Subway To Add EV Charging Stations at Select Restaurants
Last week, when Subway confirmed rumors that its shareholders are exploring a possible sale of the company, it said the brand would remain focused on “modernization of restaurants and improvements to its overall guest experience.” This week, the world got a peek of one aspect of those modernization efforts: electric vehicle charging stations. Subway will…
Read MoreChipotle Branches Out With New Concept in SoCal
Following a soft open with a limited menu, Farmesa opens in March.
Read MoreCaptain D’s ‘Sea’zes New Opportunities to Grow in 2023
Fast-casual seafood chain Captain D’s expects to capitalize on its new formats to grow its presence in new and existing markets. Already this year, the brand says it has restaurants under construction in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, and seven restaurants are expected to debut early this year. A new franchisee also recently signed on…
Read MoreLeading Women From Chains Fill WFF’s 2023 Board
Representatives from Georgia-Pacific and Ecolab also were among those seated.
Read MoreBurger Chain’s New Hire To Help Steer Its ‘Comeback Plan’
The vice president of culinary and beverage innovation comes to the casual dining brand with more than 40 years of experience.
Read More4 Key Takeaways From McDonald’s Q4 Earnings
Growth plans, digital opportunities and inflation were just a few of the points McDonald’s leaders covered in a Q4 earnings call with investors on Jan. 31. Here are some highlights: McDonald’s plans to spend up to $2.4 billion in capital expenditures this year, with half the amount allocated to new units. The chain says it…
Read MoreDine Brands Debuts New Combo Abroad
Plans are in the hopper for at least four more dual-branded restaurants in the Middle East.
Read MorePapa Johns Brings Kiosks, More to 8 International Stores
Papa Johns’ international restaurants are keeping up with the times, and with some of their North American counterparts, through a new design announced this week. The first of eight international stores to feature the new design is open in China’s Hubei province, while seven other locations—in Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kenya—are currently…
Read MoreMeet Focus Brands’ Newest Senior Leaders
Focus Brands’ new senior leaders hail from Inspire Brands, Domino’s Pizza and Next Chapter Properties, respectively.
Read MoreFazoli’s Clocks Plans for Island Time
The 2023 opening represents one of five planned for the island over the next six years.
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