District Taco sets NJ debut with Wayne location
By the end of the third quarter, two additional franchise locations will open in the central part of the state.
AC casinos set internet gaming record in monster March
“Total gross gaming set a new near-term high for March monthly revenue, and brick-and-mortar revenues for the month increased nearly 5% over March 2023 and were the best seen for any March since 2012,” explained Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism (LIGHT), Stockton University School of Business.
Raising Cane’s coming to Gloucester County
The fast-growing chicken finger concept has already opened three locations in the state, so far, in 2024.
Paris Baguette plans expansion to Mexico
The bakery café concept is seeking a partnership with an experienced restaurant operator to lead the next stage of growth.
Edible Garden partners with UNFI for Pulp sauce distribution
The Belvidere-based company's line of sustainable gourmet sauces and chili-based products will soon be available to even more consumers across the U.S.
J&J Snack Foods acquires Hain Celestial’s Thinsters cookies
The consumer packaged goods company has owned the brand since 2021, when it acquired That’s How We Roll for $259 million.
Hot take: Campbell’s survey details grilled cheese consumption habits
To mark the month honoring the classic, the Camden-based company unveiled new data to help settle the longstanding debate of how to make one of America’s favorite comfort foods.
Self magazine names Nature’s Garden yogurt bites top snack
The recognition comes about five months after private equity firm Citation Capital acquired Totowa-based Cibo Vita.
Owner, chef of Montclair’s Laboratorio Kitchen plans casual Maplewood eatery
Previously occupied by Arturo’s pizzeria, renovations are underway in the space for James De Sisto's new Osteria LK, set to open by late spring.
Jersey Mike’s Subs reportedly considering sale
Though talks around an $8 billion Blackstone deal have cooled, the Point Pleasant-based brand may still be open to offers from others.
Table for 1: Restaurants accommodating solo-dining trend (photos)
Long considered the ultimate social no-no, dining alone is losing its stigma. Recognizing this, some eateries are offering new features to welcome these parties of one.
State Legislature considers rewrite of hotel franchise laws
The measure, which was introduced as New Jersey gears up to welcome visitors for high-profile events in 2026, is drawing mixed feedback from the hospitality industry.