It has been just over a year since we’ve updated and re-bannered the Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report. And it has been just over a year since we introduced the publication’s website www.restaurantandqsrreport.com. The past 15 months have not been…
Staffs Up & Revitalizing the Brands…….
During the past few years, steakhouse restaurant group Homestyle Dining LLC has embarked on the revitalization of its Ponderosa Steakhouse brand, repositioning of its Bonanza Steakhouse concept into the full-service Bonanza Steak & BBQ, and launched the fast-casual steakhouse concept,…
Have You Heard…….
In December, Tubby’s Sub Shops (800/752-0644 www.tubby.com) opened in the Shell Ecorse Marketplace on Ecorse Rd., just east of Hannan Rd. in Romulus, a suburb of Detroit. Andrew Rayyan is the owner of the new location. Based in Roseville, also…
First REAL Certified National Franchise…….
In January, the United States Healthful Food Council announced that Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’ has become the first national franchise to achieve REAL Certification, the emerging national standard for foodservice nutrition and sustainability. With 40 locations across eleven states, Taziki’s is also the largest…
Ten Pies Makes it Three…..
In mid-January, Ten Pies LLC opened its first Pie Five Pizza restaurant in Orlando, the chain’s third in Florida. The latest restaurant opened at the University Terrace plaza near Rouse Rd., a mile west of the University of Central Florida.…
Del Taco Heads Northeast……
Quick service Mexican-menu chain Del Taco has signed two development agreements in New Jersey that will see the chain enter the Northeast region starting in 2016. The first exclusive development territory for Monmouth, Middlesex and Somerset counties has been awarded…
Last Opening in 2014……
Late in 2014, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint opened its second Florida location in the Deerwood Village Shopping Center at Baymeadows Rd. and Southside Blvd. in Jacksonville. Franchisee Kevin Gartner holds the rights to operate several Uncle Maddio’s units in Northern…
First in Philly…..
In late 2014, Robeks, the Los Angeles-based premium fresh juice and smoothie franchise has opened its first traditional store in Philadelphia. The walk-in unit is at 1035 Chestnut St., near the Jefferson University Hospital district. The unit, at a little…
Eastward Bound……
Based in Los Angeles, PizzaRev is a chain of ‘build-your-own’ quick casual pizza restaurants that gives its customers the opportunity to fully customize a personal-sized eleven inch pizza for one price. The franchise company currently has 14 corporate restaurants and…
Kona Grill Completes 2014 Development…
In mid-October, Kona Grill Inc. opened its full service American grill and sushi bar restaurant in the new Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida. The restaurant combines signature modern design elements across a multitude of dining areas, including…