Black Seed Bagel opens 10th location

February 14, 2023

Black Seed Bagels has opened its 10th location in a 700-square-foot shop inside the MetLife building at 200 Park Ave., in New York City, according to a company…

Chicken Salad Chick welcomes 3rd Charleston store

February 14, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick, founded in Alabama, has opened its third Charleston, South Carolina-area location in Goose Creek at 220 St. James Ave.

Slim Chickens opens 2nd Florida unit

February 14, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens opened last week at 14675 SR 70 East in Bradenton, Florida, with multi-unit operating group Florida's Best Chicken at the helm.

Chi'Lantro BBQ opening in Houston

February 14, 2023

Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening a brick-and-mortar location next month in Houston's The Heights Forum at1324 N. Shepherd Dr.

Fixing the Leaky Bucket: How fast casuals should rethink retention

Rahkeem Morris, founder and CEO of HourWork, shares results from an exit survey of over 8,000 fast-food restaurants nationwide that found that management was…

How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding

February 13, 2023

Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?

Cater To Your Business Needs With POS Accessories From Star Micronics: A Comprehensive Guide

All about POS and kiosk accessories offered by Star Micronics.

Rapid Fired Pizza offering heart-shaped pizzas on Valentine's Day

February 10, 2023

Rapid Fired Pizza is offering heart shaped pizzas via its app, online or in-store on Feb. 14 for Valentine's Day, according to a press release.

Whataburger taps former Starbucks exec as COO

February 10, 2023

Whataburger has hired Debbie Stroud as its new COO and EVP, according to a press release.

3 ways Playa Bowls attracts Gen Z franchisees

Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani, co-founders of Playa Bowls, describe how offering a business model that adapts to sustainable and simple business practices…

Huey Magoo’s opens in Miramar, Florida

February 10, 2023

Huey Magoo's opened Wednesday in Miramar, Florida, marking the brand's 43rd restaurant spanning eight states, with over 225 franchises sold in 12 states. The…

Food waste and portion control with Vollrath

Portion controls ensure you know exactly how much food to buy, serve, and store to maximize your culinary investments. To learn more about proper portion…

Shelf life and food storage with Cambro

To address spoilage and the importance of effective food storage, we sat down with Cambro, a foodservice product manufacturer that specializes in food storage…

Big Chicken going to 'infinity and beyond'

February 9, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-Owned Big Chicken is planning to be the first restaurant in space, and is teaming up with Blue Origin, founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, to feed…

Dolly Llama adding 4 locations in Q1

February 9, 2023

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and artisanal ice cream brand, is planning substantial growth within the next two months, opening its first New…

Chicken Salad Chick hires in-house counsel

February 9, 2023

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick has hired attorney Carol Terry as VP and general counsel. In the newly created role, she will report to CEO Scott Deviney and…

Jersey Mike's teams up with esports organization

February 9, 2023

Jersey Mike's has signed a three-year deal with TSM, an esports organization, to be the official "Sub Sandwich of TSM," according to a company press release.

South Florida's Bodega expanding fast casual, speakeasy concept

February 9, 2023

Bodega, a South Florida-based fast casual taco joint by day and speakeasy-style lounge by night, is opening four locations.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila launching national expansion

February 9, 2023

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila — South Florida's fast casual taco joint by day and speakeasy lounge by night — is kicking off a national expansion plan for its…

Captain D's focuses on smaller footprints, double drive-thrus

February 8, 2023

In an effort to drive cost-effective conversion opportunities, Nashville-based Captain D's is adding several locations in 2023 by focusing on smaller…