Georgia native Tyler Mobley opened the first of his planned five Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint franchises in the region in Warner Robins in central Georgia in late August. The unit is at 133 Margie Dr. “Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint provides diners…
Growth at 10% per Year…….
Introduced in Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco, the fire-roasting of high quality meats. The restaurants feature a distinctive and authentic Brazilian dining experience…
WOB Opens in Manhattan….
Tampa, Florida-based craft tavern concept World of Beer has just opened its first New York City location. The location is at 316 -8th Ave. in Chelsea. The restaurant is over 5000 square feet with a 1200 square foot patio area.…
Have You Heard…..
McDonald’s has been testing an ‘all-day breakfast’ menu offering in several markets in the United States since the Spring and according to a recent report in the Chicago Tribune, the company will begin rolling out the concept nationwide in early…
FMP Buys Buffet Chains……
San Antonio, Texas-based Food Management Partners has acquired the Ovation Brands Inc. and its portfolio of buffet restaurant brands including Ryan’s, Fire Mountain, Country Buffet, Old Country Buffet, Hometown Buffet and Tahoe Joe’s. The 32-year old Ovation Brands included more…
Bringing The Mediterranean to Miami….
In October, veteran restaurateurs Burt Rapoport and Chef/Co-owner David Blonsky will open the Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in The Shops at Midtown Miami on NE First Ave. in Miami. Introduced in the Delray Marketplace in Delray in early 2015, the…
Fourth Opening in Lake Nona……
Late in the Summer, 310 Restaurant Group will open its latest restaurant, 310 Nona in the Lake Nona mixed-use planned community in Orlando in Central Florida. The upscale restaurant will feature a full lunch, dinner, and late night ‘New American’…
Villa Enterprises Opening Two New Restaurants
Villa Launches Tony + Benny’s…… In late August multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, Villa Enterprises will open two restaurants at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley in New York. The restaurants include the newly designed South Philly Cheesesteaks &…
Beakers & Gray
New Small Dish Concept in North Miami….. Beaker & Gray is a small dish concept featuring global ingredients and a fun, simple approach to different flavor profiles. A collaboration between Executive Chef Brian Nasajon and Bar Manager Ben Potts, the…
Chick-fil-A
NYC in October…… Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Inc. reports that Saturday, October 3rd is the grand opening date and Oscar Fittipaldi is the local franchise owner of its first freestanding restaurant in New York City. The restaurant is located at the corner…