November 25, 2014
Arby’s Unveils New Inspire Prototype Design, Unit Formats
Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., which operates or franchises nearly 3,400 Arby's restaurants worldwide unveiled a new Inspire restaurant design and format at a unit in White House, Tenn., on Nov. 17, 2014. The opening kicks off a multi-year commitment to remodeling and building new restaurants.
Restaurant Development Report
Restaurant chains making news include Domino’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Logan’s Roadhouse, Pizza Inn, Ruth’s Hospitality and more.
“Fast-Fine” Pioneer Fresh To Order Enters South Carolina
Atlanta-based Fresh To Order (f2o) opened its 13th location on November 19 and the first for the fast-casual brand in South Carolina. Located in Greenville, the new unit is operated by f2o franchisee Real Restaurant Group LLC, which plans to open five additional units in the Charlotte market.
Smokey Bones Rolls Out Tabletop Tablets
Full-service, casual dining concept Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill will introduce tabletop tablets to all 65 of its restaurants located across 16 states, primarily in the Eastern U.S.
Third Quarter Restaurant Visits Flat
Total consumer traffic to U.S. restaurants and foodservice outlets was flat in the quarter ending September 2014, but the quick service restaurant categories of fast-casual, coffee/donut/bagel, and Mexican posted visit gains, reports The NPD Group, a market research firm covering the restaurant industry.
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Restaurant Development Professionals on the Move
Companies with personnel news include Front Burner Brands, GIO Architectural Tile and Visual Graphics.
United, OTM Reimagine Newark’s Terminal C
Suffering travel delays through Newark, N.J., is about to get a lot more enjoyable. Touting the largest collection of chef-driven restaurants anywhere in the country, United Airlines and OTM Management are transforming United’s Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport into a reimagined, food- and technology-centric travel destination. |
