Barberitos franchisee opening Newk's locations in Georgia

June 5, 2019

Newk's Eatery is partnering with restaurateur David Weeks to enhance its presence in Northeast Georgia, bringing its state count to 17 restaurants over the…

Paris Baguette announces NYC expansion

June 4, 2019

Paris Baguette, based in South Korea, is opening six units by year's end across New York City, taking it one step closer to meeting its 2019 goal of increasing…

Why Shake Shack's supply chain is stronger than ever

Editor's note: Beating the Supply Chain Blues is an ongoing series that features information about specific brands' supply chains. If your restaurant brand is…

AI-powered dietary tool aims to amp up restaurant margin and satisfy customers

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

Diners increasingly want control over how they eat, just as restaurant owners increasingly want more control over their margins and customer experience…

Kisses from Italy opening in Europe

June 4, 2019

Miami-based Kisses from Italy is opening a corporate-owned location near the port city of Bari on the Adriatic Sea. President and CEO Michele Di Turi said the…

Chicken Salad Chick opening first Ohio location

June 4, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is entering the Ohio market next week when it opens in Westerville. The Columbus-area restaurant kicks off a string of expansion in the…

Bruxie adds VPs to fuel franchise growth

June 3, 2019

On the heels of introducing domestic and international franchise opportunities, Bruxie, known for its chicken sandwiches that replace bread with waffles, has…

Shake Shack announces growth plans in annual report, adds SVP of People Resources

June 3, 2019

Although it took Shake Shack five years to open its second location, growth is now top of mind and increasing its domestic footprint is its biggest growth…

7 ways to streamline restaurant ops

By incorporating the right technology into their day-to-day operations, restaurants can increase productivity and end up with more satisfied customers.

The innovators that ARE this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, this week with Balance Pan Asian Grille

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

Fast Casual's best and the brightest gathered last week at the Sofitel hotel in Chicago to celebrate their innovations and creations. This week, Fast Casual…

Rush Bowls opens second Fort Collins location

May 31, 2019

Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves made-in-a-bowl meals with fruits and vegetables, topped with granola and honey and blended with protein and vitamins…

7shifts debuts Engage dashboard for restaurants

May 31, 2019

7shifts, a labor management platform, is debuting an all-in-one employee engagement dashboard geared for the restaurant industry.   The dashboard provides…

Flame Broiler puts no-antibiotic-ever chicken on the menu

May 31, 2019

Korean fast casual Flame Broiler is putting chicken, raised without antibiotics or hormones, on the menu as part of its quest to serve healthy food in a…

Earl of Sandwich opens first San Diego location

May 31, 2019

Earl of Sandwich is now open in downtown San Diego at 690 1st Avenue.

Curry Up Now prepping 1st northern NJ location

May 31, 2019

Indian fast casual Curry Up Now has locked down the first of five stores it's planning to open in northern New Jersey.

New Orleans Pro Bowler 'squeezes' into the restaurant business

May 30, 2019

As a professional athlete and father of four, Thomas Morstead, Pro Bowl punter for the New Orleans Saints, ranks nutrition among his top priorities and is why…

Chef Chatter: It's more than just barbecue for Mighty Quinn's founder

Hugh Mangum, co-founder and pitmaster of Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, describes the authenticity of barbecue and how barbecue is "home" for him.

Vitality Bowls celebrates big milestone

May 29, 2019

Superfood cafe Vitality Bowls now has 70 open locations, the latest debuting in Bellingham, Washington, according to a press release.

Crisp & Green gets ready to launch sixth Minnesota location

May 29, 2019

Crisp & Green is getting ready to open the doors to its sixth Minnesota store come this summer, located on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.

Tijuana Flats names CEO, CFO, VP of Ops

May 29, 2019

Tijuana Flats has made a few leadership changes, including naming Brian Wright CEO, Louie Psallidas CFO and Steve Culbert  senior vice president of operations…