Chipotle raising menu prices to accommodate wage increases

June 9, 2021

Just a few weeks after Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced increases to its average minimum wage, CEO Brian R. Niccol said Tuesday that it was raising menu…

Hattie B's 'flocks' to chip market

June 9, 2021

Hattie B's Hot Chicken has created Nashville Hot chicken chips in partnership with keto-friendly Flock Chicken Chips, a subsidiary of The Naked Market based in…

Chicken Guy adding 5th unit

June 9, 2021

Guy Fieri, a chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best Selling author and Emmy Award-winning TV host, has partnered again with Planet Hollywood founder and…

Scratch Kitchen using UV-C light to prevent COVID-19

June 9, 2021

Scratch Kitchen, a sustainable takeout and delivery brand in Boulder, Colorado, has implemented UV-C light technology to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At the…

How Pancheros loyalty-first marketing plan lifted sales

Week over week, the Iowa-based chain saw a 105% increase in check-ins, a 135% increase of new sign-ups and a 125% increase in daily loyalty sales.

Operation: Falafel makes American debut

June 8, 2021

Dubai-based Operation: Falafel, a Middle Eastern street food concept, made its American debut last week in NYC at 232 7th Ave.

Main Squeeze expanding to Northshore

June 8, 2021

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a Louisiana-based juice and smoothie bar franchise, is expanding its presence to the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, opposite of New…

Clean Juice's flagship store opening with kiosk, digital signage

June 8, 2021

Charlotte-based Clean Juice is relocating its flagship store just a few roads away from its original Birkdale Landing location on Cranlyn Road in Huntersville…

George Lopez's taco joint now serving 80 cities

June 8, 2021

Actor and comedian George Lopez's virtual restaurant brand — George Lopez Tacos — is now available in 80 cities, including Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New…

Restaurant distribution member network adds PFG to rolls

June 8, 2021

Foodservice distribution member network, the Independent Marketing Alliance (IMA), has added Performance Food Group (PFG) to its buying and marketing group…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: SOCi

SOCi is a leading marketing platform built specifically for "next-level" multi-location marketers. Our customers include top brands and influencers like Ace…

Mountain Mike's opens Oceanside store No. 2

June 8, 2021

Family-style pizza chain, Mountain Mike's has opened a second Oceanside, California store in the Camino Town and Country Shopping Center on South El Camino…

June 22 webinar uncovers the labor shortage solution you already have in-house

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

You know how you can be searching for your sunglasses, only to find they were on your head the whole time? On June 22 a free webinar will show participants how…

Bubu opening 3rd location

June 8, 2021

Chef Troy Guard — the leader of Denver-based TAG Restaurant Group, which owns eight restaurant concepts — is opening the third location of its build-your-bowl…

Greek From Greece adding 4 locations in 2021

June 8, 2021

Despite the pandemic, Greek From Greece Cafe maintained its growth trajectory in 2020 and is growing from 10 to at least 14 locations by year's end, a company…

Pure Green adding 30 locations

June 8, 2021

With a mantra of "Building healthier communities around the globe," Pure Green is opening 30 corporate and franchise stores this year in Georgia, Illinois…

Dillas Quesadillas coming soon to Denton, Texas

June 8, 2021

Plano, Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas is opening this week in Denton, Texas, at 1715 A Loop 288 #100, according to a company press release.

TalentReef Major Product Release Enables the Service Industry to Recruit and Hire 77% Faster

New innovative features help hourly employers deliver a streamlined applicant experience that increases applicant flow, reduces drop-off rates, and decreases…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: ShiftPixy

ShiftPixy is a workforce engagement platform enabling restaurants to enjoy the flexibility of the gig economy and capitalize on online delivery while keeping…

Kitchen United opens Asian concept in US locations

June 7, 2021

Ghost kitchen company Kitchen United has made a deal with the international multi-platform Asian food business, Camile Food Group, to launch a nutrition-led…