Lemonade Mtn Dew making debut at Which Wich

May 24, 2021

Just in time for summer, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches and Mtn Dew are giving customers the chance to try Mtn Dew Vibe, a fountain drink combining classic…

Hot Dog Shoppe creates 2 leadership roles

May 24, 2021

In preparation of expanding, Ohio-based Hot Dog Shoppe has created two roles, hiring Zach Weiser to lead field operations and Greg Kenyon to fill the role of…

SpotOn named 'tech partner' for Georgia Restaurant Association

May 24, 2021

The Georgia Restaurant Association has tapped SpotOn, a provider of restaurant management systems and small business technology, as its "preferred technology."

Husband-and-wife duo bringing Wow Wow Hawaiian to Florida

May 24, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with husband-and-wife Andrew and Anju Lynn to bring five locations to Florida, marking…

Shaq's Big Chicken names former Budweiser exec as CEO

May 21, 2021

Shaquille O'Neal has named Josh Halpern as CEO for Big Chicken, a fast casual restaurant concept with locations in Las Vegas and Glendale, California…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Huddle Tickets

Huddle Tickets, LLC is the "Leader in High School Event Tickets and Marketing." We connect brands to our network of 15,000+ high schools and communities across…

PepsiCo giving $1M to Asian-owned restaurants

May 21, 2021

Recognizing the devastating business and social impact to the Asian American community over the past year, PepsiCo and The PepsiCo Foundation have pledged $…

West African immigrants opening Capriotti's in Manhattan

May 21, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, which serves hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, is opening this weekend in Manhattan at 1711 2nd Ave.

5 ways Eggs Up Grill CEO tackling labor shortages

Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, reveals how he finds and keeps employees during a time when brands are struggling to find workers.

Veggie Grill's meatless BBQ kit coming soon

May 21, 2021

Summers are for veggies, according to a press release from California-based Veggie Grill, which is launching a Summertime Plant-Based BBQ Kit.

Shake Shack: 'Get vaxxed to get free fries'

May 21, 2021

Shake Shack is expanding its vaccination promotion in New York to all Shack locations in the U.S., excluding airports, stadiums and ballparks, to encourage…

IHOP takes a another spin with Flip'd

May 21, 2021

Although IHOP first debuted its fast casual brand — Flip'd — two years ago, the 1,600-unit casual dining chain relaunched it this week with a few upgrades.

Mad Mex rolls out contactless pay

May 20, 2021

When life gave Pennsylvania-based Mad Mex limes, the 12-unit chain made margaritas and sold them via NCR Mobile Pay.

DiBella’s Subs upgrades back-office system

May 20, 2021

DiBella's Subs, a 43-unit chain based in Rochester, New York, has upgraded its back-office system in all locations by partnering with ParTech Inc., a wholly…

Chicken Salad Chick adding to Georgia presence

May 20, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is continuing growth in Georgia with a restaurant opening June 15 in Thomasville. Located at 2551 E. Pinetree Blvd., it marks the brand's…

Noodles & Co testing ghost kitchen

May 20, 2021

Noodles & Company, based in Colorado, is testing a ghost kitchen model in Chicago's Humboldt Park as a way to expand its 20 brick-and-mortar locations…

Panera doubling down on dual customer experience

May 20, 2021

Panera is unveiling its next-generation Panera bakery-cafe restaurant design in November in Ballwin, Missouri. Although it features more digital service…

Rush Bowls franchisee opening second store

May 20, 2021

Colorado-based Rush Bowls is opening this month in the heart of historic Simsbury, Connecticut. Under the direction of local owners Arzu and Carlos…

Biscuit Belly signs 2 multi-unit deals

May 20, 2021

Louisville-based Biscuit Belly has signed two multi-unit development agreements to franchise 10 locations in Kentucky, Tennesee and Alabama, according to a…

Noodles & Co adds tortelloni

May 20, 2021

Noodles & Company has launched three tortelloni dishes in restaurants nationwide. Tortelloni is a stuffed pasta with a shape similar to tortellini but…