Fazoli’s Press Room
FAZOLI’S REPORTS BEST MONTH ON RECORD
FAZOLI’S SIGNS FRANCHISEES IN FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA
Fazoli’s Ramps Up National Expansion with 6 New Franchisees and 12 New Locations
WHY CONSUMER UNDERSTANDING HELPED FAZOLI’S THRIVE IN 2020
Fazoli’s Wins Punchh Client MVP Award
Human Resources Team of the Year – Fazoli’s Wins Gold Stevie®
The Stevie® Awards are the world’s premier business awards. They were created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide. In short order the Stevie has become one of the world’s most coveted prizes.
How Comfort Food, Convenience and Value Are Powering Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s CEO outlines the strategies that have kept the chain ahead of the curve during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Fazoli’s CEO: Even as Restaurants Reopen, Delivery and Carryout are Staying
A few things to consider as you move full-throttle toward off-premises solutions.
Fazoli’s Wins Excellence in Food Safety Award
Fazoli’s was the 2020 winner of FastCasual’s Excellence in Food Safety Award, which honors restaurants going the extra mile to protect their customers and employees by providing outstanding food safety.
Fazoli’s is one of Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2020!
Fazoli’s was ranked in Fast Casual’s Top 100 Mover’s and Shakers 2020 list.
Our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
I wanted to give you an update of what our franchisees and team members are doing to continue to serve you and make an impact in our communities.
QSR Magazine – Fazoli’s Testing Impossible Meat Sauce
Fazoli’s will debut Impossible meat sauce in a test at all five restaurants in its hometown—Lexington, Kentucky.
Food Business News – Fazoli’s, Impossible Foods develop plant-based meat sauce
Fazoli’s has joined forces with Impossible Foods, Inc. to offer spaghetti dishes featuring plant-based meat sauce. The Italian fast-casual chain is debuting Impossible meat sauce, made with ground Impossible Burger, and testing it at five locations near its headquarters in Lexington.
QSR Magazine – Fazoli’s Signs Expansion Deal for Tampa
Fazoli’s President and CEO Carl Howard announced that the company has executed an area development agreement with Franchisee Carlos L. Saenz to bring five restaurants to the Tampa area, in Hillsborough and Pascao County, in early 2021.
Fast Casual – Fazoli’s fuels Florida growth with Tampa deal
Fazoli’s is continuing to expand its Florida footprint via an agreement with Franchisee Carlos L. Saenz to bring five restaurants in 2021 to the Tampa area, in Hillsborough and Pascao County.
Chew Boom – Fazoli’s Tests New Plant-Based Impossible Meat Sauce
Fazoli’s is testing new plant-based Impossible meat sauce at all five restaurants in its hometown of Lexington, Kentucky.
Fox News Report
Fazoli’s CEO, Carl Howard, shared his insights on the impact of rising costs and wage pressures on the restaurant industry with Fox & Friends
Entrepreneur Magazine — Our 40th Annual 2019 Franchise 500 Ranking
Forty years after the very first Franchise 500 ranking, the franchise industry is still going strong and more competitive than ever.
QSR Magazine — Fazoli’s Inks Multi-Unit Deal with Impact Hospitality Group
Fazoli’s announced the signing of a multi-unit deal with new franchisees, Impact Hospitality Group
Restaurant Magazine — Fazoli’s Closes Record Year With The Signing Of A Five-Unit Deal To Continue Growth Momentum Into 2019
Fazoli’s, America’s only elevated QSR Italian chain, announced today the signing of a multi-unit deal with new franchisees, Impact Hospitality Group.
Restaurant Development + Design — Fazoli’s Makes a Comeback
Fazoli’s is making a comeback. This elevated quick-service Italian chain launched in 1988 and rapidly grew to 400 restaurants.
Franchising.com — Fazoli’s Continues Growth Momentum with New Development Agreements, Grand Openings, Franchisee Incentives and an Addition to the Development Team
America’s only elevated QSR Italian Chain signs agreements to open new restaurants in Georgia and Arkansas.
Gainesville Times — This Italian eatery says it’s coming to the area
Fazoli’s, a quick-service Italian restaurant, is coming to Gainesville, according to a news release, but a representative said no location or opening date has been determined yet.
RestaurantNews.com — Fazoli’s Continues Growth Momentum With New Development Agreements, Grand Openings, Franchisee Incentives And An Addition To The Development Team
Fazoli’s, America’s only elevated QSR Italian chain, announced today the signing of two multi-unit development agreements for eight new locations to further expand the brand throughout the states of Georgia and Arkansas, capitalizing on recent momentum and record-breaking performances of grand openings across the country.
Restaurant Development + Design — Sign of the Times
Using signage correctly can enhance your customer’s experience – and your brand.
Fast Casual — Fazoli’s soars in first quarter
Fazoli’s has opened more than seven restaurants this year, with plans to open up to an additional five locations by the end of the year.
1851 Magazine — Fazoli’s is Experiencing a Development Boom in 2018
After undergoing a successful rebranding effort, Fazoli’s is reaping the benefits in growth and profits so far this year.
QSR Magazine — Fazoli’s Surges Into Second Half of 2018
Fazoli’s announced a number of momentous achievements to close out the first half of the year. To date, the brand has successfully opened over seven new restaurants, with plans to open up to an additional five locations by the end of the year—setting the brand up to achieve its highest number of openings in nearly 10 years.
Restaurant Magazine — Fazoli’s Continues 2018 Development Momentum With New Openings And Successful Market Relaunches
America’s Largest Elevated QSR Italian Chain On Track to Set Annual Grand Opening Record in Over a Decade.
RestaurantNews.com — Fazoli’s Continues 2018 Development Momentum With New Openings And Successful Market Relaunches
Fazoli’s, America’s largest elevated QSR Italian chain, announced today a number of momentous achievements to close out the first half of the year.
Franchising.com — Fazoli’s Continues 2018 Development Momentum With New Openings And Successful Market Relaunches
Fazoli’s, America’s largest elevated QSR Italian chain, announced today a number of momentous achievements to close out the first half of the year.
Channel 9 WTVM — Columbus welcomes new Fazoli’s Italian restaurant to Columbus Park Crossing
Watch the grand opening coverage of a Fazoli’s restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
Nation’s Restaurant News — Fazoli’s CEO talks brand turnaround
Carl Howard, Fazoli’s CEO, talks about the updated menu and decor aimed to create an “elevated QSR” experience.
Franchising.com — Fazoli’s Turns 30: Every Dish, Every Table, Every Day
Carl Howard drives Fazoli’s to over 200 locations in 26 states with a revitalized menu and decor.
ABC 8 — Ribbon-cutting ceremony held to celebrate new Paragould business
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Monday in Paragould to celebrate the opening of a new business.
Multi-Unit Franchisee — Fazoli’s Multi-Unit Operator Opens Another Location In Arkansas
Fazoli’s, the quick serve Italian restaurant chain, has teamed up with one of its multi-unit operators to bring another location to the Arkansas market.
Franchising USA Magazine — Kentucky Based Elevated QSR Italian Chain Expands Into Paragould
Fazoli’s, America’s largest elevated quick service Italian chain, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Paragould, Kentucky, marking the brand’s second restaurant in Arkansas.
RestaurantNews.com — Fazoli’s Grows Presence in Arkansas With Opening of New Restaurant
Fazoli’s, America’s largest elevated quick service Italian chain, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Paragould, Arkansas, marking the brand’s second restaurant in Arkansas.
CBS 5 — Opening date set for new Italian restaurant in Columbus
An Italian restaurant will soon open in north Columbus.
The Daily Meal — Fazoli’s Continues to Develop Presence in Georgia With Opening of New Restaurant
America’s largest elevated quick service Italian chain, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Columbus, Georgia.
Fast Casual — Fazoli’s 9th Missouri store reopens 1 year, 1 fire later
Fazoli’s is re-opening its location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22 following a fire that destroyed the original store last May.
Fast Casual — Fazoli’s, NPD Group, La Madeleine execs discuss how 3 digital tools have changed operations
Digital signage, online ordering and loyalty apps have each helped to transform the restaurant vertical in different ways.
Restaurant News Resource — Fazoli’s Newest Location Breaks The $100,000 Weekly Sales Barrier
Fazoli’s today announced 12 franchise sales records at its franchise-owned restaurants during the first quarter of 2018.
QSR Magazine — Is Traditional Mealtime Dead in Quick Service?
As customers increasingly shift to off-premises dining, it’s not just how they’re eating that’s changing.
QSR Magazine — Fazoli’s Set 12 Franchise Sales Records in First Quarter
Fazoli’s announced 12 franchise sales records at its franchise-owned restaurants during the first quarter of 2018, with plans to open up to seven additional locations.
Franchising.com — Fazoli’s Turns 30: Every Dish, Every Table, Every Day
Carl Howard has served at the helm of Fazoli’s for the past decade.
Franchise Chatter — Q&A with Sam Nelson, Recently Retired VP of Franchise Sales at Fazoli’s
In this exclusive Q&A, we chat with Sam Nelson, who just retired as Fazoli’s vice president of franchise sales this week.
Pizza Marketplace — Fazoli’s Kentucky guests get new way to ‘show some love’
Fazoli’s has launched its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities for all Morehead and Maysville, Kentucky guests, according to a company press release.
Restaurant Magazine — Fazoli’s Launches Mobile Ordering And Loyalty App In Morehead & Maysville
Fazoli’s, America’s largest elevated quick service Italian chain, announced the launch of its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities for all Morehead and Maysville, Kentucky guests.
QSR Magazine — For Fazoli’s, the Momentum Isn’t Close to Slowing Down
Positive sales and menu upgrades have the brand riding high.
