Category: Growth



Emerging Concepts

JARS by Fabio Viviani Inks 10-Unit Deal in Atlanta Market

JARS by Fabio Viviani, the innovative single-serve dessert concept founded by global celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, is officially heading to Atlanta, Georgia, with plans to open 10 locations in the area. The driving local force behind this sweet venture is James Gormley, a successful entrepreneur with extensive experience in commercial real estate. “After meeting Fabio and getting […]

Bushfire Kitchen to Open 8th Location in Riverside, California

Bushfire Kitchen, the California-based restaurant brand beloved for its healthy, globally-inspired comfort food, announced the opening of its eighth location, and its fourth in Riverside County, set to open in late 2024 at the vibrant Canyon Crest Towne Centre in Riverside.   Bushfire Kitchen is known for its from-scratch menu, prepared slow and served fast, utilizing  premium-grade, humanely-raised […]

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Unveils Lineup of 2024 Openings

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the fast-casual brand renowned for its authentic Hawaiian-style cuisine, announces its lineup of initial openings of 2024 through two successful networks of multi-unit franchise owners in Colorado and Texas. Founded in Honolulu, HI in 1952, L&L continues its mission to share aloha with their popular ‘Plate Lunch’ offerings throughout 230 locations across […]



Fast Casual

Thompson Restaurants Bringing Wiseguy Pizza to Dupont Circle

Family owned and operated hospitality company, Thompson Restaurants, announced its seventh opening of Wiseguy Pizza, this time in the residential neighborhood of Dupont Circle. The new property is located at 1205 19th Street, NW. The fast-growing and award-winning pizzeria is known for their New York Style, authentic pies characterized by distinct chewy, golden crust perfected […]

VIVA Chicken Launches Updated App

VIVA Chicken, the fast-casual Peruvian rotisserie joint, is celebrating the launch of its updated app, which offers new and returning guests an even more seamless experience. Continuing to improve the way customers interact, order and earn rewards, the app is available for download now in the iOS and Google app stores. “We’ve seen how evolving our ordering processes has […]





Franchising

Toppers Pizza Opens in Watertown, Wisconsin

Toppers Pizza is expanding throughout Wisconsin with a new restaurant at 1602 S. Church Street in Watertown. Opening on Thursday, April 25, the new Toppers is located near the Watertown Municipal Airport next to Cricket Wireless and Great Clips. It’s the first Toppers store owned by franchisees Ahmad Khadeejeh and Mahmoud Rayyan. Toppers will celebrate its Watertown […]

Wienerschnitzel Appoints Doug Koob as Chief Development Officer

Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog concept, announced today a new addition to its executive leadership team, Doug Koob. In this new role, Koob will oversee sales and business development teams for both domestic and international growth, real estate, along with restaurant design and construction. Koob’s background of 40-plus years in the hospitality industry led […]


Marketing & Promotions

KFC and Life is Good Partner on Merch Line

Life is Good, the original positive lifestyle brand, is teaming up with KFC, the original fried chicken brand, to create a limited-edition capsule collection, available on KFCShop.com and lifeisgood.com starting Thursday. The line will unite the iconic branding of the world-famous chicken chain with Life is Good’s signature uplifting designs, all delivered on the high-quality […]

Tocaya Plans Week of Specials for Cinco de Mayo

This Cinco de Mayo, Tocaya Modern Mexican is turning up the heat with a week-long celebration of flavor and festivities!  From May 1 — May 5, it’s dishing out specials and giveaways; here’s what’s on the menu —  May 1: Quench your thirst with a free agua fresca with any $10+ order.  May 2: One lucky winner will score free Tocaya catering for up to […]

Mountain Mike’s Releases Jalapeño Not-Knots

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain, is bringing the heat with its new Jalapeño Not-Knots, a doughy fusion of butter, cheese and sliced jalapeños! Made with house made dough, sliced jalapeños, mozzarella cheese, butter and ranch, this side joins its preceding counterparts, the Cinnamon Not-Knots and Garlic Not-Knots. The Jalapeño Not-Knots are available now […]