Fuku hitting home runs at Yankee Stadium

March 27, 2023

While watching baseball games at the New York Yankee Stadium, fans in Section 213 may order spicy fried chicken sandwiches and sides from chef and restaurateur…

Chicken Salad Chick opens in Athens, Alabama

March 27, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick has opened its 28th location in its home state of Alabama at 22175 U.S. Highway 72 East.

Yogurtland signs 5-unit deal

March 27, 2023

Yogurtland, a self-serve frozen yogurt brand with over 220 locations, has inked a five-store agreement for the Houston market. Each will feature the chain's…

Bonchon continues growth in Illinois

March 24, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, is bringing its eighth location to the state of Illinois when it opens March 31 in Aurora at 4302 E New York…

BurgerFi CEO 'enthusiastic' about development pipeline

March 24, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, reported revenue was up 29%, to $45.2 million, in Q4 2022…

FAT Brands launches charitable foundation

March 23, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns over a dozen concepts including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, has launched a charitable organization called…

Haven Hot Chicken taps industry veteran as COO

March 23, 2023

Haven Hot Chicken has appointed Gretchen Bartkus as chief operating officer, overseeing corporate and store day-to-day operations as well as working closely on…

Salad and Go expands Houston footprint

March 23, 2023

Salad and Go is launching two locations in the Houston area, expanding its Texas footprint.

Military couple opens Clean Juice

March 23, 2023

Clean Juice is open in Fayetteville, North Carolina, thanks to a partnership with franchisees and military veterans Mark and Julie Mayoras.

Tocaya partners with basketball stars for 'Munch' Madness

March 23, 2023

March Madness is finally here, and Tocaya Modern Mexican is celebrating by partnering with UCLA basketball stars and siblings, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Gabriela…

Panera Bread launches Amazon One in St. Louis locations

March 22, 2023

Panera Bread, a self-serve kiosk pioneer, is rolling out Amazon One, a palm identify and payments technology, at select bakery-cafes in the brand's hometown of…

Paris Baguette CDO shares 3 secrets to real estate, construction

Mark Mele, CDO of Paris Baguette, discusses how the international bakery franchise prioritizes convenient locations with high visibility when looking for cafe…

Slim Chickens adding to London lineup

March 22, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in London Colney, United Kingdom, under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group and Sainsbury's, which…

Naya makes New Jersey debut

March 22, 2023

New York City-based Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill has opened in Paramus, New Jersey, the first of three planned for the state by year's end.

Paytronix, mParticle team on data integration

March 21, 2023

Guest engagement provider Paytronix and mParticle, a customer data platform, are partnering on an initiative that will let brands connect data from Paytronix…

Salata continuing Texas expansion

March 21, 2023

Houston-based Salata, a built-to-order salad concept, is opening its 93rd location Thursday in Euless, Texas.

Clean Eatz taking on Scottsdale

March 21, 2023

Clean Eatz has secured an agreement to develop two franchise locations in the Scottsdale area. Site selection is underway, with plans for the first venue to…

Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Food Truck Operator names 'Food Trucks to Watch’ in 2023

The first-ever edition of Food Truck Operator’s free ‘Food Trucks to Watch in 2023’ report offers an insider look at two dozen food truck operations across the…

Bad Ass Coffee promotes CMO

March 20, 2023

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has promoted Chris Ruszkowski from SVP of marketing to CMO. Having been with the brand since 2020, he will help the brand open over 2…