September 10, 2015
Burger Warfare Goes Big
Twenty-foot robots, blast holes in the walls, and tank tread embedded in polymer paneling all support the brand of this better burger concept.
Taco John’s Expanding to Indianapolis
Mexican food QSR chain Taco John’s announced plans to open up to 15 stores in the Indianapolis area.
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Style Sells
Designer towers from an industry leader in the manufacture of draft beer dispensing systems. We provide integrated solutions; we understand the importance of reliable dispensing and how it impacts draft beer quality, customer satisfaction, and the bottom line.  |
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DineEquity to Consolidate Restaurant and Franchisee Support Functions
Multi-concept operator DineEquity has announced its intention to consolidate many core restaurant and franchisee support functions at its Glendale, California location. The move, which includes exiting DineEquity’s Kansas City facility, is intended to promote the organization's speed to market and cross-functional collaboration.
Restaurant Development Professionals on the Move
Arby’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, MAPEI and Papa John’s are among the companies sharing personnel news.
Johnny Rockets Focusing on Southeast Asia
Americana burger chain Johnny Rockets announced that it is focusing its international expansion on Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on breaking ground in Thailand and Vietnam.
Form + Function: On Queue
Restaurant queuing evokes different responses in people depending on their relationship to the line. If you’re an operator standing at the front of a long, snaking line, you’re happy. Business is good. If you’re a customer joining the end of a long, snaking line, however, you’re probably not happy.
Green Building Strategies Webcast: Now Available On-Demand
In this hour-long presentation led by rd+d Editorial Director Joe Carbonara, our expert panel discussed key planning, design and building considerations to help make any restaurant more environmentally friendly; explored the benefits of pursuing green designations such as LEED; and outlined best practices for determining which options will help the restaurant achieve its green goals without compromising the brand promise.
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