Ideation Hospitality COO Scott Campanella will join Chef Jose Garces and Ballard Brands CDO Davis Mesa in a keynote panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit being held March 20-22 in Coral Gables. The trio will share how they ve created a franchise opportunity that addresses the future of the restaurant industry.
Chef Jose Garces is opening a revamped version of his bistro Garces Trading Company at the Cira Centre in University City in September. The cafe and bakery will feature a marketplace selling seasonal products, as well a wine shop. The restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch.
James Beard Award winner and Iron Chef Jose Garces is teaming up with Ballard Brands to expand Buena Onda from Philadelphia to cities across America. The baja-taqueria will see a major expansion with the launch of its comprehensive national franchise program.