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Pizza Hut’s New Prototype Loaded with new Features

Pizza Hut rolled out a new restaurant prototype that embraces both on- and off-premises customers.

bite-sized buzz for November 2024

A development deal will bring cannabis-themed subs to Virginia. Plus, employees at two Amazon distribution centers will soon get the opportunity to buy pizza fresh from the vending machine. Here

Freddy's to Expand South Carolina Footprint

NFL offensive lineman Ben Powers signed a 10-unit development deal with Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Talk Shop: Tim Spiegelglass, Spiegelglass Construction Company

Tim Spiegelglass has been involved in the construction industry since before he could walk. He was born into the family that owns Spiegelglass Construction Company in St. Louis.

bite-sized buzz for June 2023

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month including a fast-growing celebrity-owned vegan concept, Pizza Hut Australia’s acquisition and more.

bite-sized buzz for May 2023

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including Wendy's underground autonomous robot system and how PJ’s Coffee will be celebrating Memorial

bite-sized buzz for February 2023

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including a bunch of international development deals and more.

Developers Dish!

Development gurus from five brands spoke to rd+d about how the market is looking for them, currently and looking forward.

Qualified Contractors Are Not the Problem

Despite a widespread labor shortage and supply chain concerns, 58.76% of rd+d readers surveyed said they are able to find qualified contractors and subcontractors to partner with, according to a

Tous les Jours Details Robust Development Plans for 2022

“This year will be a significant one for Tous les Jours,” says Sam Hong, business development manager.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Pushes to Open 100 Locations by 2025

Dallas-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers plans to open 8 new locations and sign 45 new franchisees by the end of 2022. 

Business is Better but Supply Chain Issues Plague Restaurants

Results from a December 2021 subscriber pulse survey.

The Secrets to Growing via Acquisition

Acquisition is the route to the company’s growth, believes BBQ Holdings CEO Jeff Crivello, and here he offers up some best practices for other restaurant companies looking to do the same.

A Guide to Post-Pandemic Site Selection

Smaller footprints, drive-thrus, outdoor seating — all trending previously have become pandemic-proofing prerequisites for many. 

TCBY's President of Franchising Shares Development Plans, Supply Chain Challenges

Q&A with TCBY's President of Franchising, Betsy Schmandt.

Marco’s Pizza to Bring 22 New Stores to Denver Area

Marco’s Pizza signed 2 development agreements that will bring 22 new stores to the Denver metro market by the end of 2024.

Are Home-Based Restaurants the Future of Foodservice?

In June, the City of Berkeley Environmental Health Division approved its inspection of the first “Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation” (MEHKO) in the San Francisco Bay Area, authorizing home

2021 Developers Dish!

Between them, these development professionals have more than 70 years of experience and have helped to grow some of the industry’s top brands. Read on for insights from our 2021 Developers Dish!

4 Best Practices for Developing Suburban Locations

Moving out: here are 4 best practices for moving a brand into suburban locales.

Yogurtland Debuts New Fast-Casual Spin-Off

Frozen yogurt chain Yogurtland debuted a new fast-casual concept, Holsom By Yogurtland.

How to Find Investors for Your Restaurant

Creating and developing a new restaurant is an exciting time, but one of the biggest hurdles operators need to overcome is finding sufficient financing — and it has to happen early on.

Bubble Tea Franchise Announces 10 New Locations on West Coast

Just two months after launching its franchising program, Presotea, an international Bubble tea brand, announced the sale of 10 new locations on the West Coast.

How to Open a Restaurant During a Pandemic

Opening a new restaurant is extremely stressful at any time but the COVID-19 pandemic has made nearly everything exponentially more difficult.

Wingstop Opens First U.S. Ghost Kitchen in Delivery-Model Push

Wingstop opened its first ghost kitchen in the chain’s hometown of Dallas.

Black Bear Diner Opened 19 Locations in 2019

Black Bear Diner opened 4 new locations across 4 states at the end of 2019, marking 19 new locations in total for the year. The bear-themed restaurants opened 3 company-owned locations in

The Firehouse Ripple Effect

Developing a custom steamer allowed Firehouse Subs to streamline its kitchen workflow and improve the customer experience.

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MOOYAH to Add 26 Locations by 2021

Plano, Texas-based MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast-casual, better-burger chain, plans to add 26 locations across greater Houston by the end of 2021.

Teriyaki Madness Opens New Corporate Test Store

Fast-casual teriyaki concept Teriyaki Madness opened a new corporate-owned location near Denver’s Union Station and its own headquarters.

How to Use Feasibility Reports

Every time you open a new restaurant, you’re taking a risk. Is the site good for business? Will there be sufficient customers? Will sales be high enough? There are two ways to find out: Open your