Famous Dave's parent company sold to MYT

October 4, 2022

Montreal-based MTY Food Group Inc., which owns 80 restaurant brands spanning nearly 7,000 locations, has acquired BBQ Holdings Inc., a Minnesota-based company…

3 ways to enhance your catering offering

Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, reveals how one of his units has increased sales by 30% since last year.

California Tortilla, Tacos 4 Life launching pork-filled LTOs

October 3, 2022

Two fast casual brands, Maryland-based California Tortilla and Tacos4Life, based in Arkansas, have created limited-time offers featuring pork.

Wings Over searching for 'Wingfluencers'

October 3, 2022

Las Vegas-based Wings Over has created a 'Wingfluencer' program, allowing college students nationwide to apply to create content for the brand and receive free…

iniBurger launches franchising opportunities

October 3, 2022

IniBurger, which has two locations in theSan Francisco Bay area, has received approval to offer franchises in California and across the U.S. Founded with the…

Velvet Taco opening 23rd Texas location

October 3, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco's 23rd Texas location opened Monday in Houston's Memorial City district at 10201 Katy Freeway, marking the brand's 35th location.

Bobby’s Burgers landing at Phoenix airport

October 3, 2022

Intelligration Capital BB LLC, the licensor and franchisor company for Bobby's Burgers, created by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, has inked a deal to open at…

Mr Pickle's adding up to 20 locations

October 3, 2022

California-based Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has added a franchisee — Hungry Hospitality — to its family. The father-son team of Woody and Jason DeMayo, as well…

El Pollo Loco leverages digital signage software from Navori

October 3, 2022

El Pollo Loco, a Mexican restaurant chain based primarily in the southwestern U.S., has launched digital signage menu boards powered by Navori QL digital…

Restaurant chains raise over $12M for minimum wage battle

October 3, 2022

Big food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks and McDonald's, have raised over $12 million dollars in efforts to reverse a California law that…

Cowboy Chicken tackles food costs with dark meat offering

October 3, 2022

As inflation soars, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is trying to keep prices down by launching two dark meat chicken specials. They include a two-piece dark…

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Food relief efforts seek support in wake of Hurricane Ian

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food relief organizations are seeking donations as thousands of Floridians are in need of emergency supplies.

How Tech Innovations Prime Mr. Pickle’s for Explosive Growth

In this fastcasual.com fireside chat, Chris Schefler, director of brand management of Mr. Pickles, will explore some of the top innovations that the industry…

Pokemoto entering South Carolina

September 30, 2022

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, is entering South Carolina by signing two franchise deals for Myrtle Beacon and Carolina…

Teriyaki Madness hires real estate VP

September 30, 2022

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Colorado, has inked deals for 95 units this year. To ensure they are supported the brand has…

Digital pick-up lanes open at Ike's

September 29, 2022

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has converted two traditional drive-thru lanes in Mesa and South Tempe, Arizona, to digital pick-up-only lanes…

Ellianos Coffee giving free coffee to Hurricane Ian linemen

September 29, 2022

As Hurricane Ian continues to wreak havoc on Florida's southwest coast as a Category 4 storm, thousands of linemen are trying to restore power to those…

Free webinar explores how to build digital storefront

September 29, 2022

Customers expect the same personalized and convenient experience, no matter how they order, be it dine-in, online or via an app. The average restaurant…

Starbird lands at University of California-Berkeley

September 29, 2022

Starbird has opened on the University of California-Berkeley campus, marking its third non-traditional location and 13th unit in California.