Buffalo's Express added to LA-area Fatburger location

November 26, 2014

Buffalo's Express brings chicken wings with 13 different sauces to the combined location's better burger-based menu.

Sip Savvy, Einstein Bros., Red Mango land at San Jose airport

November 25, 2014

The three new restaurants, operated by airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt, will operate in Terminal A.

Report: Consumers plan to spend more at restaurants in '15

November 19, 2014

According to a new report on the state of the American consumer released today by the National Restaurant Association, although a majority of American…

Fuddruckers builds footprint in Maryland

November 18, 2014

The 3,600-square-foot location accommodates 100 guests, with seating for 20 on a covered patio.

How a hotel became a hot fast casual concept

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marriott transformed its Courtyard food and beverage offerings away from the traditional buffet into a new fast casual format, resulting in a 27-percent jump…

NRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families

November 14, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…

Just Salad opens in flagship Macy's store

November 13, 2014

The New York-based salad chain has 19 locations in New York, New Jersey, Hong Kong and the UAE, with more planned to open in New York and Dubai.

Pitfire Artisan Pizza founder plans expansion, snack and coffee concept

November 11, 2014

Paul Hibler, founder of Pitfire Artisan Pizza and the American Gonzo Food Corporation restaurants, has announced that Pitfire's eighth location will open in…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens redesigned urban store

November 6, 2014

In addition design changes, the new prototype introduces breakfast service, a to-go and online ordering pick-up window, a catering area and inclusion of the…

The Smiling Moose is 'growing up'

The 11-year-old brand is freshening up its look with a new logo and updated store design.

California Tortilla location debuts new design, branding

November 4, 2014

California Tortilla will return to Arlington, Virginia, this month with the re-opening of its original Courthouse location, complete with a remodel, new staff…

Smoothie Factory eyes Arizona expansion with new store design

November 4, 2014

Smoothie Factory Juice Bar has awarded a multiunit development agreement to existing franchisee John Wilfert, of JW Health and Fitness LLC, to open seven more…

Four reasons digital screens are more than menu boards

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Engaging digital signage can be a key differentiator in the customer experience by educating guests about menu items, driving craving, reducing perceived wait…

‘Artisan fast’ pizza and salad concept plans franchise expansion

October 30, 2014

St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop, which recently introduced its "Artisan Fast” concept to franchisees, will open six new restaurants within…

Fazoli's opens first campus restaurant at Texas Tech

October 28, 2014

This restaurant is part of Fazoli's strategic plan to grow through non-traditional locations, including additional campus, airport and travel center sites.

BurgerFi will open in CNN Center, add breakfast menu

October 27, 2014

BurgerFi steps up its exploration of non-traditional storefronts and launches into the breakfast daypart with its newest location.

Korilla BBQ parks it at new storefront location

October 24, 2014

Korilla BBQ, which got its start as a food truck, also plans to launch three additional stores in the Upper East Side, Financial District, and Brooklyn.

Tiny stores make me happy: Tracking revenue per square foot

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Leading restaurant brands are growing their top line with off-premise sales while shrinking real estate costs – resulting in better revenue per square foot and…

Starbucks opens Community Store in Seoul

October 2, 2014

A portion from every purchase at the store will go to Green Umbrella ChildFund Korea to support skills development for youth.

Be Right Burger opens at Dulles

September 30, 2014

The restaurant is operated by a joint venture between Concessions International and MBC Concessions.