
Jersey Mike’s, Houston TX Hot Chicken head for London
Jersey Mike's and Houston TX Hot Chicken announce plans to expand to London, with Jersey Mike's aiming for 300 units in the U.K. and Ireland.
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Jersey Mike's and Houston TX Hot Chicken announce plans to expand to London, with Jersey Mike's aiming for 300 units in the U.K. and Ireland.
Houston TX Hot Chicken opened its first international location in Stevenage, a Hertfordshire town about 30 miles north of London, on Oct. 31.

Savory Fund, the Salt Lake City private-equity firm that owns restaurant chains like Bonrue Bakery, Hawkers Asian Street Food, and Via 313 Pizzeria, just closed its third fund, raising $201.5 million in the process.

The private equity firm aided the early growth of Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, and its latest fund will support expanding concepts with strong brand identity.

Savory Fund closes $200 million Fund III for restaurant investments

The Sicilian Butcher, the modern-casual restaurant celebrated for its house-made pastas, 5-foot charcuterie boards, and time-honored Sicilian recipes, has named hospitality veteran Nicole West as president.

The same-store sales performance across the industry can best be described as “choppy” of late, particularly amid a heavy value environment.

Fogo De Chão CEO Barry McGowan credits McDonald's job for leadership style

The fast-growing hot chicken concept has appointed Ashley Prokos to lead franchise sales as the brand surpasses 100 units sold and eyes international expansion.

Savory Fund, the restaurant-focused private equity firm behind category leaders like Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, announced its strategic investment in Zao Asian Grill, the fast-casual concept delivering fresh, bold, Asian-insp

- Fast Casual - Finance - News Savory Fund invests in Zao Asian Grill to scale pan-Asian concept The 23-unit fast-casual brand was founded by veteran restaurateur Dave Duffin and r

Savory Fund invests in Zao Asian Grill for national growth

Three experts discuss restaurant financing options and importance of pacing yourself.

Savory Fund CEO Clay Dover to share growth strategy at summit.

The American hot chicken brand has signed a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next several years.

The fast-casual chicken brand has entered a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next three years.

The Las Vegas-based fast-casual brand is expanding internationally through a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the UK.
Houston TX Hot Chicken expands to UK through franchise deal

The CREATE Investment Summit returns this July to facilitate networking and educational sessions between emerging restaurant chains and the private equity community.

Like last year , I headed to the National Restaurant Association Show with three questions. I prefer taking this umbrella approach over crafting different interviews because I begi

Houston TX Hot Chicken CEO Brian Simowitz prioritizes strong economics and well-capitalized partners for growth.

Bonrue Bakery to open 10 locations across Utah by 2027
Houston TX Hot Chicken hires Andie Smirl as Director of Franchise Sales.
Saigon Hustle expands with Savory Fund and Virentes Partners backing.