Just Salad opens in Harlem, New York

May 18, 2022

Just Salad, a fast casual restaurant concept with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, has opened in Harlem, New York, becoming the…

German Doner Kebab strengthens leadership team

May 18, 2022

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab has made two new appointments to its operations team. Nick Scovell, who served most recently as head of Franchise…

Uber taps autonomous cars, robots for Cali cities, adding car charge feature into app

May 18, 2022

Uber is launching pilot food delivery strategies, tapping robots and autonomous cars, in two California cities and also deploying an electric vehicle charging…

Yodeck survey says restaurants see gains with digital signage

May 18, 2022

In Q2 of 2022, Yodeck Digital Signage ran a survey to evaluate the impact of digital signage in the restaurant industry, according to a company press release.

Stayntouch teams with Tabit on contactless hospitality platform

May 18, 2022

Stayntouch, a provider of hotel property management systems and contactless technology, has introduced a direct integration with Tabit, a mobile-first…

Café Rio Mexican Grill digital concept drives volume gains

May 18, 2022

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, featuring digital kiosk ordering, drive-thru, curbside ordering and mobile app ordering, recently reported stellar sales at its…

QSR Automations Steps into a New Era

With new leadership and a new look, the industry leader in kitchen technology is poised to take on the next 25 years.

Chi’Lantro BBQ opening 9th unit

May 17, 2022

Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening its ninth location by month's end in South Austin on the corner of Brodie and Slaughter Lane inside the Shady Hollow Village Shopping…

Curry Up Now opening in Dallas

May 17, 2022

Curry Up Now, a California-based franchise, will open this summer in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It will feature a large dining room, a dog-friendly…

Vegan barbecue joint opens in NYC

May 17, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, a plant-based barbecue brand that has been selling its BBQ sauces and rubs since 2020, opened its first storefront Tuesday in the heart of New…

Chicken Salad Chick making New Mexico debut

May 17, 2022

Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chick has signed a five-unit franchise agreement with Jennifer Sanchez and Keith Murray to enter New Mexico, according to a company…

Clean Juice names COO

May 17, 2022

Charlotte-based Clean Juice has hired Tripp Setliff to COO. He will oversee all store operational initiatives including development, supply chain, training and…

Shake Shack testing non-dairy custard

May 17, 2022

Shake Shack is testing plant-based versions of its custard — Non-Dairy Chocolate Custard and Non-Dairy Chocolate Shake — this summer in New York and South…

Death to delivery, long live delivery: Why restaurants must embrace first-party delivery

by Andy Lowder — Technical Sales Manager / Business Development, Menufy by HungerRush

Third-party delivery providers charge restaurant fees as high as 30% per order, and these extra costs slash deeply into the already razor-thin margins. To meet…

Ziggi's, Main Squeeze launching fruity LTOs

May 17, 2022

As summer approaches, two fast casuals, New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. and Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee, are launching fruity limited-time beverages.

DoorDash expanding store footprint on Long Island

May 17, 2022

Food delivery company DoorDash is getting ready to open two DashMart convenience stores on Long Island, New York.

Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100 improves variety and speed for drive-thrus

May 17, 2022

Coca-Cola has launched its Freestyle 8100, a back-of-house dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion, according to a press release. The…

Jack in the Box Selects Jolt as Exclusive Food Safety Software Vendor

Jack in the Box Inc. has selected Jolt, the leader in digital food safety and operations execution software, to be their exclusive vendor for digital food…

US Foods renews Toast partnership

May 16, 2022

US Foods, a foodservice distributor, has renewed its partnership with Toast, a provider of a digital platform for restaurants, according to a press release.

Big Chicken popping up in Saudi Arabia

May 16, 2022

Big Chicken, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's craft-casual chicken concept, is set to open a seasonal pop-up location during Jeddah Season in Jeddah, Saudi…