Casual-dining brand Crisp & Green signs big development dealCrisp & Green has signed the largest multi-unit deal in its history. McDonald’s to open 1,900 new stores in 2023; eyes big growth in ChinaMcDonald’s Corp. reported a strong fourth quarter amid higher menu prices and a big bump in comp sales in its home market. Newk’s Eatery automates voice ordering with AI A fast-casual chain that operates and franchises 100 stores in 16 states is using artificial intelligence to streamline its handling of phone orders. Smoothie King ramps up store expansion Smoothie King is poised for nationwide expansion in both new and existing markets. Shipley Do-Nuts continues rapid expansion Shipley Do-Nuts is entering three new states. Chipotle looking to hire 15,000 workers Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to staff up in preparation for its busiest times of the year. Dave & Buster’s streamlines transactions with in-store kiosks Customers at Dave & Buster’s will have an easier time ordering and paying for food and drink and loading gaming credit. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii in expansion mode with ‘robust’ pipeline Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has its sights set on Florida — and beyond. Georgia’s Collection at Forsyth to be repositioned Another Atlanta market shopping center is about to be reinvented to cater to the region’s growing affluent population. Jack in the Box applies artificial intelligence to site selection Jack in the Box is utilizing artificial intelligence technology to optimize market expansion and analysis of where to place new stores in existing markets. First Previous 127 128 129 130 131 Next Last