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Wagamama readying another New York City location
April 11, 2019
The U.K.-based wagamama fast casual brand is planning to open another restaurant late this year in New York City, this time in the Midtown area.
read nowRapid Fired opens 31st store near San Antonio
April 11, 2019
Rapid Fired Pizza is opening location No. 31 Monday in Universal City, Texas, just northeast of San Antonio, a news release said. The brand will gather a crowd…
read nowDaphne's updates menu as part of rebranding efforts
April 10, 2019
Daphne's,a California-based chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired offerings, is rebranding its image to appeal to a new, younger generation of…
read nowCapriotti's Sandwich Shop signs 31 franchise deals in first quarter
April 10, 2019
The first three months of 2019 have been busy for Capriotti's Sandwich Shop given the brand signed 31 franchise development agreements during the time frame.
read nowFarmer Boys hires former Del Taco, CKE exec as VP, chief people officer
April 10, 2019
Farmer Boys has hired restaurant industry and human resources veteran Arlene Estrada Petokas to serve as its VP and chief people officer. She is now…
read nowMelt Shop signs first airport deal
April 9, 2019
Melt Shop has signed its first two airport agreement, in tandem with Skyport Hospitality, a concessionaire with operations in Denver, Pittsburgh, New York…
read nowCalifornia's Mixt entering East Bay
April 9, 2019
Mixt, a California-based brand specializing in salads, grain bowls and plates, is entering the East Bay with two locations opening this spring. The first will…
read nowPancheros Mexican Grill debuts brand campaign focused on menu
April 9, 2019
Fast casual burrito chain Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching a brand campaign focused on its tortillas, burritos and queso menu offerings.
read nowFAT Brands continues expansion in Canada with 10-unit deal
April 8, 2019
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, will open 10 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express concepts in Canada. In partnership…
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Saladworks CEO talks about growing 'green' eating from college campuses to Kuwait
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
At age 30-plus, Saladworks is having a bit of a growth spurt, fueled by increasing interest in greener eating. In this podcast, President and CEO Patrick…
listen nowAu Bon Pain Cafe Bakery opens inside US House of Rep office building
April 4, 2019
Au Bon Pain has opened inside the Cannon House Office Building, room 94, in Washington D.C., where members of the U.S. House of Representatives have their…
read nowTocaya promotes CFO to president, welcomes CMO
April 4, 2019
The hospitality company behind Tocaya Organica, The Madera Group, has promoted Chief Financial Officer Mikey Tanha to president. As CFO, Tanha has overseen the…
read nowCurry Up Now moving into Atlanta area
April 3, 2019
Curry Up Now, a California-based concept is opening five restaurant locations in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. The first opens this summer, followed by a second…
read nowVirginia getting second Jinya Ramen Bar
April 3, 2019
California's Jinya Ramen Bar is opening its second Virginia location by the end of the year at 11964 Market St., in Reston. After the opening of the first…
read nowCaptain D's opens 29th Mississippi location
April 2, 2019
Fast casual seafood brand Captain D's is continuing its expansion across the southeast U.S. with the opening of its 29th Mississippi location.
read nowMixt arriving in Cali's East Bay this month
April 2, 2019
Mixt will launch two stores in California this month, one in Uptown, Oakland, this Saturday, April 6 and one on Saturday, April 27 at San Ramon's City Center…
read nowFlame Broiler adds Huntingon Beach location
April 1, 2019
Flame Broiler has opened a second location in Huntington Beach, California, at 7251 Warner Ave Suite G. It's celebrating by offering a $5 promotion on any bowl…
read nowVitality Bowls adds COO
March 29, 2019
Vitality Bowls, based in San Ramon, California, has hired Dave Malinowski as COO.
read nowThe Halal Guys arrives in London
March 29, 2019
The Halal Guys has opened its very first European location.
read nowThe Little Beet opening first Florida location April 1
March 29, 2019
Plant-inspired fast casual The Little Beet will open the doors to its first Florida location on April 1.
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