Jack in the Box ramps up growth plans for Chicago Jack in the Box is planning to further its re-entry into Chicago with a new franchise agreement. Sweetgreen opens first North Carolina storeHealth-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen is continuing its expansion plans by entering another new state. Insomnia Cookies hits 300 stores with first Seattle location Fast-growing late-night bakery concept Insomnia Cookies has reached a store milestone. Chicken Salad Chick to open first Kansas stores Chicken Salad Chick is continuing to grow its store count, this time by entering a new state. 5Qs for broker Jason Baker on Houston’s food & beverage scene Both landlords and brokers have to truly believe in food-and-beverage brands they introduce to new markets, Baker says. Chipotle pilots in-store robots that help with kitchen prep work Chipotle Mexican Grill has moved its testing of two robotic kitchen assistants from the lab to real life in-store pilots. Checkers and Rally’s gamifies rewards program A quick-service restaurant chain is obtaining some serious results from an effort to make offers and rewards more fun. Smashburger names new chief development officer Smashburger has added a food and beverage industry veteran to its C-suite. BurgerFi International files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection The parent company of casual dining chain Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings and fast-casual "better burger" chain BurgerFi has filed for bankruptcy. Freddy's adds 21 stores to pipeline; to enter new state Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is continuing to roll out plans for new stores. The French Workshop to begin franchising; eyes East Coast A popular New York City-based bakery-cafe chain is looking to expand its footprint. Little Caesars plans nearly 25 new stores in major markets Little Caesars is aiming to grow its presence in large U.S. cities. First Previous 26 27 28 29 30 Next Last