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A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month including The Melting Pot's new prototype design and KFC's partnership with the Shanghai Library.

McDonald's does it. Chick-fil-A does it, and now a much smaller operator, Scooter's Coffee, is doing it. Here are seven best practices for opening and operating an innovation lab.

A new entertainment resort will be the first-ever international location of Michael Jordan's Steak House and MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill as well as two new concepts — Hi-Fi Chicken & Beer, and Brasserie 1783.

Better-for-you brand CRISP & GREEN will expand into Illinois next month with the opening of its new location in Vernon Hills, Ill.

Dog Haus plans to open three Dog Haus Biergarten restaurants in Alabama.

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month including a fast-growing celebrity-owned vegan concept, Pizza Hut Australia’s acquisition and more.

Hart House, the plant-based quick-service restaurant founded by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, opened its third location in Los Angeles, Calif., which features the brand's first-ever drive-thru.

Fast-casual chain Panera Bread will now offer drive-thru service nationwide.