News & Media
900th Tropical Smoothie opens on military base
November 17, 2020
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its 900th cafe. Located at 7280 Ingersoll Street on the Fort Benning military base in Georgia and owned by…
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Freddy's developing 50 units in Southeast US
November 17, 2020
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, based in Wichita, Kansas, has signed a multi-unit agreement with RSolution Holdings to develop 50 restaurants over…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe's mobile-focused strategy paying off
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
Under the guidance of Michael Lapid, chief information and digital officer, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, implemented curbside pickup and third-party partnerships…
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No subscriptions attached: Corner Bakery gifting free coffee til year's end
November 16, 2020
Corner Bakery is hoping to secure its spot on the nice list this holiday season by gifting guests free coffee through Dec. 31.
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Beyond Meat launching 2 burger options
November 16, 2020
Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's…
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Capriotti's posts major sales growth
November 16, 2020
By embracing technology and menu innovations, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop reported double-digit same-store sales increases for Q2 and Q3.
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Free webinar to get your brand tech-ready for 2021
Restaurant brands have learned survival strategies over the last year, and many leaned on tech. This webinar sums up the critical tech traits restaurants need…
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BurgerFi opens ghost kitchen in Chicago
November 16, 2020
In a partnership with virtual kitchen provider, Epic Kitchens, BurgerFi opened its first ghost kitchen Monday in Downtown Chicago and is serving customers via…
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5 restaurant innovations needed now more than ever
by Aric Nissen — Chief Marketing Officer, Restaurant Technologies
The future of the restaurant business is already here. Emerging technologies such as robotic automation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, virtual kitchens…
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Lefty's accelerates Texas, California expansion
November 13, 2020
Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks Hoagies & Grill's founder Sam Berry and CEO Allie T. Mallad are opening take-out and curbside pick-up locations in Houston and…
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DoorDash files for IPO
November 13, 2020
DoorDash is ready to go public, officially filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class…
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DoorDash launches $200M Main Street Strong initiative
November 13, 2020
DoorDash is launching a five-year, $200 million Main Street Strong pledge designed to empower local communities. The company said, in a news release that it…
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Has US demonized restaurant industry as spreader of pandemic?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As a surge in COVID-19 grips the nation, restaurateurs are growing weary of the finger-pointing at their businesses as a major factor of rising cases. Instead…
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Tacos 4 Life cofounder reveals what it takes to succeed with a mission-focused brand
By Austin Samuelson, Tacos 4 Life owner and co-founder
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Roti rolls out curbside to-go in Chicago
November 12, 2020
Roti, a Chicago-based company known for bowls, salads and pitas, is doubling down on its efforts to keep team members and customers safe by launching a…
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Starbucks, Panera Bread, McDonald’s winning the digital game
November 12, 2020
Digital sales will make up over 50% of limited-service restaurants' business by 2025, according to a study by Incisiv, which also predicted that although…
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You have a salad ... in a bar?
November 12, 2020
Innovation is a big part of most fast casual menus, and Washington D.C.-based Fresh Baguette is no exception. It created two salads, but the twist is that they…
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Study: Consumers prefer mobile pay
November 12, 2020
Due to COVID-19, contactless payment technology has been in high demand and has shown significant growth for both consumers and businesses. Appetize recently…
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Chipotle launches 4th edition of Challenger Series
November 12, 2020
Chipotle has launched the fourth edition of its 2020 Challenger Series, an online tournament that gives fans the chance to face-off against athletes…
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Clean Juice serving Pittsburgh Penguins
November 12, 2020
Ann Marie Laird, a franchisee for Clean Juice, is opening her third store, north of downtown Pittsburgh. The restaurant marks the fourth store in the market in…
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