PrimoHoagies hires director of business development

November 3, 2023

PrimoHoagies has hired Lauren Tesche-Johnson as director of business development. In her previous role, she served as the sales director for ThirdWaveRX, a…

FAT Brands-owned Smokey Bones partners with Robert Irvine

November 2, 2023

Smokey Bones, which has 61 locations and several ghost kitchens is partnering with culinary personality and philanthropist, Chef Robert Irvine, to create…

Potbelly lands 40-unit deal in Ohio, Florida

November 2, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has completed a 40-unit agreement with Royal Restaurant Group, a national franchise group that owns 24 Burger King restaurants in the…

Scooter's promoting president to CEO

November 2, 2023

Scooter's Coffee President Joe Thornton will take over as CEO, effective Jan. 1, succeding Todd Graeve, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Savory Fund investing in hot chicken brand

November 1, 2023

Utah-based Savory Fund is investing in Houston TX Hot Chicken, a fast casual brand founded in 2021 by Edmond Barseghian with 11 locations in Arizona…

Luckin Coffee boosts Q3 2023 revenues, earnings

November 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that emerged from bankruptcy proceedings last year, improved its revenue and…

Robotics company Aniai establishes U.S. headquarters, adds to exec team

November 1, 2023

AI-powered robotics company Aniai has established its headquarters in New York City and has added a new executive member to its leadership team, according to a…

Toast launches app, enhances POS system

November 1, 2023

Restaurant tech platform Toast has launched a mobile app and an enhanced POS experience, according to a press release.

Your Pie launches LTO winter pizza, pasta

November 1, 2023

Your Pie has launched it latest craft series offerings, the Bacon and Cheddar Pizza and Everything Pasta, according to a press release.

Garage-born Crimson Coward hitting 200 locations by 2027

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

By year's end, the brand will have nine stores spanning California, Michigan, Texas and Virginia and is looking for franchise partners to take the brand across…

Slim Chickens adding to Kentucky footprint

November 1, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, at 412 W. Dixie Ave., under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Houchens Food…

Lightspeed launches AI-powered tools to ease restaurant operations

October 31, 2023

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has launched a suite of AI-powered platforms to eliminate mundane tasks that often bog down retailers and restaurateurs.

White Castle's AI ordering increases efficiency, eases labor pains

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talked to Jamie Richardson, vice president of White Castle, to learn how the brand incorporated AI into its…

BurgerFi rolling out jumbo chicken wings

October 31, 2023

As of Wednesday, Florida-based BurgerFi International has an official wingman when three flavors of jumbo chicken wings — seasoned Original, Memphis Sweet BBQ…

PFT, Cousins Maine Lobster roll out 40th truck

October 31, 2023

Premier Food Trucks, a custom food truck designer and manufacturer, has rolled out its 40th custom-built mobile kitchen for Cousins Maine Lobster, a nationwide…

City Barbecue launching digital 'Pitmaster' game

October 31, 2023

The heart of every City Barbeque joint is its pitmaster, a teammate trained in the art of barbeque from selecting the perfect brisket and loading the smoker…

Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 31, 2023

A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…

Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors

October 31, 2023

In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…

Mythbusting 5 spooky misconceptions about restaurant operations

by Lindsay Petrovic — Vice President, Product Management, NCR Voyix

Lindsay Petrovic, VP of Restaurant Product Management at NCR Voyix, debunks five common restaurant myths thanks to the use of smart restaurant technology.

The Evolution Of Receipt Printing: From Scrolls To Screens

From handwritten notes to digital screens, the history of receipt printing mirrors the evolution of commerce itself, reflecting the changing dynamics of trade…