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The Toasted Yolk to Open 3 New Stores in Early 2020
- Development
- The Editors
The Toasted Yolk, a full-service dining concept that serves breakfast and lunch fare alongside boozy brunch cocktails, announces its continued expansion throughout the Texas market and into the Southeastern U.S. with three new locations set to open in early 2020 and 17 additional units in development.
Tom & Chee Cuts Size, Labor and Operating Expenses with New Prototype
- Development
- Amanda Baltazar
Tom & Chee, a fast-casual restaurant chain with nine locations that specializes in grilled cheese and tomato soup, has unveiled a new prototype, &-Crafted, which is significantly smaller than its previous design.
Luxury Hotel Updates Dining Options with Fresh Designs
- Design
- Toby Weber
California’s Four Seasons Westlake Village hotel recently upgraded three of its foodservice operations. The spaces were all designed by EDG design and are owned by billionaire businessman David Murdock.
Six Restaurant Construction Trends for 2020
- Development
- The Editors
Staying relevant in the ultra-competitive hospitality space means creating higher-quality experiences for patrons, according to Maxim Parkhomchuk, VP of construction and executive project manager at LOTT Restaurant Construction in Philadelphia. The LOTT team has collectively built over 400 restaurants throughout the United States since 1992.
Slapfish Nets First International Location
- Development
- The Editors
Slapfish has swum ashore in the United Kingdom, marking the fast-casual seafood chain’s first international location. The restaurant chain plans to open 25 more units across the U.K. by 2025 with franchise partner SME Group PLC, which operates nearly 100 franchise locations with various fast-casual concepts in the U.K.
NYC Better Burger Chain Debuts New Prototype, Vegan Offerings
- Design
- Rebecca Kilbreath
New York City-based Bareburger, specializing in what it calls “clean comfort food” opened a new location in New York Upper West Side neighborhood with a refreshed design in honor of the chain’s tenth anniversary.