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Potbelly bellies up to California dining scene
May 11, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is moving into the busy California restaurant scene, announcing that it has signed an agreement to open four sites over three years in…
read nowPieology taps former Smashburger, Panera exec as president
May 10, 2017
Pieology today announced that it's hired the now former top man at Smashburger, Michael J. Nolan, as its president, a news release said. The 25-year…
read nowUrban Bricks cements Carolinas deal
May 10, 2017
Urban Bricks Pizza has cemented a franchise agreement for three restaurants in the Carolinas as part of the brand's expansion to six other states and Canada, a…
read nowCan 100 Wingstop units heat up the UK?
May 10, 2017
The United Kingdom is Wingstop’s next target. The global chain, which has 1,031 locations, plans to open 100 units there over the next 12 years as part of an…
read now2 fast casual chicken chains announce openings
May 10, 2017
Two fast casual brands built around chicken have announced openings this week.
read nowPizza Inn, Pie Five revenues drop in Q3
May 10, 2017
Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pie Five and Pizza Inn, reported today that its total consolidated revenue decreased 7.7 percent to $14.…
read nowLime Fresh under new leadership, opening 7 units
May 10, 2017
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is opening seven locations in the next 24 months in Florida in the areas of Palm Beach Gardens, Midtown Miami, North Miami, Dania…
read nowFazoli's sets franchise sales record
May 9, 2017
Fazoli's has set a franchise sales record for its fiscal 2017 year ending March 31, signing agreements develop 30 restaurants with 13 franchise groups. This…
read nowThe Gyro Shack opens 1st franchised unit
May 9, 2017
The Gyro Shack opened its first franchised location Monday. Located at 6500 Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington, The Gyro Shack features two drive-up windows…
read nowMarshmallow fast casual concept opening in Chicago
May 9, 2017
Chicago is about to get fluffier thanks to a fast casual brand called XO Marshmallow surpassing its $6,500 Kickstarter goal. It will officially open in July in…
read nowElo teams with Star Micronics to bolster POS
May 9, 2017
Star Micronics, a provider of point of sale and proof of transaction technology, has partnered with Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, to provide a new…
read nowRosati's pizza chain co-founder dies at 88
May 9, 2017
One of three brothers to found Rosati's has died. Alfred Rosati, 88, who helped launch the chain's first locations in the Chicago suburbs in 1964, died April…
read nowCaptain D's lures and lands 5 in South Carolina
May 8, 2017
Captain D's has signed an agreement to open five units in South Carolina, a news release said. Goalz Restaurant Group is spearheading the development in the…
read nowWhite Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'
May 5, 2017
A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…
read nowChicken Salad Chick, Fazoli's, Juice it Up, Zoup, Pie Five announce openings
May 4, 2017
Although overall restaurant sales have stalled over the past year, many brands are still experiencing growth. Below are just a few companies that have…
read nowCreator of The Mixx to debut new concept in Kansas City
May 4, 2017
The owner of Kansas City-based The Mixx is opening another fast casual brand, Caffetteria.
read nowCaffeine-infused bagel perks up Einstein Bros menu
May 4, 2017
Caffeine addicts have a new way to get their fix, thanks to the Espresso Buzz Bagel.
read nowNew study: Fast food is star of the industry
May 3, 2017
Quick-service restaurants and take-out food will be the stars of the U.S. restaurant market for the next five years, according to the latest analysis of the…
read nowMooyah's new owners keeping leadership team in tact
May 3, 2017
MooyahBurgers, Fries & Shakes is under new ownership. An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC, a lower-middle-market private equity firm, and Gala Capital…
read nowModern Market loyalty app lets customers order, pay and earn rewards
May 2, 2017
Modern Market, a fast casual restaurant, has introduced a new loyalty app that lets customers order, pay and earn rewards. The app is available in the App…
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