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Careful planning and strong communication are two keys to ensuring a successful restaurant construction process. By planning well and making sure everyone — from architect to engineers to operators — is on the same page, owners can help ensure a smooth construction process and a successful start to their operation.

Long John Silver's recently debuted its True North reimage. It's the only the third reimage in the brand's 50-year history. We dug in with the senior director of development and real estate to get all the details. 

Quiznos’ new prototype features a redesigned interior layout and updated menu offerings. The sandwich concept rolled out the design at a new store in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The location is also a test spot for new menu offerings.

Atlanta-based Pretzelmaker unveiled Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker, a new concept that expands the chain’s daypart offerings but can operate in a space as small as 250 square feet. It can also adapt to most venues, opening up nontraditional settings to the chain.

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, featuring Long John Silver’s, Shipley Do-Nuts, Yogurtland and more.

Family-dining concept Black Bear Diner plans to open 12 new units across California, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Earlier this year, the chain made its debut in Oklahoma and Texas.

Gen Z consumers favor all-day breakfast meal concepts, according to market research firm Y-Pulse’s School Meal Innovation Lab Initiative, and they like three concepts in particular.

As a card-carrying member of Gen X, a generation predisposed to irony and self-doubt, it can be hard to share successes without first discounting our efforts. Luckily, the same doesn’t apply to sharing the successes of others.