Kia gears up for LA show with 2 concept EVs
(Reuters) – Kia unveiled two new concept electric vehicles ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show as the South Korean automaker looks to expand its …
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SAJJ Mediterranean Strikes Partnership With Local Kitchens and Launches New ‘SAJJ Kitchen’ Concept
Sajj mediterranean has partnered with local kitchens, a pioneering digital food hall concept, to launch its first sajj kitchen in cupertino, ca. The Fast Casual …
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 …
Street Casual Concept Roll Em Up Set to Expand to Three SoCal Locations
The fast-growing taquito-focused eatery first opened in Chino Hills in 2019 to instant success with long lines daily, even two years later Chino Hills, CA …
Courtside Kitchen, A New Food & Pickleball Concept, To Debut Summer 2021 in Fort Worth
Illustration courtesy of michael gibson. Features Games, Live Entertainment, Craft Cocktails and more Fort Worth, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Fort Worth will have a new place to …
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 …
iniBurger, the Bay Area’s Community-Focused Burger Concept, To Donate Percentage of August & September Sales to International Rescue Committee
The afghan-born founders of the bay area-based gourmet burger concept, iniburger, will be donating a percentage of august and september sales to the irc’s “afghan …
Fast-Growing, Utah-Based Cereal Bar Concept Stir’s Announces New Franchise Opportunities
South Jordan, UT (-) Stir’s, the cereal bar that is “Changing the Way You Eat Cereal,” will begin franchising a limited number of new locations …
Jon Taffer Brings Innovative Taffer’s Tavern Concept to FedEx Field
Taffer’s franchise concept joins the Club Level food & beverage lineup as the Washington Football Team kicks off the season Washington, DC (-) Taffer’s Tavern, …
The Founder of Smallcakes Has Launched a New Breakfast Concept That Is Poised for Rapid Growth
(-) Fourteen years after opening his first Smallcakes Cupcakery, Founder Jeff Martin has sold the nation’s largest cupcake company and is ready for the next …
Emerging Gourmet Biscuit Concept, Biscuit Belly, Signs Area Development Deal in Georgia and Five-Unit Joint Venture Deal in Nashville
Biscuit Belly Meets 2021 Growth Goal with Deals Resulting in 20 Total Units in Development Louisville, KY (-) Biscuit Belly, a chef-driven fast-casual breakfast and …
SAJJ Mediterranean Partners With All Day Kitchens to Launch Limited Concept, SAJJ Mediterranean Express
Sajj mediterranean, the growing bay-area based mediterranean fast casual concept, has announced its newest partnership with all day kitchens. The Fast Casual Concept Is Now …
Grinders Coffee Bar Undergoes Comprehensive Rebrand to Reopen as All-New Concept – Wild
Houston-based coffee shop selects strategic branding architecture and design firm Harrison to create concept that pioneers Hemp integration in the beverage space Houston, TX (-) …
Uno Pizzeria & Grill Introduces a New Pizza-Centric, Customizable Franchise Concept
Inaugural Location Debuted in June 2021 Boston, MA (-) UNO Pizzeria & Grill, the restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style deep dish pizza, is introducing …
Savory Fund Makes Investment in Hash Kitchen, Innovative Phoenix-Based Brunch Concept
Andrew k. Smith, managing partner and co-founder of the savory fund, with joey & cristina maggiore and flora and tony tersigni – founders of hash …
Healthy James Healthy Lifestyle Restaurant Concept Expands Into Indiana
Louisville, KY (-) Company official Greg George announced the signing of a multi-unit deal for new Healthy James locations in both Indiana and Kentucky. Healthy …
The Owners Behind Barrio Queen Debut Their Newest Concept: Barrio Cosita
The fast-casual concept is now open in Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ (-) From the owners of the popular Barrio Queen restaurants comes the newest concept to …
Health-focused NYC Concept, The Hummus & Pita Co. Secures Fourth Franchised Outpost With Flagship Ohio Location
The hummus & pita co. Is set to bring fresh & flavorful mediterranean fare to columbus with an ohio flagship location as the first of …
New Restaurant Concept from Thompson Hospitality and Ralph Sampson Coming Soon to Charlottesville
Ralph sampson Charlottesville, VA (-) Thompson Hospitality and Ralph Sampson – University of Virginia and NBA legend – are joining forces to bring Charlottesville an …
Vibrant Healthful QSR Concept, Bowled Healthy Food Company, Kicks Off Franchise Sales
Roberto sgueglia From recognizable branding to on-point franchise support, the company is set to expand quickly in 2022 and beyond. Albany, NY (-) QSR concept …
Fast Growing Breakfast & Lunch Concept Brings in Experienced Multi-Unit Franchisees to Central Texas, Arkansas and Houston
Houston-based full-service neighborhood eatery executes several area development agreements to introduce the brand to multiple new markets in 2022 and 2023. Houston, TX (-) The …
Slim Chickens Elevates ‘Better Chicken’ Concept with Fresh Design
Leader in the ‘better chicken’ segment of fast-casual restaurants is now open in Bentonville Dallas, TX (-) Northwest Arkansas’ latest Slim Chickens, located at 1000 …
First Franchise for Tropical Quick Casual Concept, Fire Island Grill, Just Announced for California
Fire island grill new franchisees, leo and lorena ardell. The brand has seen rapid traction after its franchise launch. Simi Valley, CA (-) California-based Fire …
Mediterranean Fusion Fast Casual Concept, Al-Hamra Kabob Grill, Announces First Franchise Sold
The California-based company has inked its first deal and is actively seeking new franchise partners to join the network. Redondo Beach, CA (-) Al-Hamra Kabob …
Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Concept, Cuppa Yo, Announces First Franchise Sale
The new franchise deal will bring Cuppa Yo outside its home state for the first time in the company’s history. Bend, OR (-) There’s a …
Popular NYC Concept, The Hummus & Pita Co. To Open First Ohio Location on May 7
Nyc’s the hummus & pita co. Is touching down in columbus, ohio as the first of the company’s three unit state-wide expansion plan. The Columbus …
Hash Kitchen Enhances Renowned Brunch Concept with Next-Generation Design
Elevated brunch concept partners with strategic branding, architecture and design firm Harrison to deliver iconic branding and interior in new Phoenix locations Phoenix, AZ (-) …
Sip Fresh, Deliciously Handcrafted, Fresh Fruit Beverage Concept, Launches Franchise Opportunity
California-Based Brand Offers Streamlined Business Model, Continued Growth of $146 Billion Industry in U.S. San Marino, CA (-) Sip Fresh, an innovative, handcrafted juice and …
Korean Churro Concept Planned for Houston Plus More from What Now Media Group’s Weekly Pre-Opening Restaurant News Report
Image credit: street churros Dive into this week’s top stories from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, …
nomoo New American Burgers Expands Its Plant-Based Burger Concept Nationally
Famed vegan burger joint teams up with leading franchise development company Fransmart to take its fast casual diner from L.A. to cities across the U.S. …
Chef-Driven, Asian Chicken and Rice Concept, Rooster & Rice, Signs First Franchise
San Francisco, CA (-) San Francisco-based, fast-casual restaurant concept, Rooster & Rice, signed its first franchisee, Gore Song. Song’s plan is to develop at least …
Conscious Capital Growth and Main Squeeze Juice Company Partner to Fuel Rapid Expansion of Hot Concept
Scottsdale, AZ (-) Conscious Capital Growth, announced today both their partnership with Louisiana-based Main Squeeze Juice Company, the franchise concept that is taking the health …
QSR Concept, Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar Announces Second Store Coming Soon to Utah
The newest operational location will be the second of five owned by franchise owners Bruno and Jessica Picelli. Sandy, UT (-) Sandy, Utah will have …
Sizzling Breakfast & Lunch Concept Taps Four Experienced Multi-Unit Franchisees for Ohio, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi & New Texas Markets
Houston-based full-service neighborhood eatery executes multiple area development agreements to introduce the brand to new states in 2022 and 2023. Houston, TX (-) The Toasted …
Fusion Wagyu Burger Concept, Ojai Burger Coming Soon to Old Towne Orange
A high-quality, fast casual Wagyu burger concept called Ojai Burger and inspired by Ojai-based Yume Japanese Burger Cafe is coming to Old Towne Orange, CA …
SSCP Management Names New President of Its Roy’s Restaurant Concept
Industry Stalwart and Roy’s Star Deborah Hinson Set To Take the Roy’s Brand to New Heights Dallas, TX (-) In Roy’s terms, consider this a …
The Impulsive Group’s Co-CEO Brandon Freid Just Expanded His Popular Sushi Lab Concept to NYC’s East Village
New York, NY (-) The Impulsive Group’s co-CEO Brandon Freid just expanded his perennially popular Sushi Lab omakase concept from its flagship location in Midtown, …
Highly-Anticipated Fusion Wagyu Burger Concept, Ojai Burger To Celebrate Grand Opening Saturday, July 23
Highly-anticipated ojai burger is celebrating its grand opening in orange, ca on saturday, july 23 at noon where the first 100 people in line can …
Thai Street Food Concept, Rooster & Rice, Goes Metro Bi-Coastal
San Francisco, CA (-) San Francisco-based, fast-casual restaurant concept, Rooster & Rice, has received approval to develop their popular franchise model in the New York …
New Charcuterie Concept Graze Craze to Open in Shelby Township, MI
Jessica moss and michael macgillivary Innovative brand brings customizable grazing experience to Macomb County Shelby Township, MI (-) Graze Craze™, a booming new concept in …
New Charcuterie Concept Graze Craze to Open First Kansas Location
Kansas natives bring customizable grazing experience to Wichita residents. Wichita, KS (PRESS RELEASE) Graze Craze®, a booming new concept in charcuterie boards and boxes for …
Fast Casual Breakfast Concept, Effin Egg, Opens Second New York Location
NYC’s Newest Breakfast Spot Is Coming To Brooklyn This November New York, NY (PRESS RELEASE) In November 2022, grab & go breakfast joint, Effin Egg, …
Ghett Yo Wings, A New Innovative Chicken Wings Concept, Will Spice up Christown Spectrum Mall This Coming Saturday, October 8, for a Day, a Year and a Lifetime
DAY: 61 Cent Wings all day Saturday, October 8 YEAR: First 100 guests on October 8 will receive FREE Wings for a YEAR …
New Charcuterie Concept Graze Craze to Open in Fort Worth, Texas
Donnie and celeena bedore Innovative brand brings customizable grazing experience to Tarrant County residents Fort Worth, TX (PRESS RELEASE) Graze Craze®, a booming new concept …
Fast Casual Breakfast Concept, Effin Egg, Opens First NYC Location
Grand Opening of New York’s Newest Breakfast Spot Coming this Effin Fall 2022 New York, NY (PRESS RELEASE) On September 8th, grab & go breakfast …
New Charcuterie Concept Graze Craze to Open in North Palm Beach, Florida
Innovative brand brings customizable grazing experience to Palm Beach County residents North Palm Beach, FL (PRESS RELEASE) Graze Craze®, a booming new concept in charcuterie …
New York-Based Middle Eastern “Eatperience” Restaurant Concept, AU ZA’ATAR, NOW AVAILABLE FOR FRANCHISE
New York, NY (PRESS RELEASE) Au Za’Atar, a New York-based table service restaurant concept specializing in Middle Eastern/Lebanese cuisine, is now available as a franchise, …
‘Never say never’: Boeing open to GE-Safran’s new engine concept
By Eric M. Johnson SEATTLE – Boeing Co could embrace new engine technology for its next new airplane program, vital to fending off arch-rival Airbus …
GENESIS DEBUTS NEW CONCEPT CAR: GENESIS X SPEEDIUM COUPE AT EV-FOCUSED EVENT
In a series of electrification-focused announcements, the brand also revealed its GV60 Priority One program for U.S. consumers. Envisioning a new styling convention for the …
‘Freedom Is A Slippery Concept’: George Washington University Prof Says ‘Freedom’ Is A Tool Of The ‘Far-Right’
George Washington University associate professor Elisabeth Anker criticized the concept of freedom Sunday in comments to CBC Radio regarding the Canadian “Freedom Convoy” protest. She …