Sweetgreen opens first Ohio locationHealth-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen has entered the Buckeye State. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 plan approved; to exit with more than 540 locationsRed Lobster is moving forward with its restructuring plan months after filing for bankruptcy. Small businesses see boost in August; retail, restaurants lead way Small business sales saw a slight increase year-over-year in August, with restaurant and retail sales trending upward. Nothing Bundt Cakes adds Yum! Brands leader to C-suite A restaurant industry veteran is joining Nothing Bundt Cakes’ C-suite. Store Expansion News: August update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail and restaurant industries. Bad Ass Coffee to open first New Jersey shops Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is planning to enter a new state with three stores. Playa Bowls acquired by Sycamore Partners Playa Bowls has a new private equity owner. Chipotle fast-tracks CFO appointment; former finance chief to take new role Following the departure of its former CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill is making more changes to its C-suite. KFC names new chief marketing, development officer World-famous fried chicken chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has added one of its veteran talents to its U.S. C-suite. First Look: Raising Cane's goes golden with new Boston location One of the country's fastest-growing restaurant brands is celebrating its 28th birthday with a one-of-a-kind location. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
