Kneaders Targeting $110 Million in Sales for 2018
The Kneaders family marked the close of 2017 with milestone moments that included breaking $100 million in total sales, celebrating 20 years in operations with recognition from various high level elected officials, including the Utah Governor, and a grand prize customer giveaway. Kneaders’ full-service, on-site working bakeries powered by artisan bakers, continue to be unique […]
Newk’s Becomes Latest Brand to Join Dinova Marketplace
Dinova, Inc., the only innovative proprietary marketplace exclusively focused on connecting business diners to restaurants nationwide, announced that Newk’s Eatery has joined its exclusive business dining marketplace. Award-winning Newk’s Eatery offers grilled and tossed salads, grilled and toasted sandwiches, kettle-batch soups and handcrafted pizzas, each made with premium ingredients such as sushi-grade ahi tuna, tenderloin […]
Naf Naf to Launch New App for Loyal Customers
Naf Naf is bringing the flavors of the Middle East to guests everywhere with the launch of their new mobile app and rewards program. On January 17, the Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant is launching its Naf Perks app, which can be easily accessed through the iPhone and Android app stores. To celebrate the launch, […]
MOD Pizza Raises 33 Million in Equity Capital
MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC, a pioneer of fast casual pizza, announced that it has raised $33 million of additional equity and closed a new $40 million credit facility. The latest equity funding brings the company’s total equity capital raised to date to more than $185 million. These financings are expected to support MOD’s […]
Seoul Taco Opens 5th Location in Chesterfield
The fifth location of Seoul Taco, the popular Korean-Mexican fast-casual restaurant, is now open in Chesterfield, Missouri, the hometown of chef/owner David Choi. The St. Louis-based brand known for its addictive Korean-influenced tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and nachos is located at 46 Four Seasons Shopping Center. Seoul Taco’s innovative menu showcases the recipes and flavors of […]
Capriotti’s Debuts Pick-Up Window in Las Vegas
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand crafted sandwiches, will open its newest Las Vegas location near Cheyenne and the 215 Beltway on January 9. Capriotti’s is continuing its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand shredding them every morning to feature in a variety of fan-favorite subs. The restaurant’s award-winning […]
Pie Five Pizza Opens in New Jersey
Pie Five Pizza Co. is about to change the way that people in South Brunswick think about pizza. The fast-casual restaurant known for its customizable pizzas prepared and ready to enjoy in five minutes or less is making its New Jersey debut today at 3010 Route 27 in Kendall Park. Pie Five will kickoff its […]
Del Taco Opens 38th Las Vegas Location
Earlier this week, Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its 38th Las Vegas-area location at 8125 Blue Diamond Rd., near Albertsons. “Del Taco has built a tremendous following in Las Vegas over the years by offering an unbeatable combination of fresh food, served fast and at an incredible value,” says Barry Westrum, […]
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Expanding to Paramount
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, known for its island-inspired Hawaiian plates, continues to expand throughout Southern California with a new restaurant location in the city of Paramount. The 67th location officially opens to the public on Monday, January 8, and will be celebrated with a grand opening luau for the “ohana” of Los Angeles County to enjoy. […]
Blaze Launches Campaign Spotlighting House-Made Dough
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza announced the launch of its “Puttin’ In Work” campaign, showcasing the company’s focus on making its dough in restaurant each day. Guests who share this hard working mentality are encouraged to visit Blaze’s website to receive a special free pizza offer. Since its inception, the company’s fresh, never frozen dough has been a brand […]
Tropical Smoothie Signs 26-Unit Deal in Texas and Georgia
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced its largest franchisee DYNE Hospitality Group has signed a multi-unit agreement that will bring 26 new cafes to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and Savannah, Georgia markets. The brand has made significant strides with franchise […]
Little Greek Unveils Expansion Plans for 2018
Tampa-based Little Greek Fresh Grill is forecasting continued growth in 2018 including openings in the Chicago area, according to Nick Vojnovic, Little Greek president. “Little Greek is on target for steady expansion,” says Vojnovic. “We have our eyes set on expanding into the Chicago area market, including Schaumburg and Quincy. Florida and Texas will continue […]
Taco Bueno Debuts New Menu, Queso, Platters for 2018
Taco Bueno is kicking off 2018 with new menu items, including a perfected queso, inspired by loyal customers and committed fans, affectionately known as Buenoheads. Taco Bueno’s Innovation Team talked Tex-Mex with thousands of customers, meeting face-to-face with many of them over the last six months, to understand what they want in great-tasting food. “Serving […]
Rachel’s Kitchen Eyes Phoenix for Expansion
Rachel’s Kitchen—a Las Vegas-based fresh casual restaurant concept that offers a carefully crafted menu, from the healthy to the indulgent—is eyeing Phoenix for its first wave of expansion outside of its Las Vegas hub. While there are no set locations at this point, company founder and CEO Debbie Roxarzade believes the greater Phoenix metro can […]
Zaxby’s Featuring Boneless Wings Meal with Diet Dr Pepper
Zaxby’s is highlighting its Boneless Wings Meal, paired with popular Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce, from January 8 through April 1, in all locations throughout 17 states. In addition to Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce, guests are encouraged to try all nine Tossing Sauces to customize the Boneless Wings Meal according to their individual tastes. The meal […]