El Pollo Loco hatching 9 units in Northern California

September 14, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc. is making good on its plans to expand throughout parts of the Western United States, inking a multi-unit agreement with TWS Restaurant…

Dickey's franchisee opening Dog Haus in Michigan

September 14, 2021

Dog Haus will serve the Great Lakes State via two restaurants in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the first of which is expected to open in 2022.

Workers are serving themselves: Restaurants should as well

by Victoria Avery — Marketing Specialist, GRUBBRR

The pandemic has turned the restaurant industry on its head, with employees realizing that restaurants need them more than they need restaurants. This newfound…

Slim Chickens hatches 1st Georgia location

September 14, 2021

Slim Chickens, a fast casual brand featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has opened its first Georgia location, according to a company press release.

Fazoli's lands in Zanesville, Ohio

September 14, 2021

Fazoli's, a QSR chain known for made-to-order Italian dishes and unlimited breadsticks, has opened in Zanesville, Ohio, according to a company press release.

Macque's BBQ International launches franchise initiative

September 14, 2021

Macque's BBQ International has launched a fast casual franchise system, CEO and President Michael Thomas said in a company press release.

Tattle announces integration with Thanx

September 14, 2021

Tattle, an innovator in the customer experience improvement category, has announced its integration with Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform…

Could the next chicken war be vegan?

September 14, 2021

Diners have more choices than ever before, and that include vegans. Impossible Foods launched its plant-based chicken product for restaurants this week, while…

TalentReef Introduces Integrated Conversational AI Chatbot

Leading talent management platform delivers innovation to help solve today’s hourly workforce hiring crisis

Dickey's executing franchise agreement for Africa

September 13, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has signed a master agreement with exclusive rights to grow its Africa presence by opening eight locations in Botswana over the span of a…

50-year-old bagel brand launching franchising program

September 13, 2021

After 50 years of serving bagels in New York City, H&H Bagels, which has four locations, is hoping to franchise across the U.S.

Slim Chickens squeezing into Iowa

September 13, 2021

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to bring nine locations to cities throughout central Iowa. Seasoned restaurant operators Jeff and Leanne Brands…

Wingstop's Nicolas Boudet lands 2nd role

September 13, 2021

Wingstop has awarded a second role to Nicolas Boudet, who has been serving as president of International since 2018. He is now also SVP of Global Development.

Hot Head Burritos opening in Jackson, Ohio

September 13, 2021

Hot Head Burritos has announced a Cantina location opening soon in Jackson, Ohio. The 2,400-square-foot location will seat more than 90 guests, offer outdoor…

SpotOn acquires Appetize

September 13, 2021

SpotOn, a software and payments company, has announced the acquisition of Appetize, an enterprise commerce platform for food, beverage and retail.

Savory Fund invests in expanding Pincho concept

September 10, 2021

Savory Fund, an investment entity focused on delivering outsized returns through strategic investments in the food and beverage industry, has invested in the…

PJ's Coffee multi-unit franchisee does these 4 things before adding locations

Barry Prendergast, who owns six PJ's Coffee units, describes how decides when the time is right to expand with additional franchise locations.

Sweeping vaccine mandates to affect American employers

September 10, 2021

President Joe Biden has directed the Labor Department to mandate employers with more than 100 workers require the COVID-19 vaccine for their employees or…

DoorDash, Uber, GrubHub sue NYC over fee caps

September 10, 2021

Third-party delivery services DoorDash, Uber and GrubHub are suing New York City over fee caps, according to a Fox Business report.

JPMorgan buys restaurant review platform

September 10, 2021

JPMorgan Chase is buying The Infatuation, a restaurant review and recommendation platform, according to a CNN Business report.