Late in March, Morristown, New Jersey-based Villa Enterprises opened two Villa Italian Kitchen quick service restaurants at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The new Villa restaurants are located at the West Food Court on the Upper Level and at the Central…
Plans Another Record Year…..
During 2014, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina signed four multi-unit franchise development deals that will result in restaurant openings in Lewisville in Texas, Savannah and Alpharetta in Georgia and Asheville in North Carolina in 2015. An additional 22 locations will open in…
Celebrates With 144th & More……..
In 2015, upscale steak house chain, Ruth’s Chris Steak House celebrates its 50th anniversary and early in the new year the parent company, Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. reported a 7.4 percent increase in total revenues for its year ending in…
Seeks Operators for National Growth….
Later in April, the full-service, casual-themed barbecue restaurant Red Hot & Blue will open its third location in North Carolina and the chain’s 23rd location in six states. The location is in the Waverly Place shopping center at Tryon and…
Aloha South Florida….
In April, Lawai, Hawaii-based Papalani Gelato will open its first location in South Florida, at the Shoppes at Addison Place in Delray Beach. Papalani Gelato is a family-owned franchise chain that features a handmade Hawaiian-style gelato along with coffee, locally…
Harry’s is a Growth Vehicle…..
Miami-based Genuine Hospitality Group will open its second Harry’s Pizzeria casual neighborhood restaurant earlier in the Summer on McFarlane Rd. near Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove neighborhood in Miami. The 1800 square foot street front location will have seating for…
Signs 14, Looks for More……
Over the past four months, fast casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s has signed franchise agreements to open at least 14 new restaurants that will expand its presence in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and South Carolina. During 2014,…
NZ Burgers in NC….
Burger Bach Partners LLC opened its third Burger Bach and its first outside of the Richmond, Virginia area in late March. The casual New Zealand-themed pub and burger restaurant opened at the Shops at Erwin Mill on 9th St. in…
All Set is All Set…….
In mid-April, restaurant industry veterans Jennifer Meltzer and Chef Edward Reavis are opening All Set Restaurant & Bar, a full service fine dining concept at the Montgomery Center on Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. The restaurant will combine…
Just Like Our Abuelas Made It…….
Colada House at Miramar Bakery is a family-owned Cuban bakery that has operated in the Hollywood area of South Florida for over 30 years specializing in both savory and sweet treats and authentic Cuban cuisine made fresh in-house every morning.…