Pork & Mindy's launching two Chicago restaurants this year

March 28, 2019

Pork & Mindy’s is getting ready to open two stand-alone locations in Chicago this year.

Chicken Salad Chick prepping second Oklahoma location

March 27, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick will open its second Oklahoma store on April 2.

Pepper Lunch opens first NYC location

March 27, 2019

Pepper Lunch, a fast casual Japanese teppan brand, opened its first New York City location, at 243 West 54th Street, on March 21.

Is Fatburger rebranding as Skinnyburger?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 27, 2019

Fatburger is reportedly changing its name to Skinnyburger, according to a press release from the brand's parent company, FAT Brands.

Blaze signs 3-unit deal for Pennsylvania

March 26, 2019

Blaze Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to open stores throughout Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, where the state's capital is located in Harrisburg, a news…

Shake Shack's renovated Covent Garden opening this week

March 26, 2019

The renovated Shake Shack Covent Garden in London will celebrate its 'second' opening on Thursday, March 28.

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop opening Charlotte location

March 26, 2019

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop has signed a franchise deal with husband and wife team, Rajat and Anu Bedi, to open a Charlotte, North Carolina location.

Rocket Restaurants Group readying for international growth, hires on new leaders

March 25, 2019

Rocket Restaurants Group, an Ireland-based fast casual and diner group, has named Adrian Crean as managing director and James Walker as international…

Thai Express opening in North Carolina

March 25, 2019

Thai Express, a Canadian restaurant franchise that provides made-to-order Thai food cooked in front of customers, has signed a multi-unit development agreement…

Press Waffle Co lands deal with 'Shark Tank's' Barbara Corcoran

March 25, 2019

The founders of Press Waffle Co. — Bryan and Caleb Lewis — had the sharks from ABC's television series, "Shark Tank," in a frenzy during Sunday's episode when…

I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in Georgia

March 22, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed an agreement with G5 Services to open a location in Augusta, Georgia, according to a company press release. Under the…

Third-party delivery forces tough decisions for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Third-party delivery has become the most disruptive force in the restaurant industry today, as the growth of these services has created both an opportunity and…

Podcast: Your Pie president on the brand-building benefits of travel, 'not over-thinking things'

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

Restaurant executives seeking a good reason to head somewhere new and unusual can find it in this week's QSRweb podcast, when Your Pie President Drew French…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens second Dubai location

March 20, 2019

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened its second Dubai location. The store was launched by Serenity Hospitality, a hospitality group based in the Middle East, which…

I Heart Mac & Cheese landing big on Long Island

March 20, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a 23-store development deal with franchise group Manor 3 for Long Island, New York.

Juice It Up opens first store in Yucapia, California

March 19, 2019

Juice It Up has opened the doors to its first Yucapia, California location.

Mississippi State hometown opens Chicken Salad Chick next week

March 18, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick will open a Starkville, Mississippi store on Highway on March 26, a news release said. It is the seventh Mississippi location. 

Smalls Sliders will make debut in Baton Rouge

March 15, 2019

A new restaurant concept, Smalls Sliders, is debuting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

California franchisee works closely with design firm during build-outs of The Halal Guys locations

March 15, 2019

One Olive Group, a California-based franchisee of The Halal Guys, has tapped Restaurant Design Concepts, a restaurant architectural company, to help it open up…

Huddle House executive on deploying digital to serve small towns better

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

Think of Huddle House and you might think "small town," "home-cooking," maybe even "old-fashioned." But, on that last count, you'd be wrong. In fact, this year…