Chicken Salad Chick celebrates significant growth, franchise developments

February 28, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick had a banner year in 2018, with its 12th consecutive quarter of positive growth, the opening of 26 restaurants and the signing of 2…

Daphne's Mediterranean to open 6 Austin stores

February 28, 2019

Greek fast casual Daphne's Mediterranean will open six Austin, Texas, locations in just five weeks, with grand opening celebrations starting March 8.

Kitchen United launching locations in Austin, Scottsdale

February 27, 2019

Kitchen United will open kitchen centers in Austin, Texas, and Scottsdale, Arizona, in the third quarter of this year.

Pancheros Mexican Grill expands leadership ranks

February 27, 2019

Pancheros Mexican Grill is expanding its leadership roles and its management with the addition of a social media manager position.

Noodles & Company launches special deal for March

February 26, 2019

Noodles & Company is launching a special deal for online order customers during the Daylight Savings Time weekend.

Blaze pizza kicking off March with California, Nevada openings

February 26, 2019

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza continues its expansion this week with two restaurant openings in the western U.S.  The company is opening a sprawling…

Yelp triples Q4 2018 number of bookings over prior year's quarter

February 26, 2019

Yelp said it has experienced significant growth in its use in the last several months, particularly in the number of diners booking at restaurants directly…

Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers prepping 2nd Michigan store

February 22, 2019

Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers is getting ready to open its second Michigan franchise location this spring, according to a press release.

Salata Salad taps David Wheeler as chief development officer

February 22, 2019

David Wheeler has been named Salata Salad Kitchen's chief development officer, a new role within the brand.

Collab Hospitality launches TYCA at Hai House concept

February 22, 2019

Collab Hospitality launched a fast casual concept this week, called TYCA, at Hai House in Palm Beach, Florida.

Uber Eats may sell off India business to a rival

February 22, 2019

Uber Eats is reportedly negotiating to sell off its India division to rival Swiggy.

London's Bluebird Chelsea hosting Avocado Show

February 21, 2019

The all-avocado concept, Amsterdam's The Avocado Show, will pop up at Bluebird Chelsea in London from March 11 through March 24.

Farm Burger plants sustainable item on the menu

February 20, 2019

Farm Burger will add a catfish sandwich to its menu come March 5, just in time for the Lenten season.

Shake Shack names board member, creates leadership roles

February 20, 2019

Shake Shack has filled several executive roles and has tapped a ninth board member.

Jersey Mike's opens at Navy base

February 20, 2019

Jersey Mike's Sub has opened a location aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creed-Fort Story naval base in Norfolk, Virginia.

The Pie Hole expands into wholesale, namesake menu addition selling well

February 19, 2019

Pie and coffee shop The Pie Hole is launching a wholesale division as part of its market and business opportunity strategy, and is now selling pies at Café…

Middleby Corporation names new leaders as CEO retires

February 19, 2019

The Middleby Corporation has switched up its executive leadership ranks as President and CEO Selim Bassoul retired this month.

Starbucks shuttering Capitol Hill shop

February 19, 2019

Come the end of April, Starbucks will close the Roy Street Coffee and Tea, its Capitol Hill location, after 10 years in operation.

Tocaya Organica prepping to open 12th location

February 15, 2019

Tocaya Organica's twelfth location will be its first in Westwood, California.

Dippin' Dots exec gives out the scoop on 'Ice Cream of the Future's' future

In this week's podcast, Dippin' Dots gives listeners an inside look at how the brand uses the power of diversification to further sales and market reach, while…