Gordon Ramsay launching fast casual at Orlando's Icon Park

April 21, 2021

Renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing a fast casual fish and chips restaurant to Icon Park in Orlando come August.

Mici opens 6th location in Colorado Springs

April 20, 2021

Colorado-based Mici Handcrafted Italian is opening its 6th Colorado Thursday at 3707 Bloomington Road, in Colorado Springs.

Smashburger rolls out spicy chicken sandwich

April 19, 2021

Smashburger has jumped into the middle of the so-called QSR Chicken Sandwich Wars, inviting guests to test their spicy-food threshold with its Scorchin' Hot…

Wings Over serving limited edition CBD-infused menu

April 16, 2021

In celebration of the holiday known as 4-20, Wings Over is serving CBD-Infused Garlic Parm wings, tenders and tots. This limited-edition CBD menu will be…

Hotwings available nationwide at Fazoli's

April 14, 2021

Seizing an opportunity to capitalize on off-premise growth last year, Fazoli's added wings at all company locations and created a virtual wing concept …

Customers with kids spend the most on online food orders

April 14, 2021

Married couples with kids spent more on food orders in 2020 than any other type of household, according to a report, "Delivering on restaurant rewards,…

Impossible Foods contemplates public listing

April 9, 2021

Impossible Foods Inc., a plant-based burger manufacturer, is preparing a public listing that could value the company at around $10 billion or more, according…

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s “Guac on the Rock” supporting local restaurants

April 9, 2021

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is launching a "Guac on the Rock" promotion that will reimburse restaurant customers up to $1,000,000 when they purchase guacamole…

FAT Brands growing French presence

April 6, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has landed a 40-unit franchise deal to expand in France.

Bambu drive-thru opens in Denver

April 6, 2021

Bambu's, a Vietnamese-inspired beverage shop, has opened its first drive-thru in Denver at 2215 S. Broadway St., according to a company press release.

Joella’s Hot Chicken launches rewards app

April 6, 2021

Joella's Hot Chicken, a fast casual known for hot chicken and made-from-scratch Southern sides, has launched its first loyalty program, rewarding customers for…

Nekter Juice Bar launches half-day juice cleanse

April 1, 2021

To help customers detox, Santa Ana, California-based Nekter Juice Bar has created a half-day fast cleanse. The low-calorie, low-sugar cleanse is available in…

Saladworks opening 90 non-traditional locations by year's end

March 30, 2021

Pennsylvania-based Saladworks has partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands in a deal that will not only double its footprint across the U.S. and Canada but better…

Firehouse Subs debuting Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub

March 30, 2021

Firehouse Subs has added an Italian twist to the meatball sub with its latest LTO. The Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub, featuring Italian meatballs in marinara…

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 73rd location opening in Culver City

March 29, 2021

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, featuring a menu of over 800 sandwiches, is holding a series of grand opening events at its first Culver City restaurant April…

Pinkbox Doughnuts opens first drive-thru shop

March 29, 2021

Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts will open its first drive-thru location Next month at 3990 E. Sunset Road in Las Vegas.

Expansion planned for Bluestone Lane

March 26, 2021

New York-based specialty coffee roaster, café and lifestyle brand, Bluestone Lane, plans to open up to 15 locations this year, making it one of the…

IniBurger’s Nashville Hot Chicken puts cool spin on traditional favorite

March 26, 2021

Pleasanton, California-based iniBurger is introducing a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich to its 100%-halal menu at its Fremont and Pleasanton locations…

Torchy's Tacos looking at $1B IPO?

March 16, 2021

Texas-based Torchy's Tacos may be going public this year and if it does, the company could raise $300 million to be valued at $1 billion.

Roll Em Up seeking multi-unit franchisees

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

March 16, 2021

Roll Em Up, a Chino Hills, California-based fast casual restaurant, is launching a franchise program in April and is opening two locations by year's end.