Saudi Arabia-born burger brand takes design cues from US fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Burger Eight, which opened last year in the capital of Saudi Arabia, has incorporated design strategies used by American brands, but has kept its local flavor.

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.

Curry Up Now celebrates grand opening of Alameda, California location

June 21, 2017

Curry Up Now — a Bay area family of restaurants, food trucks and bars — opens its sixth brick-and-mortar location, this one in a former Tava Kitcen in Alameda…

Tijuana amps up design in North Carolina

June 21, 2017

Tijuana Flats is remodeling its Cary, North Carolina, which will be unveiled Monday at a grand re-opening.

PJ's Coffee updates logo, decor

May 30, 2017

PJ's Coffee has a new brand identity, including its first logo refresh in more than a decade, according to a company press release.

Mobile Vending University helps prepare food truck owners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mobile Vending University provides a certified course in operating a food truck in Pasco, Washington. The attendees are taught by subject matter experts in all…

Verts hires NYC agency, former Chipotle designer to refresh branding, voice

April 12, 2017

Verts Mediterranean Grill has hired Michael Talese as its creative director.

Round Table Clubhouse Restaurants Expand in Pacific Northwest

Families and groups looking for a neighborhood gathering place now have a popular new destination in three more communities. Round Table Pizza opened three new…

Burger 21 gets a makeover

February 3, 2017

New year, new look is Burger 21's focus until the end of March.

Two emerging brands pick starrdesign for prototype designs

December 15, 2016

Original Chopshop and Ruggles Green, two emerging restaurants based in Phoenix and Houston, respectively, have selected starrdesign to create prototype designs…

Fazoli's launches new look

October 26, 2016

Fazoli's has debuted a design that was created to help keep the brand relevant. Although the chain first updated its look in 2011, it was time for another…

Back Yard Burgers unveils new restaurant design

October 18, 2016

Back Yard Burgers has unveiled its new restaurant design at its Gulfport, Mississippi location.

Pie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City

September 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Cowboy Chicken launches 'cowboy cool' design to fuel expansion

September 14, 2016

Cowboy Chicken has refreshed its branding and created a new restaurant prototype in hopes of driving national expansion. The new design puts the company’s…

5 variables to consider when selecting your next restaurant site

When you’re looking for the right property for your restaurant, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Fast casuals, not fine-dining brands, leading restaurant segment in design innovation

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Fast casual brands have been quick to adopt recent design trends, and QSR restaurants are following suite.

How license, permit knowledge can save your restaurant

One expert gives five tips regarding permits and licenses to help restaurant owners avoid long-term fines and sanctions.

Georgetown Johnny Rockets boasts a new look

July 1, 2016

Johnny Rockets in Georgetown has undergone an image makeover, according to a company press release, and is the latest franchise location to boast a new style…

Pieology Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Georgia

June 29, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that it has opened its first Georgia location in Alpharetta, according to a recent press release.

Penn Station East Coast Subs revamps brand design

June 16, 2016

Penn Station East Coast Subs is debuting a new restaurant layout and design that includes a new logo, wall coverings and flooring, and open kitchen…