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 elevated chicken sandwiches, as it opens within the delivery perimeter […]
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 office in Atlanta to support its ongoing growth. Currently, Walk-On’s […]
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 percent of restaurant operators say that business conditions now are […]
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 US March 4, 2022 release of the movie in theaters. […]
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, the city where the concept was founded in 2006. The […]
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 Flavor & The Menu magazine include head-turning charcuterie boards, inventive […]
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 and virtual platforms to grow. According to fiscal year-to-date results, […]
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 officer role took effect January 3, 2022. WOWorks is also […]
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 with 20 new restaurants over 12 years. The deal with […]
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 Walmart store in Arlington, Texas. This is the second of […]
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, a newly-developed role. The twenty-year restaurant industry veteran comes from […]