Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures

July 20, 2017

One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…

McAlister's opens 13th Virginia location

July 20, 2017

McAlister's has opened its first Northern Virginia location in seven years in Fairfax, bringing the concept's total to 13 in the state, according to a press…

Fazoli's opens first Sioux Falls location

July 20, 2017

Brian and Heidi Hagan, of SD Faz I LLC., will open Fazoli's newest location in Sioux Falls, according to a press release.

Noodles & Company releases rewards app

July 20, 2017

Noodles & Company is debuting a rewards program app, NoodlesREWARDS, which lets customers view specialized offers, promotions and the concept's menu, as…

Tijuana Flats launches take-home taco kit

July 19, 2017

Tijuana Flats is debuting a take-home family taco meal kit for $31.99, according to a press release.

Former Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks and Panera leader moves to Mod

July 19, 2017

Mod Pizza has named veteran restaurant leader and nine-year Mod advisory board member Paul Twohig to the new role of chief operating officer, a news release…

Chipotle mess gets worse: First sick diners, now fraud investigation

July 19, 2017

A New York litigation firm announced this morning that it has opened an investigation into allegations that Chipotle leadership engaged in securities fraud or…

Veggie Grill expands eastward

July 19, 2017

Veggie Grill will open its first location beyond the West Coast in the Chicago area later this year, according to a press release.

Locali chooses Fransmart to accelerate franchising

July 19, 2017

Locali is partnering Fransmart to take its franchised natural food concept, with an organic-based deli menu, nationwide, according to a press release.

BurgerFi adds a Florida location

July 19, 2017

BurgerFi launched its Boynton Beach, Florida unit on July 17, according to a press release.

Former NFL tight end opens OK City Pie Five unit

July 19, 2017

Billy Bajema, a former Oklahoma State and NFL tight end, is getting ready to open Pie Five's fifth Oklahoma location and its fourth in the Oklahoma City area…

Chipotle stock plummets on news of Virginia norovirus outbreak

July 19, 2017

One of the worst things that could occur to any restaurant, but especially the food poisoning-plagued Chipotle chain, has happened at a Sterling…

McAlister's Deli wants 'Sweet Teas' to win baseball team naming contest

July 18, 2017

Atlanta's Triple-A baseball affiliate is looking for a name, and Famous Sweet Tea-selling McAlister's Deli wants everyone to vote for "Sweet Teas," according…

Hopdoddy to open location near Texas A&M campus

July 18, 2017

Hopdoddy Burger Bar will open in Bryan-College Station, adjacent to Texas A&M University, on July 31, according to a press release.

Wingstop taps Scott McLeod as senior VP of operations

July 18, 2017

Wingstop has hired Scott McLeod as senior vice president of operations and he will oversee Wingstop's domestic corporate and franchise operations and training…

Shelly Sun leads investors striving to drive Capriotti's growth

July 18, 2017

Franchising veteran Shelly Sun has joined Capriotti's Sandwich Shop as part of a group of high profile investors, according to a press release.  

JAB finalizes Panera transaction

July 18, 2017

JAB has completed its acquisition of Panera as of July 18, according to a press release.

JJ's Red Hots celebrates National Hot Dog Day with $2 dog

July 17, 2017

On July 19, JJ's Red Hots will celebrate National Hot Dog Day by offering a new hot dog, The National, for $2, according to a press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrates robust half-year growth

July 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café had a successful first half of 2017, signing 74 franchise agreements and opening 56 units. The concept recently added its 600th location…

Buffalo Wild Wings to discuss quarterly results July 26

July 17, 2017