Seasoned Miami restaurateurs, Centurion Restaurant Group, will be opening their second Bulla Gastrobar restaurant at the newly-developed Downtown Doral project in 2016, which the Miami Herald recently stated “The massive, mixed-use project can change the vibe of the industrial, western…

Quick casual café concept Tropical Smoothie Café reports that it has signed 83 franchise agreements during third quarter 2015 as it continues its aggressive nationwide expansion. To date, the chain has signed more than 160 development agreements and the food…

Let’s call it what is.  It was a promise by an outgoing politician that is being turned into an election platform by political hopefuls. Unfortunately, the recommendation could have very damaging effects on the restaurant industry and the retail industry…

“In 1985, Jim Mellody dreamed up the idea of a family friendly restaurant and pub where the community could gather, and the brand has continued to serve up that experience for families for 30 years now,” said Chris Elliott, CEO…

In mid-September, multi-unit franchisee Nick Patel will open his first of seven Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina at 5215 Windward Pkwy in Alpharetta, an affluent suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. The location is in the Windward Square in the former Uncle Maddio’s Pizza…

Opened in November 2014, Amaize is the flagship of a planned restaurant chain in Florida. The 2680 square foot quick casual unit has seating for about 75 and includes a bar area that serves South American beers, wines and sangrias.…

Rapidly expanding casual ‘better-burger’ chain BurgerFI opened two new locations to bring the chain to 75 units. The chain opened its second Jacksonville, Florida location and 28th location to open in Florida. The 3000 square foot end cap location is in…

In late August, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc. opened its newest Del Frisco’s Grille at the Landmark Square on Broad St. in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. The 7900 square foot unit has seating for 222 guests including a private dining room…

Introduced in 1988 and themed originally from a child’s storybook, the Erbert & Gerbert’s chain of sandwich shops has grown to over 80 locations throughout the United States.  Known for its gourmet sandwiches with unique names like Spartan, Erupter and…

Later in September, the Rockville, Maryland-based upscale American diner Silver Diner will open its latest location at the Flats residential building on Woodmont Ave. near Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Maryland, according to recent reports in the Bethesda Magazine. It is…