Fuku opens in Lexington, Kentucky with Franklin Junction
Dark kitchen location to serve University of Kentucky, Lexington neighborhoods Fuku Lexington, Ky. is the newest home of the concept’s […]
Walk-On’s Atlanta office to debut as chain makes key hires, promotions
Finance, analytics, tech will mainly be support roles housed in new office Sports-bar brand Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will open an […]
National Restaurant Association reveals to Congress worsening economic reality for restaurants
As Association writes to Congress with survey results, 76% of restaurant operators say conditions worse than three months ago Seventy-six […]
Little Caesars offers The Batman Calzony for limited time
Promotion begins in advance of March theater-release of movie Little Caesars debuted The Batman Calzony, today, in advance of the […]
Torchy’s Tacos 100th store opening celebration begins, Rosenberg debuts
Milestone 100th-store celebration begins January 24 Torchy’s Tacos marked its 100th store opening on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, […]
Top 2022 flavor trends predicted by culinary magazine
Head-turning charcuterie boards, inventive banana-infused drinks and desserts, new spins on Mexican comfort classics The 2022 flavor trends predicted by […]
Restaurants work to embrace, engage Gen Z
Successful efforts require multi-dimensional planning Understanding the Gen Z consumer is paramount to restaurant operators’ survival in this now-digital-heavy world. […]
Digital evolution of TGI Fridays boosts legacy casual-dining chain growth
Future-forward initiatives lead to 41 consecutive weeks of comp sales growth TGI Fridays has been capitalizing on its digital evolution […]
WOWorks names Brian Farris chief development officer
The parent of Saladworks, WOWorks, named Brian Farris chief development officer. The appointment of Farris to the WOWorks chief development […]
Wienerschnitzel inks deal for 20 new units in Arkansas
Tejas Dogs franchise deal for Arkansas signals refocused attention on franchise expansion Wienerschnitzel signed a franchise agreement to develop Arkansas […]
Shawarma Press opens store in Arlington, Texas Walmart
New Arlington store is just second of seven in-Walmart locations to debut Shawarma Press opened a new restaurant within a […]
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Torchy’s Tacos 100th store opening celebration begins, Rosenberg debuts
Milestone 100th-store celebration begins January 24 Torchy’s Tacos marked its 100th store opening on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, […]
Shawarma Press opens store in Arlington, Texas Walmart
New Arlington store is just second of seven in-Walmart locations to debut Shawarma Press opened a new restaurant within a […]
PappaRoti opens downtown Chicago shop
Asian-style coffee buns arrive at West Lake Street PappaRoti opened a new location in downtown Chicago. The chain of coffee […]
Sarpino’s Pizzeria opens in Olathe, Kansas
New pizza shop expands chain’s presence in Kansas market Sarpino’s Pizzeria opened a new location in Olathe, Kansas December 21, […]
Restaurant Industry Leadership ›
WOWorks names Brian Farris chief development officer
The parent of Saladworks, WOWorks, named Brian Farris chief development officer. The appointment of Farris to the WOWorks chief development […]
Red Lobster names Patty Trevino to new role of chief marketing officer
Twenty-year industry veteran to unify CX, marketing, communications, loyalty, culinary operations team Red Lobster named Patty Trevino chief marketing officer, […]
Plant Power names Steve Figliola chief development officer
As Plant Power CDO, Figliola will be key in growing the 10-unit restaurant chain Plant Power Restaurant Group named Steve […]
Anne Fischer promoted to Papa Johns chief marketing and digital officer role
Fischer was key player in doubling loyalty members in Papa Rewards Papa Johns promoted Anne Fischer to chief marketing and […]
Little Caesars rolls out ExtraMostBestest stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza
Pizza dough features mozzarella, pepperoni stuffed inside Little Caesars launched the ExtraMostBestest pepperoni pizza, with a crust full of additional […]
Habit Burger Grill features Patty Melt for limited time
LTO is a mix of grilled cheese sandwich, Charburger The Habit Burger Grill added a Patty Melt, combining elements of […]
Chili’s adds Big Mouth Burgers, including Secret Sauce Burger
Big Mouth Crispy Chicken Sandwich remains as permanent menu item Chili’s Grill and Bar added the Bacon Rancher, Big Bacon […]
Zaxby’s debuts Buffalo Garlic Blaze sauce, Guy on a Buffalo Wing
Four ad spots, including ones to be aired during Big Game, put focus on new sauce Zaxby’s debuted a new […]
Little Caesars debuts limited-time Crazy Calzony
Part pepperoni pizza, part calzone to heat up summer sales Little Caesars launched a new Crazy Calzony, which is part […]
BJ’s Restaurant + Brewhouse offers $10 lunch menu
Value-oriented selections intended to help customers already dealing with rising consumer good prices BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse launched a new […]
CPK adds focaccias, new salad, Honey Bee, Avocado Super Green pizzas to menu
California Focaccias bolster selection of shareable dishes California Pizza Kitchen added California Focaccias, a Crispy Artichoke Salad and California-inspired pizza […]
Krystal inks franchise deal with Victor Cruz of New York Giants fame
Former wide receiver to open up to five Krystal restaurants, expanding the QSR chain into the Northeast Krystal Restaurants will […]
Garlic Butter Bacon Burger returns to Sonic Drive-In locations nationwide
Popular sandwich returns with culinary enhancements for limited time Sonic Drive-In returned the Garlic Butter Bacon Burger to locations nationwide. […]
Rise Southern Biscuits expands to Southern California with Thousand Oaks opening
New Conejo Valley Plaza restaurant is first in Golden State Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken will expand to Southern […]
C3 partners with Coco for robot delivery that increases efficiency, sustainability
Coco should reduce delivery costs, wait times, carbon emissions Digital-restaurant ecosystem C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) by sbe has partnered with […]
Wayback Burgers signs sizzling deal for Asia with Tokyo opening in 2022
Tokyo first market in 60-unit Japan deal Wayback Burgers signed a 60-unit deal for Japan with WB Burger Asia, Inc. […]
Nick Chavez named new KFC US chief marketing officer
Former gaming industry executive to lead marketing strategy KFC US has a new chief marketing officer, having named Nick Chavez […]
Chili’s adds Big Mouth Burgers, including Secret Sauce Burger
Big Mouth Crispy Chicken Sandwich remains as permanent menu item Chili’s Grill and Bar added the Bacon Rancher, Big Bacon […]
CPK to open Edmonton, Alberta restaurant at Currents of Windermere
Casual-dining chain to penetrate Ontario, British Columbia markets, also California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) will expand to Edmonton, Alberta in Canada […]
Saladworks, WOWorks brands launch new menu items to heat up winter
Fast-casual brands roll out three new seasonal items each, including Saladworks Braised Beef Quesadilla Saladworks rolled out a Warm Braised […]