Comedian George Lopez creates virtual taco joint

May 5, 2021

Actor and comedian George Lopez has created a virtual restaurant brand — George Lopez Tacos — to deliver his "badass street tacos" to cities nationwide by June…

5 ingredients every chef should use in vegetarian recipes

Certified Master Chef Daryl Shular, owner of Farmed Kitchen & Bar and the Shular Institute, reveals five things all vegetarian meals should have.

Shake Shack promotes chief people officer

May 5, 2021

New York City-based Shake Shack has promoted Diane Neville, formerly SVP of People Resources at Shake Shack, to the role of chief people officer.

The Ultimate Guide to Accessorizing the Point of Sale

Discover the must-have POS accessories that can boost efficiency and profitability for any business.

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Killer Burger adding to hometown lineup

May 4, 2021

Portland-based Killer Burger is opening the city's fifth restaurant and the brand's 13th location overall in a shopping and restaurant district in the Slabtown…

Slim Chickens inks 30-unit deal

May 4, 2021

Slim Chickens has inked a deal with Charlotte-based Break Bread Ventures as well as an investor group to add 30 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and…

Rebounding on steroids: Lessons learned from former Yum! CEO

While restaurateurs have had their share of setbacks over the last year or more, how brands fare going forward depends very much on how each company executes…

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Sysco boosts earnings against 13.7% sales decline for Q3 2021

May 4, 2021

Sales for Sysco Corp. in the third quarter fell 13.7% from $13.7 billion in Q3 2020 to $11.8 billion, in Q3 2021, ending March 27, 2021, according to an…

The Habit Burger Grill opens in Atwater, California

May 4, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill will host a grand opening Wednesday of its Commerce Avenue Applegate Ranch Shopping Center in Atwater, California. In concern for the…

Yogurtland enhances mobile loyalty platform

May 4, 2021

California-based Yogurtland is offering online ordering and has revamped its mobile app and Rewards Program via a partnership with Olo, a digital ordering…

Consumers using Google accounts to place food orders

May 4, 2021

Paytronix Systems Inc. has integrated with Google to make it easier for consumers to order food directly through their Google accounts, according to a company…

Is your brand getting cheated via this messaging app?

May 4, 2021

Technological threats and scams are a sad fact of life in the restaurant realm, but there's one taking place now via the Telegram app that's causing particular…

Mod enters its 'salad days'

May 4, 2021

Mod Pizza has introduced a new salad menu across its more than 490 stores nationwide, a news release said. Customers can customize any of the new classic…

Saladworks puts some 'wow' in new menu items

May 4, 2021

Saladworks, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is launching its most ambitious menu update in the brand's 35-year history and it's all about…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens first Brooklyn location

May 4, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its wide array of hand-crafted sandwiches, debuted its first Brooklyn location at 88 Livingston Street. The new shop…

Island Poke lands 2 franchisees

May 4, 2021

UK-based Island Poke, which has seven corporate-owned locations, has signed its first two franchise partners, which will bring a development pipeline of 2…

BurgerFi taps Henry Gonzalez as CMO

May 3, 2021

The new chief marketing officer at BurgerFi is Henry Gonzalez, who has over 25 years of food business experience, a news release said. The news comes on the…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 11th South Carolina unit

May 3, 2021

Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is continuing its South Carolina expansion, opening May 11 in Anderson at 1708 East Greenville St. It marks the…

Freddy's COO: 'You can go your own way'

Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, reveals that although the chain has never strayed from the "Freddy's Way," it has…

Ted's Tacos reopens in Oklahoma City

May 3, 2021

Ted's Tacos and Cantina reopened Saturday in Oklahoma City after a February snowstorm caused it to close.