JLL: Celebrity restaurant openings show no signs of slowing downIn the crowded restaurant sector, having a backer with a famous face can help cut through the clutter. Nation's largest restaurant chains increase units by 2% in 2023The nation’s largest restaurant chains grew their sales last year despite modest unit expansion. Tropical Smoothie Cafe to be acquired in reported $2 billion deal Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a new owner. TGI Fridays to be acquired by U.K. company TGI Fridays is combining its business with its its largest global franchisee in a deal that will put it on the London Stock Exchange. Russo's to open first California restaurants Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is expanding west. Marco's names new chief operating officer Fast-growing chain Marco’s Pizza has promoted a restaurant and hospitality industry veteran to its c-suite. Marco's Pizza continues to expand Ohio-based pizza chain Marco’s Pizza is planning to grow its presence in Idaho. Captain D's eyes global growth, appoints international development leader The fast-casual seafood chain is looking to grow its footprint outside of North America. Zoup! changes name; to revamp locations Fast-casual chain Zoup! will soon undergo a systemwide rebrand to give the soup restaurant a new identity. Chipotle aims for 19,000 new hires, bolsters worker benefits Chipotle Mexican Grill is bolstering its employee benefits as it seeks to hire new employees ahead of its busy season. Marco's to open its 1,200th store Ohio-based pizza chain Marco’s Pizza has reached a new expansion milestone. Freddy's aims for 800 restaurants by 2026 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is highlighting its record store growth in 2023. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
