The Red Chickz plans to add 85 California, Southwest locations

September 24, 2021

The Red Chickz, a Nashville-style hot chicken brand, will continue its expansion into Southern California, opening in Culver City this fall, and plans to add…

Yogen Früz, Ghost Kitchen Brands opening 100 locations

September 24, 2021

Yogen Früz, a Canadian-based healthy frozen yogurt brand, has partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands to open 70 locations in the U.S. and 30 in Canada by the end…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

Impossible Pork to launch in Hong Kong

September 24, 2021

Impossible Foods has announced the commercial launch of Impossible Pork Made from Plants on Oct. 4 in Hong Kong and in Singapore later this fall, according to…

Burgerville's Seedlings inspires garden planting

September 24, 2021

Burgerville has unveiled Seedlings, a program in partnership with the Culinary Breeding Network, to make Northwest-grown and bred seeds available to customers…

Everytable has 30 Southern California spots in development

September 24, 2021

Everytable, which features fresh bowls, cold-pressed juiced and wellness shots, continues its Southern California expansion with plans to open locations in…

Luckin Coffee boosted 2020 revenues 33.3%, restructuring continues

September 23, 2021

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, reported strong financial…

Sweetgreen, YouTube star Valkyrae inspiring healthy eaters

September 23, 2021

Sweetgreen, a seasonal restaurant concept, and YouTube star Valkyrae are teaming up again with a plan to inspire healthy eaters, according to a company press…

Sparkfly, Lunchbox team up to offer personalized offers

September 23, 2021

Sparkfly, an offer management solutions company, and Lunchbox, an online ordering engine for restaurants, are teaming up to offer customers personalized…

ChoppaLuna makes Berlin debut

September 23, 2021

Choppaluna, a fast casual salad, breakfast and coffee concept owned by Hero Brands group, has opened its latest store in Berlin, Germany, following its debut…

Future of ghost kitchens not just smarter, it’s tastier

by Buck Jordan

Ghost kitchens allow brands to test innovations without risk. Buck Jordan, founder & CEO of Wavemaker Labs, believes ghost kitchens provide 24/7 opportunities…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Can restaurant marketing be fixed?

September 23, 2021

Traditional marketing doesn't work like it used to.

Former Pieology CEO takes lead role at Marugame Udon

September 22, 2021

Japan-based Marugame Udon has named Gregg Imamoto, the former CEO of Pieology, as CEO of U.S. operations, according to a company press release.

Greek from Greece opens 5th New York location

September 22, 2021

Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, an authentic Greek fast casual concept, recently opened its fifth New York location — and 27th overall — at 100 Purchase Street…

Chicken Salad Chick plans to hatch 50 Midwest locations

September 22, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, plans to add 50 locations across the Midwest over the next four years…

California Tortilla launches partnership with CORE

September 22, 2021

California Tortilla, a fast casual Mexican chain known to fans as CalTort, has launched a fundraising initiative in support of Children of Restaurant…

Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Savi Provisions hitting Atlanta's Northside

September 22, 2021

Savi Provisions, known for locally-sourced gourmet and organic food, wines and spirits, plans to continue expansion with a location in the Post Riverside…

Saxton Group has 'The Moves Like 'Jaggers'

September 21, 2021

Texas Roadhouse Inc. has signed its first franchise development agreement for Jaggers, its fast casual concept, with The Saxton Group, a Dallas-based brand…