Potbelly signs franchise deals for Florida, Illinois

September 28, 2022

Potbelly Corp.'s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, launched in 2019, is helping the brand move toward its goal of reaching 2,000 units over the next 1…

Steele Brands launches Paco & Lime

September 28, 2022

Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company which owns Stalk & Spade and Crisp & Green, has created a third fast casual concept, Paco & Lime, a…

Ovation secures $2M funding round

September 28, 2022

Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.

Buona launches franchising program

September 28, 2022

Buona, a Chicago-based Italian beef concept, is ready to expand to the Midwest, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee and Arizona via a franchise partner program…

ParTech taps machine-learning tech for loyalty software

September 27, 2022

ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Technology Corp. and provider of point-of-sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and…

Fresh Stack Burger opening 3rd location

September 27, 2022

Fresh Stack Burger Co is opening its third location next month. The store is located at 3041 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Chipotle testing AI in back-of-house, app

September 27, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting two technologies to deliver better forecasting, optimal quality and increased convenience for digital guests. One is a…

How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business

September 27, 2022

It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…

Teriyaki Madness CEO reveals 4 secrets to fueling franchise growth

With over 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, franchise investor and franchise supplier, Michael Haith has a unique perspective on what it…

Pokeworks continues global expansion via Middle East

September 26, 2022

New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired Pokeworks is expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa via a partnership with Talabat, a tech delivery…

Apola Greek Grill opening 5th location

September 26, 2022

Irvine, California-based Apola Greek Grill is welcoming Caroline Daniel, a former owner of three independent restaurants in Glendale and Pasadena, as its…

HOA Brands hires CDO

September 26, 2022

HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and its fast casual concept, Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as its chief development officer.

Which Wich: Get your 'bread in the clouds'

September 26, 2022

Dallas-based Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is giving guests a healthier way to order their sandwiches by creating the "Cloud'WICH" in partnership with The…

Chick N Max signs 25-unit deal for Houston

September 26, 2022

Witchita, Kansas-based Chick N Max is headed to Texas, thanks to a 25-unit area development agreement with Aaron Johnson, a nearly 30-year veteran of the…

Taco Bell, Arby's franchisee exec to open #QSRNext's keynote

September 26, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Doner Shack debuting flagship in Glasgow

September 23, 2022

Doner Shack, a Berlin-inspired street-food concept, is opening its flagship and fourth restaurant next month in Glasgow. Seating 65 people, the…

Salad and Go donates 8,600 pounds of food to help feed the hungry

September 23, 2022

Arizona-based Salad and Go doubled down on its mission "to make fresh, nutritious food affordable and convenient for all" by joining Feeding America's fight to…

Dickey's adding to Michigan footprint

September 23, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened in Holland, Michigan, and is celebrating with a guest appreciation tailgate party from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Ramen King Keisuke launching in California

September 23, 2022

Ramen King Keisuke, a fast casual concept led by Tokyo's chef Keisuke Takeda, is opening Saturday in Monterey Park in Los Angeles and will serve Tonkotsu Broth…

Innovative Ways Loyalty Programs Can Increase Sales for Your Restaurant

Supply shortages, labor shortages, the tail end of a pandemic and a recession definitely don’t sound like a recipe for success for any business, and we are all…