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JINYA Ramen Bar to Open in Lehi, Utah

JINYA Ramen Bar is introducing real ramen culture to more of the Salt Lake City community starting Monday, Jan. 9, with its newest location in Lehi!

First Watch Opens Year with New Seasonal Menu

First Watch, the leading Daytime Dining concept with more than 455 restaurants nationwide, is inviting guests to refresh, reset and realize their health-focused resolutions with a new seasonal menu ...

2022’s Breakout Brand of the Year: Eggs Up Grill Takes Flight

With an experienced leader at the helm and local franchisees on the ground, Eggs Up Grill is poised to bring its welcoming atmosphere and approachable menu to markets across the Southeast. ...

Walk-On's Ensures Post-COVID Growth with New Prototypes

One of the few benefits Walk-On’s gathered from COVID is understanding its business model from a different perspective, says president and CEO Scott Taylor.

All-Day Brunch Spot The Place 2 Be Opens Fifth Location

Named one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, Connecticut’s all-day brunch restaurant, The Place 2 Be, has opened its fifth location at 338 ...

Eggs Up Grill interior of the restaurant during the day.

Eggs Up Grill Heads Into 2023 Off Record-Breaking Year

Eggs Up Grill is ringing in 2023 on the heels of a record-breaking year in new franchise partner signings and restaurant sales levels.

Mellow Mushroom Unveils Build Your Own Vegan Pizza Option

With the new year and customers’ renewed focus on health, Mellow Mushroom is introducing a “Build Your Own Vegan Pizza” option to the Build Your Own Pizza section of its menu.

A round bar with red seats at The Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul, Minnesota.

How a Midwestern Chef Drives Innovation at Nostalgic Concepts

From initial ideas and restaurant designs to the customer experience and attracting staff, chef and restaurateur Brian Ingram takes a thoughtful approach to every decision he makes for his concepts ...