Restaurant groups and expansion
Everything filed under business in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 71 reports filed on it so far.
Nick the Greek Opens New Santa Clarita Restaurant
Nick the Greek has opened a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Clarita, California, operated by local owner Nader Shenouda.
7-Eleven launches value menus across Laredo Taco, Raise
7-Eleven has introduced new value menus at its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant brands, featuring meal deals priced...
Rasika Venkatesa Opens Mythily, a Tamil-Inspired
Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa opens her first standalone restaurant, Mythily, in Williamsburg on September 30, showcasing her Tamil heritage through...
Handroll Hawker Opens Australian-Style Hand Roll Restaurant
Handroll Hawker, a new restaurant specializing in portable Australian-style hand rolls, opens September 29 at 2360 Polk Street in Russian Hill...
Hawaiian Bros opens second Indianapolis-area
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open its new Noblesville restaurant on Monday, September 28, with a VIP event and grand opening giveaways planned.
Chicken Salad Chick Opens Third Sarasota Franchise
Chicken Salad Chick opened its newest restaurant at 6650 Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Potbelly Franchisee Jignesh Patel Named 2026 IFA Franchisee
Jignesh Patel, a Potbelly franchisee, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association for his rapid expansion...
KFC Tests Breakfast and Table Service at New Open House
KFC has opened an experimental 'Open House' restaurant in McKinney, Texas, testing breakfast, table service, and premium drinks as part of its...
Zuma opens first California restaurant in San Diego
The London-based contemporary Japanese restaurant group Zuma has opened its first California location in downtown San Diego.S.
FS/TEC 2026 Conference Kicks Off Wednesday in Texas
The FS/TEC restaurant technology conference begins Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, featuring AI workshops, a Keith Lee interview, and drone demos.
Eater Updates Best Little Italy Restaurant Guide for San
Eater NY has updated its guide to the best restaurants in Manhattan's Little Italy, adding L'Industrie and Casa D'Angelo ahead of the 100th annual...
Restaurant Operators Turn to Online Equipment Purchasing
Restaurant managers are increasingly buying kitchen equipment online for better selection, planning, and cost control, according to industry analysis.
Chef Mike Lanham Opens Athanor After Burnout
Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to severe burnout that caused
The Astor Restaurant Opens at the Public Theater
The Public Theater opens The Astor, a new restaurant and bar, on September 15, replacing the Library. The design and menu evoke old New York taverns.
Restaurant Beverage Trends Shift with Consumer Habits
A new report from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits outlines how changing consumer drinking habits, from a demand for ready-to-drink cocktails to
7 Brew's First CMO Drives Growth with Social Media and New
7 Brew, the fastest-growing U.S. Brand, is accelerating expansion under its first CMO, Nick Chavez, by use its viral social media presence and a new
Restaurant Loyalty Programs Drive Repeat Visits
Industry expert Izzy Kharasch details how effective restaurant loyalty programs, now used in over half of transactions at some brands, increase...
Vicious Biscuit Franchise to Open in Greenville, North
A multi-brand restaurant group has signed a lease for the first Vicious Biscuit franchise in North Carolina, with a planned opening in late 2026.
Flame Broiler Launches Philanthropic Foundation
The Flame Broiler restaurant chain has established a new nonprofit foundation focused on food equity for youth.
Second-Generation Restaurant Spaces Offer Savings, Not
Restaurant operators are increasingly considering second-generation spaces to save on construction costs and open faster, but experts warn the...
Marina Beach South Asian Bistro Opens in San Francisco
Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district. The restaurant, run by owner Murugan...
The Brass Tap chain tailors each location to its local
The Brass Tap craft beer bar franchise is pursuing growth by allowing franchisees to customize restaurant designs and events to fit their...
AI's Restaurant Marketing Shift: From Insight to Action
Restaurant marketers are moving beyond using AI for basic tasks like copywriting, now asking it to analyze sales data and recommend actions.
Del Taco Expands Catering
Del Taco is expanding its catering business as part of its comeback plan, Project Del Sunrise, to strengthen restaurant performance and drive growth