Shake Shack making New Hampshire debut

October 25, 2023

Shake Shack is opening the doors of its first New Hampshire location on Monday at the Tuscan Village at 9 Via Toscana in Salem. Located directly over the…

Rise Southern Biscuits rolling out menu upgrades

October 25, 2023

North Carolina-based Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is rolling out menu updates next week featuring sandwiches, breakfast boxes, tater tots and…

Fuku hits Vegas arena

October 24, 2023

Fuku, a spicy fried chicken fast casual concept developed by David Chang, has opened a concession location at T-Mobile Arena, the home of the National Hockey…

Australian-based Mexican eatery adding to Chicago footprint

October 24, 2023

Guzman y Gomez is opening a fourth restaurant next week in Chicago's Buffalo Grove at 120 McHenry Road.

Tous les Jours enters Canada

October 24, 2023

Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery serving over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has planted a flag in Calgary, Canada, marking its entry into its…

Captain D's sets stage for New York City debut

October 24, 2023

Captain D's has signed its first franchise development agreement in the greater New York City area. This agreement with multi-brand franchisees Kelly Moughal…

Playa Bowls appoints former Schlotzsky's VP as CMO

October 24, 2023

Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls as well as smoothies, juices, cold brew, has hired Nicolle…

Jimmy John's collaborating with Starter

October 23, 2023

Streetwear brand Starter and Jimmy John's are teaming up to celebrate National Sandwich Day by creating a limited-edition Starter Jacket with 100% of Proceeds…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 22nd Tennessee location

October 23, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Arlington, Tennessee, marking the brand's fifth restaurant in the Memphis area and 22nd in the state. Boasting a drive-thru…

Haven Hot Chicken opening 7th location

October 20, 2023

Conneticut-based Haven Hot Chicken is opening its seventh store next month in Newington at 12 Fenn Road. The 1200-square-foot restaurant will feature the…

The Outsiders: 32M Americans ditching traditional mealtimes

by Janine Perry — Director of Strategy, Partners + Napier

October 20, 2023

Restaurants may increase traffic and check spend by rethinking day-part strategy, messaging and menu options, according to research from Partners + Napier.

Capital Tacos opening 1st franchised unit

October 20, 2023

Capital Tacos is opening in Raleigh after securing its franchise agreement for the state of North Carolina — the latest in a series of deals that have been…

Golden Corral debuting fast casual concept

October 20, 2023

Texas-based Golden Corral is entering the fast casual market with Homeward Kitchen, opening in December in Southern Pines, North Carolina, at 10735 US 15-501.

BurgerFi: Coming soon to a theater near you?

October 19, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is hitting theaters through a partnership with Apple Cinemas, which…

L&L enters Boulder, Colorado

October 19, 2023

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has opened its first Boulder, Colorado-based restaurant, marking the state's fourth location. Over 200 guests tasted Hawaiian-style…

Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO

October 19, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…

BurgerFi buys back 2 franchises

October 19, 2023

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has acquired two South Florida franchise restaurants…

Just Salad hitting 'Sesame Street'

October 19, 2023

Just Salad, a fast casual brand focused on health and sustainability, has launched its first Kids Menu and in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, a global…

HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS

October 18, 2023

Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…

Sweetgreen doubles down on commitment to Extra Virgin Olive Oil

October 18, 2023

As of Oct. 24, Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, is using Extra Virgin Olive Oil as its cooking oil for all proteins, veggies and grains nationwide.