Chicken Salad Chick + Steritech on scooping up accolades for menu simplicity, food safety

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

This week, the presidents of Chicken Salad Chick and Steritech take the microphone to relay the components of everything from a great scoop of chicken salad to…

Shake Shack opening in Houston

June 21, 2019

Shake Shack is coming to downtown Houston, opening Tuesday at 702 Main St,, at the corner of Capital and Main Street, according to a press release.

Yogurtland entering Indonesia

June 20, 2019

Yogurtland has signed a multiple store development agreement to expand to Indonesia with business partners Franseda Natalio, William Siawira and Erwin Sujono.

Rush Bowls opening first Michigan location

June 20, 2019

Rush Bowls is opening its first Michigan unit, which is one of five planned by Beth Lehman, founder of Blush Enterprises. "Detroit's revitalization is a…

FAT Brand acquires Elevation Burger

June 20, 2019

FAT Brands Inc. just got a little fatter.

Cosi opens 4th Connecticut restaurant

June 19, 2019

Cosi Inc. has expanded its presence in The Constitution State. In addition to having locations in West Harford, Stamford and Avon, Cosi is now open in…

The demand for fake meat is real

June 19, 2019

Shares of Beyond Meat skyrocketed Tuesday after the plant-based protein company said it was going to sell its meatless meat as patties in grocery stores…

Bubbakoo's Burritos opens Philadelphia unit

June 19, 2019

Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery that serves Mexican food fused with American flavor, has opened its first Philadelphia location. As the…

Former Hardee's franchisee opening 3 Captain D's units in Georgia

June 18, 2019

Captain D's opened this week in Hazlehurst, Georgia, marking the brand's 105th restaurant in the state.    "Captain D's commitment to innovation and…

Melt Shop continues Pennsylvania expansion

June 17, 2019

New York City-based Melt Shop opened its second Pennsylvania location earlier this month in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. The unit, 2820 South Eagle…

Couple transforms '90s Chevy van into Tom+Chee food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eric and Laura Ann Hart's food truck is so popular that they often have to turn away business.

Bubbakoo's Burritos racing into Louisville

June 14, 2019

With nearly 30 locations open in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery serving Mexican food fused with American flavor…

Chicken Salad Chick enters 15th state

June 13, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to its 15th state next week with its first Illinois restaurant opening in Edwardsville. This is the brand's third location in…

Time is running out to nominate your brand for the 'Perfect Pitch'

June 12, 2019

The deadline is June 14.

Co-branded Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Huntington Beach

June 12, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, opened a co-branded location Tuesday in Huntington Beach, California, according to a…

Salata reveals rebrand

Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen has launched a rebrand designed to highlight its food and celebrate the individuality of its guests.

Hot Dog on a Stick opens in China

June 11, 2019

Hot Dog on a Stick is opening its first location in China through a master franchise agreement with Eugene Restaurant Management, which plans to open 2…

Sweetgreen boosting delivery with acquisition of Galley Foods

June 11, 2019

Sweetgreen has acquired Galley Foods, a Washington, D.C.-based meal service delivering ready-to-eat fresh meals, for an undisclosed amount of cash and stock…

Voodoo adding Denver unit

June 11, 2019

Portland-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its eighth unit Sunday in Denver.

Is B.Good ghosting Chicago?

June 10, 2019

B.Good, a farm-to-table fast casual chain with 69 North American locations, is now available to even more people in Chicago.