that become part of the communities they serve.
The poke concept has partnered with Caliwater co-founders Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena to debut a limited-time signature bowl across its locations.
The fast-casual poke franchise reported strong first-half momentum driven by five new store openings and several new multi-unit development agreements across major U.S. markets.
The Middle Eastern fast-casual chain earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, reflecting its disciplined national expansion strategy and strong revenue growth.
New York tax authorities have shuttered several Taïm locations following $1.35 million in unpaid sales tax warrants issued against parent company Craveworthy Brands.
Teriyaki Madness has created a new corporate role to enhance its site selection program, helping franchisees prequalify and secure commercial real estate locations more efficiently.
Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is a fast casual Seattle-style teriyaki concept established in 2003.
Emerging fast-casual concepts like Konala and Clean Eatz are gaining traction by merging health-focused menus with traditional convenience formats like drive-thrus and ready-to-eat meal planning.