Curry Up Now expands to UCSD, Stanford University’s Tressider
Two university locations show concept flexibility in operating out of non-traditional locations Curry Up Now continues to expand its franchise venture as it signs two new leases at University of […]
Wingstop names Michael Skipworth president, COO, Alex Kaleida CFO
Executives transition to new roles as former COO Mahesh Sadarangani moves on to new opportunity Wingstop named Michael Skipworth president and chief operating officer, replacing Mahesh Sadarangani, who recently moved […]
MOD Pizza adds plant-based Italian Sausage, Willow pizza to menu
Arrival of pea-based ‘sausage’ celebrated with meatless BOGO offer MOD Pizza launched a new plant-based Italian Sausage in partnership with Plantly, and a new Willow pizza. The new pea protein […]
Caribou Coffee offers fall menu, including Pumpkin White Mocha, Maple Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Pumpkin Crafted Press, Apple Blast also part of fall lineup Coffeehouse chain Caribou Coffee released its fall line of treats, including Nitro Pumpkin Latte or the Nitro Pumpkin White Mocha, […]
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen to acquire automation-powered Spyce restaurant concept
Post-acquisition, Sweetgreen to expand menu, tap Spyce technology for food-prep efficiencies Sweetgreen has agreed to acquire the automation-powered Spyce concept for an undisclosed amount. Boston-based Spyce uses cutting-edge technology to […]
Chipotle begins test of its own Plant-Based Chorizo protein
Pilot has begun in Denver, Indianapolis Chipotle Mexican Grill has put Plant-Based Chorizo, developed by its R&D team, in test in Denver and Indianapolis. The Mexican-style fast casual describes the […]
Qdoba promotes Eric Williams to chief operating officer
Former CKE executive to lead Qdoba company operations function Qdoba Mexican Eats promoted Eric Williams to chief operating officer of the Mexican-style fast-casual chain. Williams previously served as vice president […]
Mo’Bettahs names Rob Ertmann president
Hawaiian chain taps restaurant industry veteran as it prepares to double in size this year Mo’Bettahs, a Hawaiian fast-casual chain founded in 2008 and acquired by Savory Fund in 2017, […]
Fast-casual Pokeworks promotes Steve Heeley to CEO
Former chief, Mike Wu, transitions to culinary Pokeworks has promoted Steve Heeley from CMO to chief executive officer effective immediately. Former CEO and co-founder Mike Wu will transition to a […]
Habit Burger Grill offers Original Impossible Burger, Impossible Bistro Burger for limited time
US locations to serve Impossible starting August 11 The Habit Burger Grill rolled out the Original Impossible Burger and Impossible Bistro Burger to its menu at locations in the United […]
Curry Up Now to enter Dallas Market with Grandscape opening at The Colony, Texas
Dallas store, opening this fall, is first unit from six-store Texas franchise deal Indian fast casual Curry Up Now has begun construction on a new restaurant in Grandscape at The […]