Capriotti's, Wing Zone hitting the Vegas strip

March 7, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have introduced franchise storefronts on the Las Vegas Strip in the NYNY Casino at 3790 South Las Vegas Blvd. The news…

la Madeleine takes off from India airport

March 7, 2023

Dallas-based La Madeleine has opened its first international location in Bangalore, India, thanks to a partnership with HMS Host at the Bengaluru International…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 2nd San Antonio location

March 7, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second San Antonio location at 9610 State Hwy 151 Access Road in Westover Hills.

Firehouse Subs lands at Jacksonville International Airport

March 7, 2023

HMSHost celebrated the opening this week of a Firehouse Subs at Jacksonville International Airport. Operated in partnership with Airport Concessions…

Cafe Rio opens digital-focused location in Surprise, Arizona

March 7, 2023

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening a digital location this month in Surprise, Arizona. Customers may order via the Cafe Rio App, at the drive-through or at…

FAT Brands CEO stepping aside

March 7, 2023

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn is leaving his role in May and will become an outside consultant and strategic adviser to the company, which owns 17 restaurant…

Soci raises $120M to fund AI-powered marketing products

March 7, 2023

Soci Inc., a marketing platform for multi-location brands, has raised $120 million to invest in a line of A.I. marketing products.

Female-led fast casual incubator launches in NYC

March 7, 2023

Trust Bae opened this week in New York City featuring a "Japanese-style menu with Filipino flair" created by celebrity Chef Frances Tariga, who has appeared on…

Just Salad hires former Goldman Sachs VP as CFO

March 7, 2023

Just Salad, a 70-unit chain based in New York, has hired Jared Garber, a former VP at Goldman Sachs in New York, as CFO.

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Buona targeting new markets through franchise program

March 6, 2023

Chicago-based Buona, the largest family-owned Italian beef restaurant group, is targeting Florida, Texas and Arizona as well as a few Midwestern cities for…

Kura Sushi VP: Why balancing tech, human involvement is an art

Hideto Sugimoto, VP of System & Menu Development at Kura Sushi USA, describes why his tech-centric brand will never give up human service.

Rapid Fired Pizza introduces Triple-Roni pizza

March 6, 2023

Ohio-based Rapid Fired Pizza has introduced the Triple-Roni pizza to its lineup, according to a press release.

I Heart Mac 'n' Cheese oozes into Miami

March 6, 2023

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese opened its first Miami location last week at 10526 SW 8th.

Dave's Hot Chicken scares up 'Scream' collaboration

March 6, 2023

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is scaring up a partnership with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's movie franchise, Scream, just in time for…

The Patio serves up digital menus in PDG partnership

March 3, 2023

The Patio, a Chicago-area, family-owned and operated, high-end QSR chain, has partnered with Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop names COO

March 3, 2023

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has hired Michael Liristis as COO to help it meet its target of 250 units in development within the next two years.

Ziggi's Coffee opening within tribal community

March 3, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is opening its first location within a tribal community at 1269 Valley Center Road in Valley Center, California, thanks to a…

Bruxie entering Georgia

March 3, 2023

California-based Bruxie, a five-unit chain that serves waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes, is opening its first Georgia restaurant…

Flybuy expands Olo integrations

March 3, 2023

Flybuy, a location-based customer experience platform from Radius Networks, now boasts two new integrations with the open software-as-a-service Olo platform…