Gourmet…..In my old faithful Websters Dictionary, the meaning of the word is relatively simple. It is someone who is an expert judge of good food and wine. The Wikipedia meaning is much the same and goes on to suggest that…
Second Blueberry Muffin in Plymouth County
In early October, husband and wife team Kevin and Rosemarie Brown open their second Blueberry Muffin restaurant. The unit is in the Stop & Shop Plaza on Summer St. in Kingston, a community in the greater Boston area. The Blueberry…
70 and Still Growing
In mid-October, eleven year old Shane’s Rib Shack opened its 70th restaurant. The unit opened at the Shoppes at Brookhaven on Whiskey Rd. in Aiken, South Carolina. The menu features Southern-style menu items include slow-smoked baby back ribs, barbecue pork,…
Heads up Russo’s Franchise Development
At Russo’s Restaurants, Alfred Naddaff has been appointed as the National Franchise Development Director. He will be working closely with prospective and existing franchisees to explore single and multi-unit ownership, discover potential sites for Russo’s restaurants and manage Russo’s franchising…
Social Media Points the Way
Themed casual wings restaurant chain Quaker Steak & Lube is targeting the Orlando, Florida market and is looking for qualified franchisees. The Orlando market was identified earlier this year, when the chain launched the ‘I Want My Quaker Steak &…
Noyes to Replace Retiring Grady
In mid-November, Charlie Noyes, currently Vice President, Operations with Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, the New England-based full service casual dining restaurant chain, will become president of the company, succeeding the retiring John Grady. Having been with Ninety Nine since…
Primos Group Comes on Board
In mid-October, the New Miami Subs Grill reported that Primos Group LLC has signed on to open three new restaurants in the Miami area. The first location is expected to open before the end of the year at 18660 South…
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…
Equipped Unit in Wealthy Florida Market
Peter Perry at SLC Commercial Realty & Development is marketing for lease a fully equipped restaurant in the upscale Key Colony Plaza mixed-use project on Crandon Blvd. in Key Biscayne in South Florida. The unit is about 2500 square feet…