Jars opening 2nd Chicago location

November 29, 2022

Jars, a dessert franchise created by celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani, has signed a deal to add a location in its hometown of Chicago.

True Food Kitchen CEO to lead Dutch Bros

November 29, 2022

Dutch Bros Inc. has hired Christine Barone, the former CEO of True Food Kitchen, as president. She'll begin her tenure in Q1 2023 and report to Joth Ricci, who…

From Bakers to Cakers: Why Paris Baguette invests in people

Josh Allen, director of Training and Development at Paris Baguette, discusses how employee growth opportunities are the key to the brand's success.

Celebs Paul Rudd, Michael Strahan, Michael Phelps investing in NY bagel concept

November 29, 2022

New York-based PopupBagels may have started in the kitchen of founder Adam Goldberg, but the three-unit chain is expanding thanks to investments led by…

Korean barbeque concept raises $10M for expansion

November 29, 2022

Cupbop, a fast casual Korean barbeque concept founded in 2013 as a food truck in Salt Lake City, is ready to expand its American footprint. It has 13…

Robeks expanding in California, Kansas

November 29, 2022

Los Angeles-based Robeks, which serves smoothies, juices and acai bowls, will add eight units in Kansas and California via a three-unit agreement for Kansas…

5 Strategies to Optimize Your Customers' Online Ordering Experience

Build customer loyalty and strengthen your brand by creating a mobile-first, easy-to-navigate online ordering experience

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Chipotle partners with ASAP.com for on-demand delivery

November 28, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has tapped ASAP.com, a national on-demand delivery brand, to help the nearly 3,000-unit restaurant chain expand its delivery service.

Wing Zone opens 5th Kentucky store

November 28, 2022

Florida-based Wing Zone has opened its fifth Kentucky location in Louisville at 5210 Dixie Hwy., under the direction of franchisee Adam Wyatt, who opened his…

Fat Boy's Pizza targets Tampa for expansion

November 28, 2022

New Orleans-based Fat Boy's Pizza is targeting franchise expansion in Tampa, Florida. The company plans to open up to 10 locations within the Tampa market…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 6th Indy-based restaurant

November 25, 2022

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick has opened its sixth Indianapolis-area eatery in Whitestown at 6065 Perry Worth Road.

Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys takes off in Texas Airports

November 24, 2022

Houston-based Antone's Famous Po' Boys is opening within three Texas airports — George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports in Houston and…

Kura Sushi hits the Mall of America

November 23, 2022

Japan-based Kura Sushi USA Inc. is opening Friday at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to a press release. Marking the brand's 41st…

Slim Chickens adding to Utah presence

November 23, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding to its Utah lineup with an opening in Pleasant Grove, thanks to its partnership with the Love Restaurant…

2 South Korean-based fast casuals expanding Virginian footprints

November 23, 2022

A pair of South Korean-born fast casual brands — Bonchon and Tous les Jours — are expanding via shopping centers in Virginia.

Implementing Self-Service Kiosks: What’s on the Horizon

The role of in-person dining interactions is changing drastically. Kiosks are likely to play a major role in those changes.

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7 ways to reduce holiday fatigue in your restaurant

by Lissa Bowen — Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course + Full Course Foundation

Employees who are short-tempered, who have frequent absences, experience changes in attitude and display lack of execution skills are at risk to holiday…

Panera 'shaking' things up in Texas

November 22, 2022

Panera Bread locations in Texas are testing Bakery Shakes — frozen blended shakes inspired by bakery items, according to a company press release.

Swig lands new owner

November 22, 2022

Utah-based Larry H. Miller Company has acquired a majority stake in Swig, home of the Original Dirty Soda, from Savory Fund, the private equity firm focused on…

Salad and Go opening 5 Texas locations

November 21, 2022

Arizona-based Salad and Go is opening five locations by year's end in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, four of which mark the brand's first-time entry into their…