Mike Andres has been appointed the new president, CEO, and chairman of the board for Nashville-based Logan’s Roadhouse. “With more than 30 years of restaurant leadership experience for such well-known brands as McDonald’s Corporation and Boston Market, Mike is the right person to lead Logan’s Roadhouse and take this brand to the next level,” says […]
La Madeleine Country French Café has announced that John Cahill, a 10-year veteran at la Madeleine, has been named chief operating officer. In his new role, Cahill will manage strategic direction of the brand while overseeing the operations, culinary, marketing, and purchasing functions. “I look forward to leading the brand’s growth as we continue to […]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings has announced the promotion of Mickey Mills to president of O’Charley’s. Mills was previously vice president of operations for O’Charley’s and has been with the Nashville-based casual dining chain since 2010. Her appointment comes on the heels of an announced revitalization project for the 213 restaurant brand. “We are thrilled to […]
Lou Moshakos, president and owner of LM Restaurants, Inc., has released plans to expand the Carolina Ale House brand by at least seven additional locations over the next 12 to 18 months, creating more than 800 new jobs. Carolina Ale House currently has 20 units in operation throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and South […]
Newcomer to the Atlanta restaurant scene First Watch continued its expansion in the metro area this week with the opening of a restaurant in the Vinings-Smyrna area. The 3,031 sq. ft. breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant is located at 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna, in the former J. Christopher’s space at the Ivy Walk shopping center. The opening of […]
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant, with more than 110 family dining locations in the Western United States including California, Arizona, and Nevada, has announced the newest addition to its legendary menu – online and mobile ordering. The platform, powered by OLO, allows Coco’s customers to choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner from Coco’s extensive menu, place and pay […]
New Johnny Rockets restaurants have opened in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, two Gulf Arab States previously developed by the iconic all-American chain in a geographic area positioned for further expansion. The new restaurants at Kipco Tower (formerly known as United Tower) and Riyadh Exit 5 offer the flavorful all-American fare, upbeat music, timeless ambiance, and […]
DineEquity, Inc., parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, has announced that IHOP is expanding into the Asia Pacific region for the first time via a franchise relationship with InterDine Corp. that will result in an IHOP restaurant opening in the Philippines later this month. Under the terms of the agreement, InterDine Corp. […]
Ignite Restaurant Group has agreed to acquire Romano's Macaroni Grill for approximately $55 million in an all-cash transaction from private equity firm Golden Gate Capital, management and investors. The acquisition will be funded through a $50 million upsizing of the company's existing credit facility. The company plans to close the acquisition late in the second quarter of 2013 and expects the […]
California Pizza Kitchen has launched two new seasonal menu items that embrace world flavors – California style. The Brussels + Bacon Pizza and Roasted Beets with Whipped Goat Cheese Salad small plate will be available in all California Pizza Kitchen locations through the end of March. The Brussels + Bacon Pizza is topped with sweet […]
Subscribe to FS Insider
"*" indicates required fields