Chipotle: 'It's electric!'

Chipotle Mexican Grill has created an all-electric restaurant design to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems. Using 100% renewable energy…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop hires chief restaurant officer, CTO

April 10, 2023

In an effort to further support expansion plans, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have hired Michael Meche as chief restaurant officer and Scott Wessel…

German Doner Kebab entering Texas

April 10, 2023

German Doner Kebab is entering Texas with the state's first location opening next week in Sugar Land.

Slim Chickens opening in Florence, Alabama

April 10, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 220 locations, is opening at 3020 Cloverdale Road in Florence, Alabama, under the direction of…

Haven Hot Chicken opening 4th location

April 7, 2023

Haven Hot Chicken is opening its fourth location next week. The store is located at 146 Washington Ave., in North Haven, Connecticut. The 1,100-square-foot…

Dae Gee Korean BBQ entering New Hampshire

April 6, 2023

Denver-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ is headed to the East Coast thanks to a franchise agreement with Vimean Pen to open a single restaurant in New Hampshire.

Ziggi’s Coffee eyes Omaha expansion

April 6, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is looking to continue its Nebraska expansion in the Omaha area.

Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken opens in Houston

April 5, 2023

Founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, Big Chicken has been making big moves since it first opened its doors in 2018 in Las Vegas. It's now opening this…

Bobby’s Burgers fuels Chicago expansion with multi-unit development deal

April 5, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is coming to the Windy City, thanks to a deal with Well Done Hospitality Group, owned by Jonas Falk and Justin Rolls. The deal…

The Habit Burger adds to Utah presence

April 5, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual brand, is opening next week in St. George, Utah, marking the brand's second city store and the 14th in…

Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

UBreakiFix co-founder opening Jeff's Bagel Run stores

April 4, 2023

Jeff's Bagel Run founders Jeff and Danielle Perera have signed an agreement with 1337 Capital, led by Justin Wetherill, to expand the brand nationwide with at…

Cousins Subs partners with Donald Driver for softball sweepstakes

April 3, 2023

Cousins Subs and partner Donald Driver are inviting fans to enter the inaugural DD Softball Game VIP Giveaway sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive VIP…

Smashburger debuting virtual drive-thru

March 31, 2023

Smashburger has opened a virtual drive-thru at a corporate-owned restaurant in Houston.

Balance Grille seeking multi-unit franchisee for Columbus, Ohio

March 31, 2023

Toledo,Ohio-based Balance Grille aims to open 10 stores in Columbus, Ohio, via franchising, and believes its "no-manager policy," will attract the right…

Graze Craze accelerating Atlanta expansion

March 30, 2023

Graze Craze, a fast casual franchise that serves hand-crafted charcuterie boards, is accelerating development in the Atlanta metro area following the openings…

Last call: Nominate your brand for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

March 30, 2023

As part of the 2023 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…

Chicken Salad Chick making Colorado debut

March 29, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick has arrived in Colorado, bringing the state's first-ever location to Greeley. Located in the Bear Paw III shopping center in Centerplace…

Bonchon opens in North Carolina

March 29, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its fifth North Carolina location Wednesday in Raleigh at 6230 Capital Blvd., under the direction of…

Mo' Bettahs opening 5th KC area location

March 28, 2023

Being thousands of miles from the islands won't stop Kansas City from experiencing Hawaiian cuisine as Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is adding its fifth…