Foodservice industry traffic hit its highest level in six years and higher average eater checks fueled a 3-percent increase in consumer spending at U.S. restaurants and foodservice outlets in the year ending May 2015 compared to year ago, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Restaurant and foodservice outlet visits hit the 61.1 billion […]
Brevard Achievement Center (BAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, that serves people with disabilities, announced that it will bring the first of five Teriyaki Madness restaurants to Florida under the ownership of Brevard Achievement Center Franchise LLC (BAC Franchise), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAC. The inaugural Florida location will open on […]
When researchers at the NPD Group started looking into changing consumption patterns, they noticed something odd and unprecedented: though Millennials are in a stage of life when people traditionally opt for convenience over freshness, this generation of consumers is increasing its consumption of fresh foods more than any other age group. That means fewer frozen […]
PizzaRev takes a page out of the Buffalo Wild Wings playbook with the launch of six custom hot sauces. The Buffalo Wild Wings-backed build-your-own pizza shop features the signature sauces at its ‘Rev It Up’ counter where guests can choose from a variety of ingredients, including dry-aged Parmesan cheese and Italian spices, to put the […]
Plano, Texas-based Homestyle Dining LLC has launched a national franchising program aimed at bringing its highly successful, well-received, new fast-casual concept, Cole’s Backyard Grill, to neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the U.S. Cole’s Backyard Grill is a modern dining experience built around familiar American fare with a culinary twist offered at reasonable prices in a welcoming […]
With the goal of attracting more Millennial guests, Taco John’s is hitting the streets this summer. The Mexican quick-service restaurant chain is deploying street teams to preview parties, music festivals, and even marathons. In return, Taco John’s is seeing increases as high as 42 percent in new Facebook followers on the day of a street […]
On August 1, Chronic Tacos CEO Michael Mohammed will join several U.S.- and China-based business leaders, executive officers, government officials, and entrepreneurs at the American Chinese CEO Society’s (ACCS) 10th Anniversary U.S. China Business Summit held at the Santa Anita Race Track and the Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Mohammed is among the roster of elite professionals invited to speak […]
Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad restaurant chain, today announced the hiring of Charles Bruton III as its new vice president of Operations. The selection of Bruton was driven by the company's aggressive growth strategy, launched in the third quarter 2015, focusing on expanding store locations, strengthening franchisee relations, and continuing to build […]
Putting a dish like pasta in a cone might seem like a wholly American way to rush through a leisurely meal. But for Emanuele Attala, chef and co-owner of the Spaghetti Incident in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the inspiration came from his hometown of Rimini, Italy. “During the summer they do a festival on the […]
Burger 21 an award-winning, “beyond the better burger” fast casual franchise, announced today its second restaurant in Georgia will open in Buckhead on Monday, July 27 in the Chastain Square Shopping Center. To celebrate, the restaurant will donate 10 percent of proceeds from the first week of business to CURE Childhood Cancer. Additionally, the fast casual franchise […]
UFood Grill, the award-winning fast-casual restaurant franchise where “delicious meets nutritious,” has debuted a new prototype for a traditional in-line design that the company plans to franchise across America. “UFood is at a historic moment in its history,” says Sal Rincione, CEO of UFood Grill. “The brand has a great track record and has built […]
Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken concepts in the world, has opened its first restaurant in New Zealand, with the company planning to open multiple Texas Chicken restaurants nationwide in the next 10 years. Westfield Manukau City Mall in Auckland, New Zealand, is the site for the country’s first-ever Texas Chicken location. In […]
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop announces the upcoming arrival of their first Washington location in the greater Seattle area. Franchisee Ron Mehiel plans to open the sandwich shop’s Tukwila location this summer, marking the chain’s commitment to sharing its passion for creating quality sandwiches with turkey-lovers across the U.S. To celebrate the new opening, the Tukwila location will […]
Chronic Tacos recently signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for the state of Colorado, which calls for 12 locations over the next five years. Leading the franchise’s expansion in Colorado are local entrepreneurs Tom King and Tony Kerrigone, who plan to open the first restaurant in September 2015. The long-time friends are also looking at sites […]
Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual restaurant known for its grilled, made-to-order sub sandwiches, will celebrate its annual “Fry Day” Thursday, July 16, by giving away the brand’s signature made-to-order, fresh-cut fries with any sub purchase. “Our fries are one of our key differentiators from other sandwich concepts that often only offer cold sandwiches […]
UFood Grill has named Bob DiBartolomeo as the vice president of franchise development and announced plans to open up to 100 new locations over the next four years in an aggressive domestic expansion program. DiBartolomeo will focus on the launch of a new traditional restaurant prototype, building on the existing non-traditional locations in the UFood […]
Fast casual restaurant franchise, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, brings back two of its most popular seasonal menu items from last year, the Hatch Green Chile Double Steakburger and the Funnel Cake Sundae. Both items will be available July 9 through September 2 at participating Freddy’s locations. To craft the Hatch Green Chile Double Steakburger, Freddy’s […]
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant concept, unveils its new brand identity, Garbanzo Fresh Mediterranean. The new brand emphasizes the fresh, vibrant food and culture found in Garbanzo locations across the country. “The new brand is one aspect of a larger strategic plan to modernize Garbanzo,” says Bob Bafundo, the president of Garbanzo […]
On Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national, fast-casual sandwich concept, launched its 6th annual Flag Your Bag campaign at Which Wich locations across the nation.The campaign, designed to honor active military and veterans, invites guests to write heartfelt messages and doodle on the iconic brown bags, which will then be […]
Moe’s Southwest Grill has announced that Dominic Losacco has been named vice president of Global Marketing for the fast-casual restaurant chain best known for creating burritos-to-order with fresh, flavorful ingredients handcrafted for each guest’s unique tastes. “Dominic is an accomplished and innovative marketer who has a keen understanding of the food and franchising industries,” says […]
Zaxby’s is promoting its Grilled House Zalad from June 28 through September 30 in all 680-plus locations. With nearly 10 million sold last year, the House Zalad is a proven fan favorite, and Zaxby’s is highlighting the refreshing fare as a cool alternative to blazing temperatures. “The House Zalad is Zaxby’s flagship salad—it was our […]
Blimpie, the iconic American sandwich chain, has recently announced the Everything Italian promotion, featuring a flavorful new bread paired with several of Blimpie's delicious subs. This limited-time offer will begin on July 6 and run through October 5. Blimpie's brand new Everything Bread, a savory sub roll made with a mix of sesame and poppy seeds and […]
Starting Monday, July 6, and running through Friday, July 31, Erbert & Gerbert’s, the popular sandwich shops, will be giving back in a different way through its charitable contributions to an array of different organizations. For every dollar customers donate up to $10, they can receive an equivalent amount in Comet Cash good for any […]
The Habit Restaurants Inc., an Irvine-based restaurant company, opened a Habit Burger Grill today at Sequoia Station Shopping Center in Redwood City. Three fundraising previews of the popular restaurant were held on Sunday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 30. The Habit will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to three nonprofits: California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) will receive […]
Pieology Pizzeria has announced that their recently opened Fresno, California, location at the El Paseo Marketplace raised $1,155.83 for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. To celebrate the new location and to affirm the company’s focus on social responsibility, the restaurant pledged to donate 100 percent of sales generated from a pre-opening event to the MS […]
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