Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report

NY to Florida by way of Canada

Described as a New York-style steakhouse, Madison’s New York Grill & Bar is a chain of full service upscale urban-style restaurants that feature a menu of filet mignon, rib steak, fresh seafood, salads and pasta, along with an extensive wine…

Looking at the Toronto Market

Good is a rapidly growing, Boston-based quick casual restaurant concept with 13 locations currently operating and over 30 others under development in the U.S. Northeast region. The ten year old concept features a ‘better burger’ menu, ground daily in each…

Briad Brings Zinburger to NY

In late October, Livingston, New Jersey-based hospitality company, The Briad Group (973/597-6433) opened its fourth Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar at the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station in New York’s Suffolk County. The restaurant and bar has seating for…

Traditional Montaditos in Bethesda Row

In mid-October, Spanish quick casual restaurant chain, 100 Montaditos has opened a new location in the former Green Papaya location on Elm St., west of Woodmont Ave., in Bethesda, Maryland. With its signature product, the Montadito, a traditional Spanish baked-to-order…

To Assist with Aggressive Growth

Keith Moody has joined Newk’s Eatery as Territory Director of Franchise Operations for the fresh casual restaurant concept. Moody has been in franchise restaurant operations for more than twenty years and will apply his extensive skills and knowledge to assist…

Beefs Up ‘Better Burger’ Staff

In early October, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes announced two executive moves to support the brand’s strong growth. Michael Mabry, who formerly served as Director of Franchise Sales will now spearhead the chain’s franchise development and operations as Vice President…

Staffs Up for Aggressive Growth

Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé has added seven new positions to it leadership and corporate support team to shore up its substantial franchise and corporate growth. Two industry veterans, both from Arby’s Restaurant Group, will join the leadership…

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