Veggie Grill opening in Chicago's West Loop

October 31, 2019

Veggie Grill is opening its fourth Chicago location Thursday in the city's West Loop at 911 W. Randolph St.

Q3 financials bring good news for Habit Burger

October 31, 2019

Q3 revenue, income and company-operated comparable restaurant sales were up at The Habit Burger, according to the brand's parent company, Habit Restaurants…

Paris Baguette prepping second Brooklyn store

October 31, 2019

There will soon be more Paris Baguette goodies in Brooklyn, New York, as the global bakery chain will open its second location, this time in the Sunset Park…

2019 Perfect Pitch winner: 'Best fried chicken in the land of fried chicken'

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

Louisville, Kentucky brand, Royals Hot Chicken is not only a hot commodity in its fried chicken-steeped home base, but also managed to burn up the competition…

Chicken Salad Chick reports 15th consecutive quarter of SSS increase

October 30, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is on a roll, saying Tuesday that Q3 marked its 15th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. 

Dickey's VP of IT teams up with franchisees to revamp tech strategy

October 29, 2019

Carissa De Santis, Dickey's Barbecue Pit's VP of information technology, is designing a technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.

Muscle Maker Grill opens in Fort Meade

October 29, 2019

Muscle Maker Grill has opened its fifth Army & Air Force Exchange Service location at Fort Meade in Maryland, and it's the chain's first high-engagement…

Captain D's driving expansion in Wisconsin, Kentucky

October 29, 2019

Captain D's is opening restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Danville, Kentucky. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and CEO of V&J Holding Cos Inc. and…

Fajita Pete's opens in apartment complex

October 29, 2019

Fajita Pete's first College Station, Texas, restaurant is now open at 711 University Drive, Ste. 100, under the direction of Jacob Yezak and Jeremy…

Why 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year' to update your restaurant tech

Restaurants need to take action to ensure they get the most out of the busy holiday season, and one way to do that is by upgrading their point-of-sale systems.

Blaze will open 5 Southern Louisiana units

October 29, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to grow the brand's presence in southern Louisiana. Restaurant owner-operators, Kaleb and Khai Duong…

Marketing on a shoestring? Yes, it can be done

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

Social media gives operators with limited budgets a way to gain exposure to customers. Supporting charities and non-profits also helps, as a panel talk at the…

Paris Baguette taps Gregg Koffler as franchise sales VP

October 24, 2019

Gregg Koffler has been named as vice president of franchise sales and development at Paris Baguette.

The Local Culinary expanding in Florida

October 24, 2019

The Local Culinary, a virtual delivery-only restaurant group, will open two commissary-style kitchens in Florida, one in Boca Raton and one in Aventura.

Mutts signs Texas breakout deal to open three dog friendly restaurants in Denver

October 23, 2019

Mutts Canine Cantina, a pooch friendly restaurant and dog park chain, announced an exclusive deal to expand beyond the state of Texas with three new franchise…

Garbanzo Mediterranean opening first Boston restaurant

October 23, 2019

Come this winter New England will be home to its first Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh restaurant as the brand plans to open in Boston at 134 Boylston Street.

Zoup opens in Ballston, Virginia

October 23, 2019

Zoup Eatery is open for business in Ballston, Virginia, on North Fairfax Drive. It is the first Arlington location for the brand, according to a press release.

Henny Penny expanding world headquarters

October 23, 2019

Henny Penny, a manufacturer of foodservice equipment for restaurant operators, is adding 150,000 square feet to its world headquarters in Eaton, Ohio, a 35…

Moe's Southwest Grill enters Minnesota

October 23, 2019

Moe's Southwest Grill has opened its first restaurant in the state of Minnesota inside the St. Paul airport between Terminals E and F, according to a company…

Former MLB Pitcher Todd Stottlemyre franchising poke concept

October 23, 2019

Koi Poke, a six-unit poke fast casual concept based in Arizona, is launching a national franchise platform under the name, Koibito Poke. Former Major League…