Freshii expands its Walgreen's locations to Big Apple

July 10, 2017

Freshii has continued its partnership with Walgreens, opening a unit inside Walgreen's New York City location in Union Square, according to a press release.

Starbucks to expand Georgia plant, support military

July 10, 2017

Starbucks shelled out $120 million to double the size of its Augusta Soluble Plant in Georgia, creating nearly 100 new jobs and adding 140,000 square feet to…

Back Yard Burgers acquired by private equity firm

July 10, 2017

Back Yard Burgers has a new boss. Axum Capital Partners, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based private equity firm, has acquired a controlling interest in the…

The Halal Guys adds 1st Austin unit

July 6, 2017

The Halal Guys is opening its first Austin location next Saturday, July 15 with a food raffle, DJ and free food for the first hundred guests, a news release…

Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.

Kisses from Italy plans expansion

July 5, 2017

Kisses from Italy, a 24/7 restaurant that classifies itself as fast casual, said today it's not only completed its first franchised location, but is launching…

Slapfish to launch in Albuquerque

July 5, 2017

Slapfish has started construction at its newest location at Holly Center in Albuquerque, with a target opening date of late September, according to a company…

Pokeatery signs 1st franchise deal

July 5, 2017

Pokeatery has signed its first franchising deal. The deal is for three units to open in Northern California with the location to open in Quarter 4 of 2017…

Newk's Eatery adds 2 locations

July 5, 2017

Newk's Eatery opened its fifth Jacksonville restaurant and its first Frisco, Texas, restaurant, continuing the brand's commitment to expansion, according to a…

Utah gets Mod

July 5, 2017

Mod Pizza is debuting in Utah, then coming on strong with a total of five openings there by year's end, a news release said. 

Former Captain D's exec joins Lennys Grill and Subs to oversee franchising

June 29, 2017

Lennys Grill and Subs has hired industry veteran Jennifer Benjamin as VP of Franchise and Market Development, according to a press release. She will oversee…

Bibibop Asian Grill to double current store count

June 28, 2017

Bibibop Development is bringing its concept and its philosophy of "Well B-ing" to 14 new locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and…

Cisco Adler to open Malibu Burger Co

June 28, 2017

Southern California-based entrepreneur, Cisco Adler will open Malibu Burger Co. in that community's Malibu Village property on June 30, a news release said.

From sous to supervisor: 5 ways to grow your restaurant from the inside out

Fostering an environment of advancement and opportunity in your restaurant can draw in top talent from other similar businesses in the area and provide…

Wingstop creates CXO role

June 27, 2017

Wingstop Restaurants has appointed Stacy Peterson to its newly created position of Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Peterson, who has served as Wingstop's CIO…

Newly appointed president of Jon Smith Subs becomes brand's 1st franchisee

June 27, 2017

Jon Smith Subs has hired Scott Stuck as its president, according to a company press release. The brand, which was acquired by United Franchise Group last year…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express arrives in Panama

June 26, 2017

Hollywood burger chain Fatburger and sister brand Buffalo's Express are now available to Panamanian consumers as the brand has launched its first location in…

Video: Mooyah VP chats about brand's cash infusion from new owner

Natalie Anderson Liu, Mooyah's VP of marketing, chats with Cherryh Cansler about how the cash infusion from the chain's new owner, an Affiliate of Balmoral…

Blaze fires up Los Angeles County location

June 23, 2017

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza opened a Los Angeles County location Thursday in North Hollywood. The store will give away free pizzas today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to…

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with Kellogg to sell breakfast offerings in grocery stores

June 22, 2017

Moe's Southwest Grill has delivered its Moe’s Breakfast Bowls to the frozen food section of grocery chains such as Walmart, Giant Eagle and Wegman's, with…