Dave's Hot Chicken opens 5th LA location

September 9, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken opened its fifth unit Wednesday at 465 N. Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles. The fast casual concept specializes in hot chicken tenders and…

Foodworks launches contact-free dining solutions for businesses

September 9, 2020

As businesses across the nation gradually welcome workers back to the office, a Chicago-based restaurant incubator, Foodworks, has launched a contact-free…

Bagels made from eggs only?

September 9, 2020

Einstein Bros. and Cuisine Solutions have created gluten-free Eggels, available Sept. 17 on Einstein menus across the country — excluding airport, hotels and…

Chipotle donates $125K to sustainable farming scholarship

September 9, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has donated $125,000 to the Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation's scholarship program for young farmers and future sustainable…

Sweetgreen launches curated menu options

September 9, 2020

Sweetgreen has launched Collections, a menu format on its digital platforms featuring curated categories to meet guests' specific needs — whether they want…

Zaxby's hires former Jack in the Box VP as CDO

September 9, 2020

Zaxby's has hired Vanessa Fox, formerly senior vice president and CDO at Jack in the Box, as chief development officer. She will report directly to co-founders…

Urologist opening Main Squeeze Juice in Mississippi

September 9, 2020

Main Squeeze Juice Co. — a juice and smoothie bar franchise whose ownership group includes New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead and former Saints wide…

Pumpkin spice is back, but will COVID-19 hinder sales?

September 9, 2020

While many traditional fall rituals like back-to-school shopping and football games have been altered this year by COVID-19, one fall tradition hasn't faltered…

Cousins franchisee opens second unit

September 9, 2020

Silva Subs LLC, owned by Elias Silva Jr. and Tracy Silva, is now the owner of the Cousins Subs restaurant at 2541 East Main St. in East Troy, Wisconsin. The…

Panera powering up customers

September 9, 2020

The first 2,020 consumers who sign up Thursday for the Panera Coffee Subscription (typically $8.99) will earn a month of free coffee and Wi-Fi. For those who…

How Urban Plates negotiated for more outdoor space

John Zagara, the co-founder of Urban Plates, reveals how he secured more space from his landlords to expand patios at 10 of his locations amid COVID-19.

JDE Peet’s names Fabien Simon CEO

September 9, 2020

Fabien Simon rings the bell for the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. JDE Peet's, which is owned by JAB Holdings and owns Peet's Coffee, Douwe…

Everbowl inks 20-unit franchise deal

September 8, 2020

Everbowl is opening 20 units in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and California thanks to a franchise partnership with WAGS Capital, a boutique investment firm…

Kansas City's Ravenous opens inside food hall

September 8, 2020

Kansas City's Ravenous, a fast casual concept that began operating late last year out of Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, now has its own space. Chef…

Arkansas Walmart welcomes sushi concept

September 8, 2020

Six months after opening the nation's first Hissho Sushi & Craft Beer Bar, the company is bringing the concept to northwest Arkansas, launching its second…

Panera names former McDonald's exec as COO

September 8, 2020

Panera Bread has named a former McDonald's president, Debbie Roberts, as EVP and COO.

Chipotle launches in-app group ordering, Tik-Tok challenge

September 8, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is introducing a family TikTok challenge called #ChipotleSponsorUs to celebrate the launch of its group ordering feature on the Chipotle…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe acquired by Levine Leichtman Capital

September 8, 2020

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Tropical Smoothie Cafe LLC, which has more than 70 units in 44 states.

Famous Dave's launching dual-branded restaurant

September 4, 2020

Famous Dave's and franchisee Dave Crimmins are working together to open a restaurant in Colorado Springs to serve food from Famous Dave's as well as Texas…

All systems 'go' for Just Eat Takeaway.com Grubhub acquisition

September 4, 2020

Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. and Grubhub Inc. said this morning that the companies have received all required regulatory approvals for Just Eat…