Restaurant Industry News - New Openings

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, the quick-casual fresh Mexican chain, announced the grand opening of its newest Baja Fresh in Niles, IL.

With the goal of bringing a healthy, active lifestyle brand to fans in their community, local entrepreneurs, Emmy & Don Marquess and Mary & John Speaker, principals of The Speaquess Group LLC, will celebrate the opening of their first Jamba Juice store in Lexington, Kentucky, officially launching Jamba into the Company’s twenty-sixth state and giving the brand store presence in over half the U.S.

U-Swirl, Inc. (OTCQB: SWRL), parent to U-SWIRL International, Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt® cafes, announced today that the 24th U-Swirl Cafe in the chain is open for business in Missoula, MT. There are an additional seven locations throughout the United States that are under construction and due to open by June of this year.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, the leading restaurant in the Italian dining segment with more than 750 restaurants, opened its first location in Alaska on Monday, Jan. 23, creating 165 jobs.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, the Fort Worth-based restaurant phenomena famous for its Baja style fish tacos and ice cold beer, has hit a milestone today with the opening of its 50th location and fast track growth is on the agenda for Fuzzy's this year.

BL Restaurant Operations, LLC has announced their newest Chicago location located in the River North neighborhood, conveniently situated between House of Blues and Harry Caray's Restaurant. When Bar Louie opens on February 1, it will mark the eleventh Bar Louie in the Chicago area.

The Nation's Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Expands its Presence in Idaho Falls

The Folsom location brings the California total to eleven.

The Mall of America location will feature Jamba’s blended-to-order, real whole fruit smoothies and fresh squeezed juices.

Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCPK: BCCI) announces that it is has been progressing according to schedule on the remodeling of its Tampa location. The opening, previously set for Jan. 23rd has been moved to Jan. 27th in order to accommodate schedules and to coincide with the "Gasparilla Pirate Festival" and the "Parade of the Pirates" held near the location.