Peach is tops at Ziggi's

June 5, 2024

Peach is the flavor of summer at Ziggi's Coffee, which launched its summer lineup highlighting the fruit in a Peach Mango Paradise Fresherz, Just Peachy Energy…

How Pollo Campero's focus on 'REIR' translates to lower turnover

Pollo Campero Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director LJ Rodas explains why its employee turnover rate is 40% lower than the industry standard.

Restaurant employees want 'flexible hours, healthy work-life balance'

June 3, 2024

Flexible hours, a healthy work-life balance and camaraderie were just as important to workers in the hospitality industry as financial incentives, according to…

District Taco taps Facteus to pinpoint growth areas

June 3, 2024

District Taco, a fast casual Yucatan-style Mexican restaurant chain, is partnering with Facteus to help it identify market trends, understand customer…

QSR operators turn to automation as turnover, costs rise

June 3, 2024

As the restaurant industry grapples with record-high employee turnover and food costs, operators are increasingly looking to automation to improve efficiency…

Swig snags former Dutch Bros executive

June 3, 2024

With over 500 franchise units signed across the U.S. and Canada, Swig has hired Daniel Batty as chief development officer. For the past five years, Batty has…

The Salad Station opens 1st drive-thru

June 3, 2024

The Salad Station opened its 35th location last week at 1407 Bienville Blvd. in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, featuring its first drive-thru unit.

The crew member engagement playbook for QSRs

The ultimate field guide to engaging and enabling every single crew member in your quick service restaurant organization—from cashiers to kitchen crew—at any…

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How to scale up restaurant brands

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

It's one thing to have a great solo concept, it's quite another to scale up that concept into a franchise. A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation…

Le Macaron making Oregon debut

May 31, 2024

Le Macaron French Pastries, which has over 70 locations, is marking its Oregon debut with three stores in Portland. The agreement was signed by co-owners Jing…

Understanding FSMA Rule 204: crucial for restaurants, fast-food operators

by Jeff Cowan — Senior Director, Community Engagement, GS1 US

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a pivotal regulation set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) to enhance traceability in the…

Amazon, Grubhub partner to deliver restaurant convenience, savings

May 30, 2024

Amazon and Grubhub have partnered to streamline and make restaurant food delivery more affordable for customers. Starting immediately, U.S. Amazon customers…

Blaze Pizza unveils revamped menu featuring new pizzas, toppings

May 30, 2024

Fast-casual pizza chain Blaze Pizza is undergoing a significant menu revamp throughout 2024. The company has a series of new menu items, including premium…

sneakybird Opens Second Location; Emerging Concept Announces Major Brand Expansion

sneakybird, which opened its first location in Arizona in 2022 and offers a quick, craft, casual approach to signature oven-grilled chicken wings, tenders, and…

Mooyah taps Ovation for customer feedback

May 29, 2024

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has seen sizzling hot reviews since implementing Ovation as its guest feedback program. The reputation…

L&L Hawaiian launches Botrista beverages

May 29, 2024

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, a Hawaii-based restaurant franchise with over 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, is expanding its craft beverage menu thanks to a…

Chicken Salad Chick: 'Let them eat cake'

May 29, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick has added White Chocolate Layer Cake cake to the menu, thanks to its recent purchase of an Atlanta-based bakery.

3 ways fast casuals can boost check spend with 'crossover cocktails'

Fast casual is the ideal segment to capitalize on the trend of combining wine, beer or spirits, according to Zach Poelma, SVP of Supplier Strategy & Insights…

Bubbakoo’s Burritos opening in Celebration

May 29, 2024

Bubbakoo's Burritos opened last week in Celebration, Florida at 1705 Future Way, inside the Celebration Pointe shopping mall. Owned and operated by Stephanie…

Panera is in its 'Sipping Era'

May 29, 2024

Panera Bread is celebrating its "More is More" Era by giving MyPanera members free access to its Unlimited Sip Club, a daily subscription program, which costs…