Irvine, California-based Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands Inc., reports that Brian Niccol will be promoted to CEO on January 1st, 2015. Currently President, Taco Bell U.S., Niccol will become the brand’s next CEO as current Taco Bell…
There is an Alternative
Locals 8 Restaurant Holdings is a Hartford, Connecticut-based multi-concept brand development group that operates the Plan B Burger Bar chain of casual restaurants in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Reportedly the first restaurant group to be 100 percent Certified Humane Raised &…
Yo Cuz Coming to Atlantic City
In July, Chef Steve Martorano will open a 300-seat Martorano’s Italian-American Kitchen restaurant at the Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. The restaurant/nightclub, with its white and black décor, is reminiscent of a jazz-era supper club. Much like the Florida and…
Accelerates Charlotte, NC Expansion
Upscale quick casual burger franchise Burger 21 is accelerating its growth plans for Charlotte, North Carolina aiming to develop four or more new restaurants throughout the Charlotte metro area, as well as additional units across the state. Dan Stone, Vice…
Showing California the Piri Piri Way
Boneheads Grilled Fish & Chicken is a fast casual restaurant concept that boasts of fun, fiery and flavorful cuisine. The menu ranges from fire-grilled fish seasoned with its signature spices to chicken dishes marinated with Piri Piri sauce. Last week, Ron Barber, Chairman…
Signs Up the Windy City…….
Addison, Texas-based casual-dining restaurant and neighborhood bar concept, Bar Louie has signed of a multi-unit area development agreement with new franchise partner, Windy City Restaurant Management. The company is planning to expand the Bar Louie brand in Chicago with a total…
Promotes CDO & Commits for 61 Coast to Coast…..
In late May, Denver-based Smashburger reported that David Biederman has been promoted to the position of Chief Development Officer, where he will oversee information technology, purchasing and real estate, in addition to his previous responsibilities leading construction and development. “Dave has…
TGI Fridays Goes to Sentinel
Minneapolis-based Carlson Restaurants has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of TGI Fridays Restaurants to Sentinel Capital Partners and TriArtisan Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close by July 2014. Financial details were not disclosed. “This transaction is…
New Partnership Launches Two Restaurants
Chef Scott Crawford and developer John Holmes have formed Nash Square Hospitality Group and are in the process of opening two new restaurants in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The first to open will be Standard Foods, a 5500 square foot…
Appointments at MRI…..
Mexican Restaurants Inc., a subsidiary of Williston Holding Co. Inc., has appointed Douglas Hipskind as Chief Financial Officer and promoted Nancy Cross to Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Hipskind joins MRI after serving as CFO of Lake Street Capital Markets,…