


BurgerFi Fi’ed Chicken Tenders debut at fast casual
Springer Mountain Farms source of all-natural BurgerFi chicken BurgerFi Fi’ed Chicken Tenders rolled out and expands the fast casual’s chicken menu with. Its chicken lineup already includes the Fi’ed Chicken […]

Sun Holdings signs development deal to grow McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli-Sun Holdings deal represents nearly 100 restaurants McAlister’s Deli signed a development deal with Sun Holdings. A multi-unit operator, Sun Holdings Chief Executive Guillermo Perales will develop McAlister’s in […]

B.Good adds flexitarian, blended burgers to menu lineup
Boston-based chain aims to provide menu options that don’t lament loss of meat B.Good introduced a new line of flexitarian burgers to its menu. The 65-unit fast-casual chain intends to […]

Sweetgreen raises $150M, plans delivery launch
New funding fuels store expansion, social impact, Sweetgreen delivery launch Sweetgreen raised $150M in a new round led by co-led by Lone Pine Capital and D1 Capital Partners. Existing partners […]

Panera Warm Grain Bowls rolled out as new menu category
Fall launch reflects consumer interest in plant-forward, protein-rich options Panera Warm Grain Bowls deliver a world of flavors this fall. The St. Louis, Mo.-based chain rolled out new grain bowls […]

Postmates inks deal for El Pollo Loco restaurant delivery
Restaurant delivery agreement begins as El Pollo Loco offers $5 Combo Menu Postmates announced it had inked a deal with El Pollo Loco for restaurant delivery. The new agreement comes […]

QA: Andy Hooper, president, chief operating officer &pizza
&pizza starts a new chapter, accelerates expansion Fast casual &pizza is starting a new chapter in its growth. In July, it hired two new executives and promoted Andy Hooper to […]

Fiesta Restaurant Group names Dirk Montgomery as chief financial officer
New finance chief to support company’s renewal plan Fiesta Restaurant Group tapped a new chief financial officer as of September 9. Dirk Montgomery takes on the role at Fiesta, the […]

Taco Del Mar parent names Tom Kurrikoff Rego CFO
Former Burger King finance director to be pivotal in brand refreshes, acquisitions The parent of Quiznos and Taco Del Mar named Tom Kurrikoff chief financial officer. Rego Restaurant Group CEO […]

Burgerim, 110 Grill, Pokeworks top Restaurant Business Future 50 list
Future 50 puts fastest-growing chains in spotlight The Restaurant Business Future 50 list is out for 2019. Restaurant Business published the list of the fastest-growing chains based on 2018 year-over-year […]

D.C.-based &pizza bolsters c-suite, opens Wall Street store
Promotion, new executives to support next stage of growth, doubling of stores Fast-casual &pizza has stepped into its next phase of growth with a promotion, expanded executive team and a […]