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.

Ike's invests in Bangin' Buns

September 9, 2021

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has 80 units in the western part of the U.S, has invested in Los Angeles-based Bangin' Buns to help expand the young concept…

Tying it all together: how restaurant marketing leaders measure and quantify impact in an increasingly omnichannel world

The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that’s upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…

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Freebirds taps Qu to create 'seamless customer experience'

September 9, 2021

Freebirds World Burritos is deploying the Qu unified omnichannel ordering platform at its 55 restaurants, making it easier and faster for guests to place…

Mongolian Concepts snags former Jimmy John's CEO to lead brands

September 9, 2021

Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and Bd's Mongolian Grill, has hired Gregg Majewski, former Jimmy John's CEO, as its CEO.

How Does Dual SIM Work? Expand Network Options Improving Uptime

A wireless cellular router generates connectivity to the internet utilizing a modem embedded in the router through a SIM card that connects to an assigned…

Taffer's Tavern opening 1st Boston area location

September 9, 2021

Taffer's Tavern, a full-service tavern concept founded and developed by hospitality expert and "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, will open its first Boston area…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 20th Texas location

September 9, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick will open next week in Midlothian, Texas, marking the chain's 20th location in the Lone Star State, according to a company press release.

Teriyaki Madness opening 6th Houston location

September 9, 2021

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness and the investment firm, Globofran, are opening a location next month in Houston, marking the city's sixth location and the…

Got hiring issues? Take 3 tips from DoorDash, Uber

by Sean Behr

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of companies have high volume hiring demands, yet almost seven in 10 are getting fewer candidates applying for jobs this year than last…

Sweetfin hits up Orange County

September 9, 2021

Sweetfin, a California-inspired poke concept, is opening its 13th unit Saturday in Costa Mesa, which is its first in Orange County, according to a company…

2 Panera VIPs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit 2021

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Very few fast casual brands have been as successful as Panera Bread over the years, and that success is directly linked to its willingness to take risks when…

MOD Pizza taps Becky Mulligan as operations SVP

September 9, 2021

MOD Super Fast Pizza LLC has appointed Becky Mulligan as senior vice president of operations, according to a press release.

Can 'Chipotle Creator Class' redefine the creator economy?

September 9, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its Creator Class, a program that taps some of its most influential fans to take a creator-first approach to promoting…

Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options

September 9, 2021

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…

BarSight Releases Free Employee Scheduling Software for Restaurants

New free subscription plan from BarSight Restaurant Systems offers unlimited scheduling for restaurants, with automatic labor forecasting and sales…