Earl of Sandwich’s new prototype includes dinner, delivery platforms

June 19, 2014

Earl of Sandwich has opened its 28th restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla., which features a new design developed to "execute an enhanced product…

Jersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’

June 16, 2014

Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…

Jamba Juice opens Ballpark Village location

June 16, 2014

Jamba Juice Company announced its continued expansion in the St. Louis market with the opening of a store at Ballpark Village, located at 601 Clark Street. The…

Starbucks’ La Boulange concept now open in LA with all-day menu

June 13, 2014

La Boulange opened the doors to its first restaurant outside of its hometown San Francisco Thursday. The new Los Angeles bakery-café features an all-day menu…

Sticky’s Finger Joint adds another NYC location

June 13, 2014

The second Sticky’s Finger Joint is set to open in New York City June 19 at 33rd St. and 3rd Ave. in Murray Hill. Founding partners Paul Abrahamian and Jon…

Red Mango expands c-store presence

June 13, 2014

Red Mango will open its newest location this summer inside a Gulf convenience store in Windsor, N.J., under the management of Rupe Grewal. According to a news…

I Dream of Falafel undergoing a facelift

June 13, 2014

I Dream of Falafel is undergoing a rebranding effort that includes a restaurant redesign with new décor and an updated menu. According to the company, the…

Fazoli’s grows travel center portfolio

June 12, 2014

Fazoli’s announced it has opened three new restaurants, with eight more set to open this year. The new restaurants are located in Dubuque, Iowa; Glenwood…

Good, better, best: Counter tops

by Greg Swistak

For all it endures, a counter has to be tough, but durability often comes at a cost.

Brioche Dorée adds airport location to portfolio

June 11, 2014

Brioche Dorée, a Parisian-style urban bakery café, has signed an agreement to open at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s Delta terminal in December.

A look at Starbucks' new interactive store design at Disney World

Starbucks recently opened its first company-owned store at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. According to the company’s blog, the new store features a…

Maui Wowi Hawaiian offering franchising discount for teachers

June 6, 2014

Just in time for summer break, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced its Teacher Discount. The offer, which is valid until the end of August 2014, gives retired or…

Starbucks debuts at Disney World with ‘distinctive’ design

June 3, 2014

Starbucks recently opened its first company-owned store at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to the company’s blog, the new store…

Jamba Juice debuts in Syracuse with airport location

May 30, 2014

Jamba Juice Company has expanded into the Syracuse, N.Y., market with the opening of a store in Syracuse Airport. The new location is the sixth location for…

Bruegger’s Bagels to open in Dallas Airport’s main terminal

May 23, 2014

Bruegger’s Bagels announced today a new main terminal development slated to open in November at Dallas Love Field Airport.

BurgerFi marks 50th restaurant with entry into California

May 23, 2014

BurgerFi is celebrating its 50th milestone opening and first location in California. The new store, opening May 30, is located at 967 First Street, in…

The whys and hows of restaurant/stadium partnerships

by Greg Swistak

Set up properly, all parties can benefit when established sports and foodservice brands team up.

Fazoli’s first on-campus unit chosen by Texas Tech student focus groups

May 20, 2014

Fazoli’s will soon open its first on-campus unit at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. According to a news relase, the new restaurant will be located in a food…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens multi-level restaurant in Times Square

May 19, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings has opened a multi-level, approximately 15,000-square-foot restaurant in New York City’s Times Square.

Maui Wowi signs multi-franchise deal for Virginia expansion

May 15, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s has signed three brothers as its newest franchisees. Kenny, Shawn and Scott Bryant plan to open 10 units in the Virginia Beach, Va.…