Earlier in July, the New York City-based Chickpea, a Middle Eastern menu quick service restaurant, opened a unit on the PATH level of the Journal Square Transportation Center on Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City in New Jersey, according to The…
Have You Heard…….
After opening the TICO restaurant on the 14th St. corridor in Washington, DC last year, Boston Chef Michael Schlow has just opened a second casual dining restaurant in the area. Earlier in July, The Riggsby opened in the newly renovated…
Will More Than Double in 3 Years….
The six year old YoFresh Yogurt Café chain of self-serve frozen yogurt franchises is planning to have over 70 locations throughout the United States by 2018. Presently the Boston-based chain has more than 30 locations open or under development in…
Debuts New ‘Main St’ Prototype…..
“UFood is at a historic moment in its history. The brand has a great track record and has built tremendous customer loyalty through our non-traditional sites at airport food courts, military bases and government buildings,” said Sal Rincione, CEO of…
Rolling Out Principled Concept……..
This Is It! BBQ & Seafood is a chain of nine casual barbeque and seafood restaurant in the Atlanta area. Having operated in the area for over 30 years, the chain is now looking to grow the concept across the…
Real Estate Advisory to Drive Development……
Fondue restaurant chain The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. has retained commercial real estate advisory firm Newmark Grubb Knight Frank to provide real estate solutions to support the brand’s long-term domestic and international expansion strategy. “Our new alliance with Newmark Grubb…
Debuts New South Philly Prototype……
Morristown, New Jersey-based Villa Enterprises will introduce the new prototype for its South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries brand when it opens a 700 square foot unit in the new Simon Gloucester Premium Outlets at Gloucester Township in New Jersey in mid-August.…
Signs 2nd in NYC…..
Pulia Cafe is an Italian deli concept with locations in Milan, Venice, Torino and Florence in Italy and in London in England. The units specialize in produces and dishes from the Puglia region in Southern Italy. The menu includes such…
Joe & the Juice Coming to NYC…….
Danish coffee and juice bar Joe & the Juice will be opening its first North American location in a recently signed street location in the former D&D Deli location at 67 Spring St. in New York’s SoHo area. Situated between…
Next Stop – North & South Carolina…..
Grabbagreen, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based quick service organic food and juice chain, has reached a 34-unit development agreement with Trindel Investments that will see the chain enter the Eastern U.S. market. The new franchise partner is sourcing sites now and expects…