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Modmarket, a rapidly growing fast-casual concept offering "farm-fresh food for the modern lifestyle" in late February opened its seventh location, in the heart of Denver's popular 16th Street outdoor pedestrian mall.

Houston-based Perry's Steakhouse & Grille has opened its first unit outside of Texas, in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, Ill.

A Q&A with Mark Lyso, Vice President – Franchise Development for PizzaRev

Ask just about any development and construction professional what keeps them up at night and permits are likely to be near the top of the list. No matter how great your concept or your menu, nothing happens without permits. Mike Robinson, president and founder of Permit Place, a Los Angeles-based permit expediting and entitlement consulting firm that services businesses nationwide, shares some tips on easing the pain.

La Brea Re-opens flagship location

Founder Nancy Silverton cut the ribbon on the newly re-opened flagship La Brea Bakery Café in Los Angeles on January 30, just steps away from where the bakery began baking fresh artisan bread 25 years ago.

Just Falafel exterior

Just Falafel, a 46-unit QSR chain based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to expand to the United States and Canada.

Riverpark Farm

When it comes to local sourcing, many restaurants now take the concept one step further with on-site gardens and mini farms. In fact, hyperlocal sourcing and restaurant gardens ranked among the top trends outlined by the National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2014" chef survey. While independent restaurants have led this trend, higher-volume operators like hotels and smaller, multiunit brands are beginning to adapt the garden infrastructure for their larger-scale needs.