The new restaurants were established through a franchising agreement with Mohamed Makawi, president of Eagles Landing Restaurants LLC. Mr. Makawi also launched IHOP’s first location in the United Arab Emirates. “This partnership follows the tremendous success of our IHOP opening in Cairo, one of 10 new international IHOP locations opened this year, and our recently… read more

As a premium dish, the plant-based version costs $1.25 more than real chicken. / Photograph courtesy of Panda Express. Panda Express has taken the plant-based version of its famed Orange Chicken national this week, at least for a limited time. Beyond The Original Orange Chicken has rolled out to the chain’s 2,300 units across the… read more

The Phoenix-based chain announced a more than $100 million investment round on Thursday, capital that will enable the healthful brand to grow both the primary full-service concept and the smaller-format brand, which will have a different menu but the same focus on health and wellness. It’s something True Food guests were asking for, said CEO… read more

True Food Kitchen has three key objectives in the coming years, according to CEO Christine Barone—expand the footprint, launch smaller formats, and spread its better-for-you offerings to a greater customer base. All of those goals, and more, are expected to come true thanks to a recent $100 million-plus funding round, the largest investment in the… read more

St. Louis-based Marcone, a distributor of home appliance, HVAC and plumbing repair parts, announced it’s expanding into commercial kitchen repair component distribution. To lead the newly created Marcone Commercial Kitchen Group, the company tapped former Welbilt executive Keri Llewellyn as president and industry veteran EJ Morrow as chief commercial officer. Llewellyn most recently served as… read more

When it comes to fast food, McDonald’s remains the king. There are a number of fast-food chains that have tried, but none have been able to completely knock McDonald’s from its lofty perch. To keep its hold on number one, McDonald’s has had to continue to be inventive while also continuing to give customers what… read more

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Welbilt made a series of changes to its leadership team both at the corporate level and across several of its lines. At the corporate level, company veteran Jim Courtright will now serve as vice president of sales, Americas for Welbilt. He will be responsible for sales in both North America and… read more

“We’re always looking to give our fans more ways to enjoy the classic menu items they know and love,” McDonald’s said of the addition of the new Big Mac, according to Fox 6.  The sandwich will include two tempura chicken patties, pickles, shredded lettuce, and American cheese, a combination the company said was a huge success when… read more

Golden Corral announced that the company was named to the National Adjutant’s Circle at the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) National Convention on Aug. 4 for its 20-year partnership. The National Adjutant’s Circle honors corporations and organizations for their exceptional support of disabled veterans. From what began as a company tradition to celebrate our nation’s heroes, Golden… read more

Buffalo Wild Wings is teaming up with Jets rookie Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner to launch the new limited-edition “Sauce Sauce.” Buffalo Wild Wings x Sauce Garner Sauce Sauce: The limited edition “Sauce Sauce” is the perfect combination of smokey sweet and spicy BBQ. Starting Tuesday, August 30, “Sauce Sauce” will be available at Buffalo Wild Wings… read more