Toasted Yolk Proves Pandemic-Proof: Full Service Breakfast and Lunch Franchise Gears Up to Open Six More Locations by the End of 2021

Following double-digit sales growth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and buildout costs lower than competitors, the restaurant franchise is making waves within the industry as it expands outside of its home state of…

The Future of Franchising is Now at Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company targets system-wide unit growth of at least 7% annually beginning in 2022, with a goal of 10% annual growth on a path to at least 1,500 units Broomfield, CO …

Zaxby’s Signature Sandwich Tops Thrillist’s List

Premium QSR wins Best Fried Chicken Sandwich at 2021 Thrillist Fasties Awards Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Zaxby’s, the premium QSR chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, has won the…

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Named to 2020 Great Places to Work List

Costa Mesa, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, the upscale casual dining restaurant known for its seasonally inspired, handcrafted American food and drink, has been named as one of 2020’s Great…

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Opens New Location in Pembroke Pines

Florida’s favorite Italian ice and ice cream combo continues expansion. Pembroke Pines, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will soon be treating South Florida residents with the extra sweetness they’ve been needing,…

Donatos Adds Green Goddess Salad to Menu

Family-owned brand expands salad offerings with new entrée, side, and party size options Columbus, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Well known for 57 years of piling fresh, premium toppings Edge to Edge® on its famous…

Curry Up Now Franchisee Opens Third Location in Metro Atlanta Area

Experienced franchise operator inexpensively converts a former restaurant space in Alpharetta City Center to new Curry Up Now Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest growing Indian fast…

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Roadhouse Style

12-ounce prime rib Logan’s Roadhouse to offer Momma’s Surf & Turf, 12-ounce Prime Rib, free koozies and more May 7-9 Nashville, TN (RestaurantNews.com) Celebrate Mother’s Day the Roadhouse way with Logan’s new…

Popular NYC Concept, The Hummus & Pita Co. Touches Down in California With Flagship Los Angeles Location

The hummus & pita co. Is set to bring its fresh & flavorful mediterranean fare to southern california with a california flagship location in north hollywood’s noho shopping center. Mediterranean Fast-Casual Leader…

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is Celebrating Moms and Supporting Their Needs

Costa Mesa, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Celebrating mom also means supporting motherhood, and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is doing just that with a Mother’s Day fundraiser for Baby2Baby. This Mother’s Day weekend, from…

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Set to Open Food Truck in Shreveport This Summer

(RestaurantNews.com) Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is one of the fastest growing Hot Dog and BBQ restaurants in the United States. Founded in 2018, the brand has expanded across the United States,…

Zaxby’s Adds Brenda Trickey to Lead in-House Legal Department

Brenda trickey Premium QSR to hire first-ever general counsel in brand’s history Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Zaxby’s, the premium QSR chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, welcomes Brenda Beerman…

Hoots Wings Launches Development Efforts on the East Coast with Multi-Unit Agreement

Fast Casual Wing Concept Signs 6-unit Deal for Expansion in New Jersey, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania Jersey City, NJ (RestaurantNews.com) Hoots Wings, best-in-class wing concept, announced the signing of a six-unit deal…

Zaxby’s Fried Pickles Are Back – It’s the Sharable Nobody Wants to Share

Fan-favorite fried side returns to Zaxby’s menu for a limited time only Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Zaxby’s, the premium QSR known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, is bringing back fan-favorite…

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Opens New Location in Cedar Park

Premier family-friendly staple continues expansion in The Lonestar State Cedar Park, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is now scooping up its iconic frozen treats in Cedar Park. The new Jeremiah’s Italian…

Taffer’s Tavern Announces First Location in Washington, D.C.

Jon Taffer’s franchise partner signs lease to open next to Capital One Arena in D.C.’s Penn Quarter Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative new full service tavern concept founded by industry…

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Makes its Highly Anticipated Japan Debut

Sunsheng (jason) lin, owner of japan barbecue franchise company co. , ltd World’s largest barbecue concept set to open its doors in Tokyo on May 12 Tokyo (RestaurantNews.com) Tokyo is about to…

Putting the Fast in Fast Casual, Teriyaki Madness Named Fastest Growing Big Restaurant Chain in America

Defying a worldwide pandemic, the Denver-based fast-casual tops Restaurant Business’ list of 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S. Denver, CO (RestaurantNews.com) Based on data from Technomic, Restaurant Business has named Denver-based,…

Cru Hemp Lounge Lands in South Beach

Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Cru Hemp Lounge continues major expansion with its newest lifestyle lounge in South Beach in Miami. Cru Hemp Lounge is not a bar or a nightclub. It is a…

Emerging Gourmet Biscuit Concept, Biscuit Belly, Launches National Franchise Program and Signs First Two Area Development Deals

Biscuit Belly Expands Footprint with Ten Units in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee Markets Louisville, KY (RestaurantNews.com) Biscuit Belly, a chef-driven fast casual breakfast and brunch concept specializing in gourmet biscuit sandwiches, has…

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