Modern Market is newest kid on the block

June 10, 2019

Modern Market Eatery is opening its ninth Denver-area restaurant Friday at The Streets at South Glenn in Centennial, Colorado. It's celebrating with a block…

Wahlburgers snags Dunkin exec

June 10, 2019

Wahlburgers, which has 30 locations throughout North America and in London, has hired Dan Wheeler as senior vice president of marketing and innovation…

Fransmart, Five Guys exec to help emerging brands expand

June 10, 2019

Franchise development firm Fransmart is teaming up with veteran Five Guys Burgers & Fries executive Mauricio Romero to form King Street Advisors.

Blaze signs multi-unit Wisconsin deal

June 10, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal for Wisconsin with franchise operator Dianne Mayer to open six stores in Madison, Appleton, Fox Valley and…

DQ on all things frozen 'n' sweet + Pancheros' fresh 'bake' on Mexican heat

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

From frosty and American as apple pie, to fresh and prepared to order Mexican, the QSRweb podcast today features one-on-one talks with American Dairy Queen…

The Dolly Llama doubling footprint this summer

June 6, 2019

The Dolly Llama, an LA-based dessert concept from French restaurateur Samuel Baroux and real estate leader Eric Shomof, is adding two units this summer. The…

Nekter Juice Bar opening second Whole Foods location

June 6, 2019

Nekter Juice Bar, which has more than 130 restaurants across 15 U.S. states, will open its second location within a Whole Foods Market next week in Malibu…

Qdoba opening HQ in San Diego

June 5, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening its headquarters in San Diego. Named "Qdoba Flavor Central," the headquarters will serve as a hub for the culinary team to create…

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…