Captain D's opens Plano location

September 10, 2018

Captain D's opened its franchised location today in Plano, Texas. This location marks the brand's fifteenth statewide, according to a press release. 

Zoup to open in Northern Kentucky

September 7, 2018

Zoup! is opening a location this fall in Florence, Kentucky -- part of the metro Cincinnati market, according to a press release. 

Dickey's Barbecue Pit serves up lunch for teachers

September 7, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees delivered free barbecue to thousands of teachers nationwide during teacher in-service days to express appreciation for their…

Proper Food to open NYC location

September 7, 2018

Proper Food, founded in 2013 in San Francisco, will open its first New York City location later this month, according to a press release. 

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens 74th location

September 6, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ has continued its California expansion opening its 74th restaurant in the state, according to a press release.

Smoke's Poutinerie leader challenges other CEOs to eating contest

September 6, 2018

Smoke's Poutinerie's CEO Ryan Smolkin is challenging CEOs to gorge themselves with gravy-smothered fries at the 9th annual World Poutine Eating Championship's…

Little Big Burger welcomes social media marketing coordinator

September 6, 2018

Little Big Burger, headquartered in Oregon with 16 units, has hired Marie Noble as its social media marketing coordinator, according to a press release. 

Taboonette Middleterranean launches franchise program

September 6, 2018

New York City restaurant Taboon is now franchising its fast casual concept — Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen — in select markets across the United States…

Milan Starbucks to open

September 5, 2018

Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan will open its doors this week after months of training and preparation, according to a press release.

Captain D's welcomes CMO

September 4, 2018

Captain D's has added Chris Kuehn as chief marketing officer, according to a press release. In his new role, Kuehn will be responsible for developing and…

Curry Up Now to open in California shopping center

September 4, 2018

Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual in the U.S., will open a corporate location in San Ramon, California, at the City Center Bishop Ranch, a…

Little Greek Fresh Grill president gives 10 tips to land great real estate in a tight market

Nick Vojnovic, president of Little Greek Fresh Grill discusses how to overcome the challenges of finding the perfect location for your brand.

Zoup CEO talks growing pains

Eric Ersher, founder of Zoup, talks with Hughes' Tom Tang about the challenges of growing and success.

Pita Pit talks choosing the right technology for your brand

Doug Reifschneider, Pita Pit vice president of marketing, discusses the challenges of making the right technology choice for your fast casual brand.

Curry Up Now expanding into New Jersey market

August 30, 2018

Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual concept in the United States, finalized a multi-unit franchise deal to bring the brand to markets throughout the state of…

Why assuming Gen Zers are younger versions of millennials will cost you

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Gen Z: If you were expecting just a more exaggerated version of the super-digital millennial, prepare to have your eyes opened.

Nestle and Starbucks sign global expansion plan

August 30, 2018

Nestlé and Starbucks have signed a deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks' consumer packaged goods and foodservice products globally…

Report: Gen Z kickin' it old school?

Restaurateurs are finally learning millennials' buying behaviors, but the next wave of consumers has crashed onto the restaurant shores. Welcome to the era of…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit adds research and development chef

August 29, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has added Phil Butler as its research and development chef, according to a press release. Butler, who has worked in the restaurant…

Fiesta Restaurant Group adds senior director of off-premise consumption

August 28, 2018

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has hired Jackie Swift-Kurkjian as senior director of off-premise consumption…