Eggheadz LLC set to launch Strati Wild Italian fast casual concept

June 20, 2014

Eggheadz LLC recently announced plans to open Strati Wild Italian, a new fast casual Italian restaurant.

Jimmy John's opens first Massachusetts store

June 20, 2014

According to eater.com, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is opening its first shop in Massachusetts. Renovations have begun at the new location, the Flats on D…

Dickey's adds chief brand officer to communicate 'basics done right'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Christie Finley aims to deliver consistent customer experience as company expands rapidly coast to coast.

Bruster's CEO talks about the brand's anniversary, growth and proprietary operating system

Sahene is also heading up a relatively new Philly Cheesesteak concept called Wit or Witout, which recently opened its third store and has sold its first two…

Earl of Sandwich’s new prototype includes dinner, delivery platforms

June 19, 2014

Earl of Sandwich has opened its 28th restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla., which features a new design developed to "execute an enhanced product…

Fired Pie plans to double store count by fall

June 19, 2014

Arizona-based Fired Pie has announced plans to double its store count by the fall, going from four units to eight.

Mooyah opens two Silicon Valley locations

June 19, 2014

The Silicon Valley Business journal reports that Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes will open its first South Bay, Calif., location next month, and plans to…

Bruegger’s Bagels, Caribou Coffee open fourth co-location in Minneapolis

June 19, 2014

Bruegger's Bagels and Caribou Coffee will open their fourth co-branded coffeehouse bakery on June 25 at the Shops at Wedgewood in Maple Grove, Minn.

Wayback Burgers opens two additional nontraditional locations

June 19, 2014

Wayback Burgers recently announced the opening of two stores in nontraditional locations: a Navy base and a sports and entertainment arena.

Café Rio exec named as Pieology Pizzeria president

June 18, 2014

Pieology Pizzeria has named Bob Baker as its new president. Baker will join CEO and Founder Carl Chang in managing the growth of Pieology.

Red Mango opens 300th store

June 18, 2014

Red Mango will celebrate the opening of its 300th location later this month. Red Mango Founder Dan Kim will host an open house at the new Red Mango Yogurt Café…

LYFE Kitchen launching first New York City restaurant

June 18, 2014

According to Grub Street, LYFE Kitchen is opening its first New York City location at 248 West 55th Street in October. A second New York location for the…

Pennsylvania Casino will be home to Red Mango’s first 24-hour location

June 18, 2014

Red Mango announced plans today to open its first 24-hour location. The self-serve Red Mango Café & Juice Bar will open June 22 inside the Mount Airy…

Philly’s Best continues Southern California expansion

June 18, 2014

Philly’s Best announced plans to continue its Southern California expansion with plans for two new restaurants in San Clemente and Orange. The San Clemente…

Schlotzsky’s plans Denver expansion

June 17, 2014

Schlotzsky’s has announced plans to expand throughout the greater Denver area. There are currently 10 existing locations throughout Colorado.

Blaze Pizza plans new opening every six days

June 17, 2014

Blaze Pizza announced that it will open its 25th restaurant next month in Mission Viejo, Calif., and its 60th restaurant in New Orleans in December. The fast…

Tropical Smoothie plans to continue Colorado expansion

June 17, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café opened three restaurants in the Denver area in the last three months, and hopes to add 25 more across the metro region, according to the…

Halal Guys hoping to become 'the Chipotle of Middle Eastern food'

June 16, 2014

The next big thing in fast casual dining might just be Middle Eastern street fare.

Jersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’

June 16, 2014

Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…

Wingstop plans 50 restaurants in the Philippines

June 16, 2014

Wingstop last week opened the first of 50 restaurants planned in the Philippines. The new restaurant debuted at Regis Center, Katipinuan, in the largest and…