Revamped food courts and shopping hubs are once again attracting restaurants of all footprints, including the likes of The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle Mexican Grill and California Pizza Kitchen.
Restaurant brands are increasing spending on traditional media like television and radio in an effort to up consumer visits.
Fast-casual pizza concept launched franchising program this week
Unit closures, negative same-store sales take toll on fast-casual chain
New prototype of the Caribbean-style concept to debut early 2014
Company reports for first time since going public
Company singles out Pollo Tropical as its “primary expansion vehicle”
With differentiation, restaurant operators see opportunity for growth in the emerging fast-casual pizza segment.
