fresh&co farm effort benefits customers, NY culinary school

August 2, 2017

New York-based fresh&co bought a 35-acre farm, renamed it fresh&co farms, and is growing a variety of produce, poultry and pork for its NYC locations…

East Coast Wings + Grill celebrates National Chicken Wing Day with freebie

July 24, 2017

The 40th anniversary of National Chicken Wing Day is right around the corner (July 29), and North Carolina-based East Coast Wings + Grill will give guests a…

Wayback Burgers reports significant half-year growth

July 21, 2017

Wayback Burgers enjoyed significant growth during the first half of 2017, according to a press release.

Grabbagreen debuts cutting-edge farm site equipment

July 21, 2017

Grabbagreen is piloting the latest equipment in the restaurant industry, a hydroponic indoor mini farm system, at its location in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop prepping new locations

July 21, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich shop is prepping the debut of two locations, one in Columbia, Missouri and the other in Little Rock, Arkansas, according to a press release.

Fazoli's opens first Sioux Falls location

July 20, 2017

Brian and Heidi Hagan, of SD Faz I LLC., will open Fazoli's newest location in Sioux Falls, according to a press release.

Locali chooses Fransmart to accelerate franchising

July 19, 2017

Locali is partnering Fransmart to take its franchised natural food concept, with an organic-based deli menu, nationwide, according to a press release.

Honest Mary's under development in Austin

July 17, 2017

Honest Mary's, named after the wife of owner Nelson Monteith, will open in Austin, Texas later this summer, according to an Eater article.

Meatballs Etc begins franchising

July 14, 2017

Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…

Bobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion

July 14, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.

Panera franchisee Pan American Group acquires 34 locations

July 12, 2017

Pan American Group, a subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP, is now the second-largest Panera franchisee after acquiring 34 locations in Missouri and Kansas…

Whataburger introduces its What's Cookin' online newsroom

July 12, 2017

Whataburger has launched its online newsroom called What's Cookin'. The platform will serve as a digital gathering place for Whataburger fans, customers and…

Panera stockholders confirm sale in special meeting

July 11, 2017

Panera stockholders sealed the deal regarding its acquisition by JAB Holdings in a special meeting today, according to a press release.

B.good's co-founder: 'How to be a farm-to-table concept while growing nationwide'

Tony Rosenfeld, co-founder of the b.good, describes how the brand's commitment to local sourcing hasn't stopped its growth.

Uberrito adds experienced multi-unit franchisees

July 11, 2017

Father and son team Rick and Ryan Howard are Uberrito's newest multi-unit franchisees, according to a press release. The duo has committed to three Arizona…

Portillo opens 50th restaurant

July 11, 2017

Portillo has reached its 50-unit mark with its first Minnesota location, according to a press release.

Bibibop Asian Grill to double current store count

June 28, 2017

Bibibop Development is bringing its concept and its philosophy of "Well B-ing" to 14 new locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and…

Giardino commits to serving only sustainable-sourced chicken

June 21, 2017

Giardino Gourmet Salads will only purchase chicken that is sustainably farmed and 100 percent all-natural and free of antibiotics and hormones.

Biju's Little Curry CEO featured in FYI TV series, 'Scraps'

June 19, 2017

The next episode of "Scraps," a culinary series produced by journalist Katie Couric, will feature Biju Thomas, the founder of Denver's Biju's Little Curry…

Oath pledges growth and good farm practices

June 14, 2017

Oath Craft Pizza said it's raised $7 million in a series B funding round led by Boston-based venture capital firm Breakaway Venture, bringing the total raised…