January 24, 2019

Tao Chicago Takes Advantage of Impressive Space New York-based Tao Group operates see-and-be-seen restaurants and nightclubs on three continents. One of the company’s latest ventures is Tao Chicago, located in a granite-clad Romanesque Revival-style building constructed in 1892. Advertisement

Redesigned Stores and Third-Party Delivery Pays Off for Krystal Restaurants The Krystal Company credits a store revitalization plan and third-party delivery for an uptick in sales. Krystal opened its first Iconic Series prototype restaurant in Jackson, Ms., in August. Razed and redesigned stores are generating sustained sales volume lifts of 70 percent to 80 percent, per a release. Brooklyn Coffee Roaster Opens Second Retail Cafe New York coffee roasters, Toby’s Estate, opened a second location in Brooklyn. This space will serve as retail cafe and an additional roasting facility. Advertisement

JA Jiaozi Design Reflects Menu Authenticity JA Jiaozi is owned by a Chinese restaurant company that’s testing the waters in the United States, starting with this dumpling-focused concept that offers cuisine made with simple, authentic ingredients. Designed by CallisonRTKL, the restaurant’s interior makes use of simple, authentic materials and is heavily influenced by traditional Chinese dining. BurgerFi Plans 9 New Units The better-burger chain BurgerFi plans to expand in Florida and Georgia with nine new locations. The chain projects it will open a total of 25 to 30 restaurants in 2019. Advertisement

Starbucks Opens Reserve in Bali, Indonesia Starbucks opened the 20,000-square-foot Dewata Coffee Sanctuary in Bali, Indonesia. This is the chain's largest location in Southeast Asia and the tenth Reserve Bar unit in Indonesia. Sandella’s Flatbread Café to Add 12 Locations Diversity Food Brands (DFB), a foodservice provider specializing in captured audience spaces, plans to expand its Sandella’s Flatbread Café brand by adding at least 12 locations in 2019. Advertisement

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