Jim Bitticks promoted to role of president and COO of Dave’s Hot Chicken

Nov 02, 2021

Chief operating officer since 2020, exec helped spice-up chain for growth

Chipotle Mexican Grill tests a new chicken menu item for the first time in 28 years

Nov 02, 2021

Pollo Asado is going through the chain’s “stage-gate” test process in Cincinnati and Sacramento

How Portillo’s became an off-premises leader on-par with much bigger brands

Nov 02, 2021

CFO Michelle Hook said the fast-casual chain had doubled down on drive-thru and delivery capabilities more so than other brands its size over the past year

Penn Station East Coast Subs signs multiple new development deals

Nov 02, 2021

Agreements add 50 new restaurants to open over the next 60 months

Aloha Poke Co. enters Georgia market

Nov 02, 2021

Atlanta entrepreneur ushers in popular poke style concept

Fat Brands to acquire Fazoli’s for $130 million

Nov 02, 2021

The purchase from Sentinel Capital Partners is expected to close in December 2021

Muscle Maker signs 40 unit franchise deal

Nov 01, 2021

Muscle Maker Grill continues rapid expansion with Saudi Arabia deal. This represents the second international agreement after 10-unit Kuwait agreement. Deal, if fully executed, could potentially increase international footprint by up to 400%

Noodles & Company’s executive leadership is now 50% women

Oct 29, 2021

The company’s first impact report digs into its people-first philosophy, CFO Carl Lukach

Dig raises $65 million in Series F funding round

Oct 29, 2021

The vegetable-centric, multi-format restaurant group gets back to growth with industry-leading vision that puts people first

Chipotle’s challenge: Finding the right mix between digital and in-store sales

Oct 29, 2021

Scott Boatwright on the chain’s plan to double in size with a ‘menu of venues’ while growing more-profitable digital transactions