NextGen Casual

Pickleball Venue Smash Park Opens in Pella, Iowa

Pickleball eatertainment destination Smash Park opened its second venue in Iowa this week.

A rendering of Hash Kitchen's new design.

Hash Kitchen Creates Next-Gen Design with Harrison

Home to Arizona’s biggest build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, Hash Kitchen is taking its acclaimed brunch to the next level in Phoenix this fall.

First Watch Forms Partnership with the V Foundation For Cancer Research

First Watch, the Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, announced that the company has partnered with the V Foundation for Cancer Research to support the organization’s mission ...

Puttshack Agrees to Lease in Philadelphia

Puttshack, the world’s only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience with global food and drink, announced today it has signed a new lease in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City, a vibrant an ...

Ford's Garage Opens New Stores in Ohio and Florida

May kicks off National Burger Month and Ford’s Garage is celebrating by bringing its great menu of burgers and unique take on automotive history to two new markets.

Taffer's Tavern Names Leonard Hellebuyck General Manager of Upcoming Washington, D.C. Restaurant

Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative, full-service tavern concept founded by industry-leading hospitality expert and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, has appointed restaurant ...

Famous Toastery Names Joe Gillie Vice President of Operations

Famous Toastery, the 25-plus unit better breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has announced the addition of Joe Gillie to its executive team as Vice President of Operations.

First Watch Has a Growth Plan, and it's Sticking to it

For the past few years—in the face of a historic global pandemic—First Watch has achieved a level of development that’s unmatched by most in the casual-dining industry.

Puttshack Inks Agreement to Open in Dallas

Puttshack, the world’s first and only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience with global food and drink, announced today the signing of a new lease at the Village on the Parkway, an open-air sh ...