Qdoba names Jim Sullivan chief development officer
Fast-casual chain taps 25-year restaurant industry veteran for critical role Qdoba Mexican Eats named Jim Sullivan chief development officer. In this new role, Sullivan will be charged with development activities, […]
Genghis Grill launches Stir Fry Chef virtual concept with Qu
Thirty-six dark-kitchen locations enabled with Qu’s KitchenUP Genghis Grill has launched virtual concept Stir Fry Chef in partnership with Qu. The order management solution from Qu facilitated the rollout of […]
Blaze Pizza names Johnny Jones senior vice president of development
Former Sonic executive to lead aggressive unit growth for fast-casual pizza chain Blaze Pizza named Johnny Jones senior vice president of development. The 20-year franchise and real estate veteran will […]
Potbelly names Larry Strain chief development officer as it engages RDE consultancy
Strain’s role will impact franchise sales, tenant representation, trade-area market planning Potbelly Corporation partnered with Restaurant Development Experts (RDE) for the engagement of Larry Strain, naming him chief development officer. […]
Wingstop invests in Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd, its UK franchise partner
As it readies entry into Canada and China markets, chicken-wing chain makes bet on UK Wingstop continues to grow in the United Kingdom and has invested in its UK franchise […]
Pie Five Pizza introduces plant-based Impossible Tuscan Pizza
New pizza caters to flexitarian, vegetarian lifestyles Pie Five Pizza launched a new plant-based pizza, the Impossible Tuscan Pizza. The just-added menu item uses meatballs, made from plants, from Impossible […]
Noodles and Company opens first ghost kitchen in Chicago in Humboldt Park
Opening of cloud-kitchen location on heels of 110% growth in digital sales in first quarter Noodles and Company’s newest location in Humboldt Park, Chicago is also its first ghost kitchen, […]
IHOP plans to open flip’d fast-casual concept in New York City
Unveiling of new-format store in desirable segment confirmed by executives IHOP plans to move forward with the opening of its fast-casual flip’d restaurant, confirming its unveiling in New York City […]
Panera Bread unveils reimagined restaurant design for a contactless, order-ahead future
New cafe concept design to land in Ballwin, Missouri The new, next-generation Panera Bread concept design is slated to roll out in November. Amplifying its digital capabilities, the St. Louis, […]
Rubio’s Coastal Grill launches Street Tacos Plate with Chef Richard Blais
Hula Hula Carnitas, Blaised & Glazed Crispy Chicken, Ancho Po-Boy Shrimp form inspired ensemble Rubio’s Coastal Grill launched a partnership with Chef Richard Blais, TV personality, restaurateur, and cookbook author, […]
C3 hires executives, leaders as it pursues aggressive expansion of culinary centers, virtual brands
20 leaders will support accelerated pace of growth on eve of Citizens Manhattan West opening Digital-first C3, a collection of ondemand culinary centers, virtual restaurant brands and food halls, continues […]
