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Captain D's under new ownership
December 18, 2017
Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired Captain D's, a franchisor and operator of 530 Captain D's restaurants in 21 U.S. states. Terms of the transaction were…
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From food truck to 5 restaurants: one entrepreneur's story
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While a commissary gave David Choi the venue for his first restaurant, his food truck experience gave him the skills needed to prepare and serve food to…
read nowBeefsteak making Ohio debut inside Cleveland Clinic
December 15, 2017
Beefsteak is opening its first Ohio location in March 2018.
read nowSprinkles Cupcakes overhauling online experience
December 15, 2017
Sprinkles Cupcakes is modernizing its digital experience. A major focus of the effort is the integration of an online ordering program on Olo and a loyalty…
read nowEl Pollo Loco hits Sacremento
December 15, 2017
El Pollo Loco has opened its eighth restaurant in Sacremento, California, on Delta Shores Circle, a news release said.
read nowJoint employer standard overruled, NLRB reinstates previous test
December 15, 2017
The National Labor Relations Board made a change Thursday that could affect thousands of restaurant operators nationwide, according to news releases.
read nowCatering, mobile app leads to $1M in annual sales for Goodcents franchisee
December 14, 2017
Kansas City-based Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs reported this week that one of its stores has hit $1 million in annual sales.
read nowErbert & Gerbert's adds to marketing team
December 14, 2017
Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop has hired Jeremy Burke as its director of marketing and brand development and has named Jill Brenner its marketing project…
read nowCaptain D’s brings something fishy to Smyrna, Tennessee
December 14, 2017
Smyrna, Tennessee, is quite a ways from the coast, but that didn't stop Captain D's from opening this month there on Almaville Road. This is the brand's first…
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2018 restaurant trend predictions from 10 fast casual CEOs
by Cherryh Butler — Content/Trends specialist, Barkley
Editor's note: This is part 1 in a series of stories featuring industry predictions from fast casual leaders around the world.
read nowNewk's Eatery franchisees expanding ownership
December 14, 2017
Four existing franchisees of Newk's Eatery are expanding their ownership agreements. Citing confidence in the brand's continued growth and the strength of its…
read nowThe Chickery heads to Cali
December 14, 2017
The Chickery is opening its first California location in January. Featuring the brand's new look and menu that debuted at its flagship location in October, the…
read nowMcAlister's Deli heading to Wylie, Texas
December 14, 2017
McAlister’s is opening next year in Wylie, Texas, thanks to a deal with the Dallas-based franchisee, The Saxton Group. The Wylie restaurant, which is inside…
read nowKotipizza Group develops international fast casual pizza concept, enters burger market
December 13, 2017
Kotipizza Group has developed a fast casual concept, No Pizza — There's no pizza like No Pizza, aimed at international markets. The first unit will open next…
read nowReviewPush integrating TripAdvisor reviews
December 13, 2017
ReviewPush, an Austin-based company that helps brands manage customer feedback, is integrating TripAdvisor reviews of more than 4.4 million restaurants into…
read nowYoshinoya outpaces industry, introduces habenero chicken bowl
December 13, 2017
Yoshinoya America is stepping up its game with a hot new Habanero Chicken offering that pairs grilled sliced chicken in a spicy habanero sauce with steamed…
read nowCaptain D's names COO, 3 others to leadership roles
December 13, 2017
Captain D's has promoted Tim Ward to COO and Andy Castle to company operations vice president. Additionally the company has promoted David Rentschler to…
read nowDog Haus takes on Denver
December 12, 2017
Dog Haus Biergarten is opening its next franchise Saturday in Denver. Located at 8316 Northfield Blvd., Ste. 1610, in The Shops at Northfield Stapleton, the…
read nowVelvet Taco opening 3rd DFW Location
December 12, 2017
Velvet Taco is opening its third DFW location Monday at 4622 Greenville Ave., in Dallas.
read nowRachel's Kitchen dishes up expansion plans
December 12, 2017
Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based concept that defines itself as fresh casual, is ready to expand outside its home turf, according to a company press release.
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