Bonchon bringing 6 units to Maryland, Washington DC

March 9, 2022

South Korea-based Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken concept with 115 U.S. locations, has signed an agreement with JSM Development LLC to open six stores in…

The Halal Guys opens 100th store

March 9, 2022

The Halal Guys is celebrating its 100th store opening this month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by giving the first person to eat in all 100 locations free food…

Starbucks closes Russian stores

March 9, 2022

Showing the world that it condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine, Starbucks Corp. is closing all stores in Russia, joining several companies including…

Fast Casual Indian brand lands funding

March 8, 2022

Rasa, a fast casual Indian chain founded in 2017, has completed its first round of funding led by a female-founded growth equity firm, Rellevant Partners. The…

Wicked Lick launching franchising plans

March 8, 2022

Wicked Lick, a liquid nitrogen-crafted ice cream company, is looking to expand the Key West-based brand by awarding 10 licenses by year's end. Including the…

Mooyah adding to Nashville line-up

March 7, 2022

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is opening a location in Nashville with franchise partners Martin and Alfredo Arguello, a father-and-son team…

Ike's adding 30 units

March 7, 2022

Targeting 30% growth this year, Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has over 80 units, is adding 30 locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Northern…

WaBa Grill tests machine-learning from Koala

March 7, 2022

California-based WaBaGrill has been testing a machine-learning algorithm that analyzed over 115,000 of its orders to collect nearly 260,000 individual data…

Dae Gee Korean BBQ signs 1st franchisee agreement

March 7, 2022

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept blending Korean food tradition with American culture, has signed its first…

Penn Station East Coast Subs adding 49 locations

March 7, 2022

Penn Station East Coast Subs signed multiple new agreements in January with new and existing franchisees for a total of 49 restaurants in Indiana, Kansas City…

Koibito Poke opening in Charlotte

March 4, 2022

Koibito Poke, which was founded in 2018 in Arizona, is opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in July at 4701 Park Road, Suite B.

Rush Bowls making Minnesota debut

March 4, 2022

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for its healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening its first Minnesota location in mid-March. Under the direction of the…

Saladworks adding 20 ghost kitchens

March 4, 2022

Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 ghost kitchen locations in Florida through its…

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings opens 100th location

March 3, 2022

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings has launched its 100th location within its parent company, Charleys Philly Steaks, just five years after launching.

Angel investor helping Pure Grit BBQ open NYC flagship

March 3, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, a vegan fast casual brand that has been selling barbecue essentials online since 2020, has received an angel investment from Robert Devine…

Mountain Mike’s opens 4th Oregon restaurant

March 3, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fourth Oregon restaurant, located in Klamath Falls. The store is owned by franchisee Jim Smith, who owns…

Dickey's continues expansion into Western Michigan

March 2, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is working its way across Michigan.

Koala Creates a Cross-Selling Powerhouse for Restaurant Brands With the Introduction of Machine Learning

New algorithm enhances average check size and cross-sell conversions.

Qdoba testing Reef-operated kitchens

March 1, 2022

Qdoba is testing three ghost kitchens, one each in Seattle, Austin and Atlanta, thanks to a partnership with Reef, an operator of mobility, logistics hubs and…

Mooyah inks 15-unit deal for Florida

March 1, 2022

Marc Verderame has signed Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes' largest development deal to date. Originally from New York, the restaurant industry veteran will…