Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will be opening its first Shake Shack in Baltimore, Maryland in early 2015. The street front unit will be prominently located in the city’s picturesque Inner Harbor at 400 East Pratt St. across from the National…

In early April, Denver, Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opened its 30th location in the United States. The unit opened in Phoenix, its second in Arizona.  The quick casual chain of healthy and authentic Mediterranean cuisine now operates units in ten…

SPoT Coffee  is opening its latest neighbourhood cafes in Glens Falls and Orchard Park, both in New York state before the end of April. The two cafes will be the last corporate cafes to be opened by the company prior…

Franchisees Mike Berschback and Nabil Shurafa opened the first Which Wich Superior Sandwiches restaurant in Grosse Pointe in southeast Michigan earlier in April according to reports in the Detroit Free Press.  The street front unit is on Kercheval Ave. between…

Wahlburgers, the quick casual burger concept introduced by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and his celebrity brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg have announced expansion plans in North America that will include new developments in Boston, Toronto and Philadelphia. Wahlburgers Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement…

With more than 60 years in the quick-service business and a strong presence in the South and Central regions, Sonic Drive-In is making bold progress in its commitment to expanding across the United States primarily through coast-to-coast franchise development. Sonic…

Pincho Factory is a quick casual gastro pub concept that was introduced over four years ago in South Florida. The restaurant features a fusion menu that combines Latin American inspired blends of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, etc. along with the…

On April 21st, Outback Steakhouse opens its latest restaurant location in South Naples, Florida. Located at 9975 Triangle Blvd., the new restaurant will serve lunch daily and will be the first in the Naples area to feature a new ‘Modern Australia’ design…

The Mission BBQ casual restaurant concept was launched on September 11th, 2011 in Glen Burnie, Maryland by Steve Newton and Bill Kraus featuring a traditional American-style barbeque menu of brisket, ribs, pulled pork, etc. Since then, the partners have added…

In mid-April, franchise restaurant Hurricane Grill & Wings reported that Derek Kirk has joined the brand’s executive team as Chief Marketing Officer. In this new position he will work collaboratively with Hurricane Grill & Wings’ franchise community and executive team to produce compelling…