Roundtable: 'How to Design a Technology Strategy for Your Restaurant'

The restaurant leader's task of staying up-to-date on restaurant tech is a harrowing one, but this hour-long roundtable discussion on pizza restaurant…

The Local Culinary waiving franchise fees on ghost concepts

November 17, 2020

In an effort to help restaurants drum up business during the pandemic, The Local Culinary, a virtual restaurant group, is waiving all initial fees for new…

Revolut launches Google Pay in 10 markets

November 17, 2020

Revolut, a global financial app with approximately 13 million users, will be among the first financial services companies to offer Google Pay as a service…

Smokey Bones' 'winged' brand takes flight

November 17, 2020

One of the two ghost kitchen concepts that casual dining barbecue brand — Smokey Bones — first launched late last year — The Wing Experience — is soaring in…

Freebirds launches on-demand delivery

November 17, 2020

Freebirds World Burrito, a Texas-based Mexican restaurant concept, is offering on-demand delivery via a partnership with fellow Texas-based company, Favor…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…