Chain Operations includes chain profiles, news on chain restaurants, trend pieces and new concepts.
Several chains explore new markets, another expands its franchise network while another pilots a program with a major convenience store chain. All this and more in this week's chain operating report.
FirstMeal rollout will move east later in the year.
Foodservice chain news in brief.
Executive moves come in the wake of new CEO Jim Hyatt
Thirty-year pro has experience with restaurants and venture capital.
Chain expansion news from Colorado to Tokyo.
Catterton Partners sells the emerging casual dining chain.
Since unveiling the new Asian-inspired quick-serve concept ShopHouse in September 2011, Chipotle execs say they’ve filled their Washington D.C.-based pilot store on a daily basis and are thrilled that it’s been well-received, though no specific sales numbers were yet available.
Audet and Chaves bring franchisee-level experience to their new posts for the sandwich giant.
Richard Lynch moves over from marketing post to accept new position at the quick-service chain.