WOWorks opens inside New York Walmart

September 20, 2021

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has debuted its first location in a Walmart Grocery…

Does your delivery experience offer these 3 things?

by Jacqueline Mueller — SVP, smg

To drive profitable growth, restaurants need to simplify and optimize both the customer and employee experience, from menu design to how tickets are…

Global food service industry to reach $4.1T by 2026

September 20, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for food service industry, which was $3.5 trillion in 2020, is hit $4.1 trillion by 2026, according to a Global…

Need to renegotiate your lease? Expert weighs in

The restaurant industry continues to face significant challenges as states and regions continue with restrictions to address the coronavirus pandemic. In…

Peerless upgrades outdoor digital menu boards

September 20, 2021

Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of AV solutions and accessories, has launched an upgrade of its outdoor digital menu boards, designed to support…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. comes to St. Louis, Missouri

September 17, 2021

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a Louisiana-based juice and smoothie bar franchise, is opening at least four locations in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The first store…

Paris Baguette set to debut in Canada

September 17, 2021

Paris Baguette, a fast casual bakery-cafe serving French croissant and patisserie, will open its first Canada location, with plans to land in Toronto in June…

How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…

On top of change? Don’t miss ‘New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World’

September 17, 2021

Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.

Smokey Bones, Nathan’s Famous execs to discuss ghost kitchens at 1-day virtual event

Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for restaurant executives.

Wayback Burgers launches Cheeseburger Hall of Fame

September 16, 2021

Wayback Burgers has created a Cheeseburger Hall of Fame and is offering a buy one, get one free classic burger promotion in honor of National Cheeseburger Day…

Pokemoto opens 4 locations in Northern Virginia

September 16, 2021

Pokemoto, an expanding Hawaiian poke bowl concept and subsidiary of Muscle Maker, is the food and meal provider at four locations, along with two coffee shops…

Tropical Smoothie using FlyBuy to streamline off-premise orders

September 16, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has partnered with Flybuy — created by Radius Networks — to help franchisees maximize labor efficiency when filling curbside, in-cafe…

Salsarita's cutting labor, food costs with back-office platform

September 16, 2021

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill is streamlining its inventory and scheduling platforms by rolling out Data Central powered by ParTech. Charlotte-based…

Dublin-based software delivery company lands $8M investment

September 16, 2021

Vromo, a Dublin-based restaurant delivery SaaS business serving Europe and the U.S., has landed $8 million in growth capital, as well as a new shareholder, No…

Taffer's Tavern opens in Washington DC stadium

September 16, 2021

Taffer's Tavern, owned by "Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer, kicked off its inaugural weekend at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, home of the NFL's Washington…

Coolgreens entering Florida market

September 16, 2021

Coolgreens is planting roots in the South Florida market, opening this fall in Delray Beach, CEO Robert Lee said in a company press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes SVP to COO

September 16, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted former SVP of Operations Richard Key to chief operations officer.

Why operators should plan now for lease accounting compliance

by Taj Adhav

After a one-year pandemic deferral, ASC 842 goes into effect for private companies at the end of this year.  Yes, there's another deadline, essential for you…

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…