Development

: Nov 9, 2015; Development; Matthew Mabel, Founder, Surrender, Inc.

Choosing the right site — one that is optimal for your concept, the right location for your customer base and at the right time for the place — is paramount to your success.

: Nov 9, 2015; Development; The Editors

Legendary restaurateur Wolfgang Puck opened his latest dual concept, The Kitchen and The Kitchen Counter in Grand Rapids, Mich., at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

chef-driven concepts

: Nov 9, 2015; Development; The Editors

Owned and operated by 2BHospitality (Robert Sanderson, Dyce Craig) in St. Petersburg, Fla., Stillwaters Tavern is a modern American eatery designed and built by Robert Reid Architects, TWT Construction and T2theS Design + Build that features a menu by Executive Chef Jeffrey Jew.

Q&A

: Nov 9, 2015; Development; Toby Weber

You go to a thousand of these; they all have the same seats, same chairs, same menu board. It becomes a little too much over time. Am I just stepping into a different color theme and a different logo?”

: Oct 21, 2015; Development; The Editors

Casual dining chain Applebee's opened its first restaurant in the Philippines. Located in Metro Manila, the restaurant is the first of three currently planned with franchise partner Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc., which also operates seven IHOP restaurants in the Philippines.

: Oct 21, 2015; Development; The Editors

Domino's entered the Italian market with the opening of a franchised location in Milan. Franchisee ePizza S.p.A. plans to open three more stores in the city by the end of the year.