Development

: Jul 9, 2015; Development; David Farkas

Kevin Burke believes restaurant chains that can attract Millennials and Generation X stand the best chance at raising growth capital. And those that cannot — typically because they’ve failed to remain relevant? Well, good luck with that. We caught up with Burke, investment banker and managing partner of Trinity Capital, at this year’s National Restaurant Association trade show in Chicago.

financing

: Jul 9, 2015; Development; The Editors

Like airports around the country, Portland International (PDX) is adding a sense of place for people traveling through, thanks to popular local foodservice establishments. Among several recent additions to the PDX international concourse is The Country Cat, the second outpost of the city’s popular farm-to-table eatery helmed by husband-and-wife team Adam and Jackie Sappington.

airport restaurants

: Jul 9, 2015; Development; The Editors

Nando’s PERi-PERi, the South African-Portuguese chain known for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, opened its newest Chicago-area restaurant, in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood, in June.

: Jul 9, 2015; Development; The Editors

Iconic Chicago pizzeria chain Lou Malnati’s, founded in 1971, continues to find avenues for new growth in its home city. The 41-unit family-owned company opened its newest location in May in Chicago’s vibrant Lincoln Square neighborhood.

: Jul 9, 2015; Development; The Editors

Hospitality company David Burke Group, New York, raised the curtain on an original new concept developed in partnership with Silverspot Cinemas in June.