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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
L Catterton-backed Hopdoddy agrees to acquisition of Grub Burger Bar
After acquisition of Grub, combined restaurant company to become HiBar Hospitality Hopdoddy Burger Bar agreed to acquire Grub, a burger-joint chain with a craft cocktail bar. Backed by private equity […]
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 Figliola chief development officer (CDO). The move follows the hiring […]
Panera Thai Chicken Soup, Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with chicken roll out
Bakery-cafe chain adds new menu items to You Pick 2 Panera Bread rolled out Thai Chicken Soup and Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with chicken. Curated by its culinary team, guests […]
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 Buffalo Garlic Blaze sauce, a match for its Boneless Wings […]
Noodles and Company adds low-carb LEANguini Shrimp Scampi, pasta line
New, low-carb pasta line has 56% fewer net carbs than traditional wheat noodles Noodles and Company is featuring LEANguini Lemon Parmesan and LEANguini Shrimp Scampi as ways to try its […]
Torchy’s Tacos Junkies Rewards Club with free Torchy’s Queso for Life giveaway debuts
Chance to win Body by Queso free merch also part of loyalty celebration, sweepstakes The Torchy’s free Queso for Life giveaway and Taco Junkies Rewards Club debuted in January. New […]
SFEP takes majority stake in Rustic Bakery
Manufacturer of specialty baked goods, fast-casual operator enters new chapter with San Francisco Equity Partners San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) acquired a majority stake in Rustic Bakery, a producer of […]
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop names Scott Shotter chief operating officer
New COO worked at Moe’s Southwest Grill with Paul Damico, current Fuzzy’s CEO Fuzzy’s Taco Shop named Scott Shotter chief operating officer of the 150-unit taco chain. Shotter comes from […]