Chipotle violated US labor laws, says NLRB

December 20, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing allegations that it fired a New York employee in retaliation for complaining about workplace problems and trying to organize…

Kat Cole keynoting 2020 Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

December 19, 2019

Kat Cole, COO and president, North America of FOCUS Brands — parent company of Jamba, Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, and…

Advantech Honored with Wendy’s Golden Link Award for Intelligent Payment Systems

Advantech Co. Ltd. (TWSE stock code: 2395), a global leader in intelligent systems, is thrilled to announce it has been selected as the winner of the Golden…

Can Chipotle's new design support its billion-dollar digital business?

December 19, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new restaurant design to better support its billion-dollar digital business. In-restaurant features are being installed to…

Saladworks growing North Carolina presence

December 19, 2019

Saladworks is looking to expand across North Carolina and has already signed two major deals for the Charlotte and Raleigh area. NFL cornerback and free agent…

Technology & CX in Restaurants

As restaurant operators face challenges on a variety of fronts, many are turning to technological tools to enhance how they serve their guests.

Peet's Coffee merging wtih Jacobs Douwe Egberts, exploring IPO

December 18, 2019

Berkeley, California-based Peet's Coffee has joined forces with Netherlands-based Jacobs Douwe Egberts to explore an IPO. The company — now called JDE Peet's …

Slim Chickens hits 100th unit

December 18, 2019

Six years into franchising, Slim Chickens has opened its 100th location. Over the past 12 months, the brand has celebrated nearly 20 franchise openings…

Jollibee expands Canadian footprint

December 18, 2019

Jollibee is opening its first Saskatchewan, Canada store, and doors to its fourth location in Ontario, Canada this month.

Pieology goes 'whole-hog' this holiday

December 18, 2019

Pieology is pigging out this holiday with its Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza LTO that includes hand-shredded pulled pork, red onions, cilantro and the…

Artichoke Basille's to hit Times Square

December 18, 2019

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is hitting the square, as in Time Square, when it opens just a few blocks away from the Big Apple's big meeting spot later this month…

The Halal Guys expands in Atlanta area

December 17, 2019

The Halal Guys is continuing its expansion across the Atlanta area with a location at 3455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., in Duluth, Georgia.

Gloria Jean's opens drive-thru unit in Illinois

December 17, 2019

Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened its latest drive-thru location in Homewood, Illinois. Located in Cherry Creek Plaza on the corner of Governors Highway and…

The Pizza Diet

As the 20’s get ready to come Roaring In, Rapid Fired Pizza is ready to help everyone trying to eat healthier, drop a couple of pounds, and still enjoy really…

Huey Magoo's opens in Sunrise, Florida

December 17, 2019

Just a few weeks following the opening of Central Florida-based Huey Magoo's first restaurant in Georgia, the brand opened its first unit in Sunrise, Florida…

Dill & Parsley launches digital loyalty and mobile ordering

December 17, 2019

Dill & Parsley, a fast casual restaurant group based in New York, said it launched a new digital loyalty and mobile ordering app. 

Mutts Cantina opening in Allen, Texas

December 17, 2019

Mutts Canine Cantina is opening next year in Allen,Texas, via a partnership with Franchisee Pavan Shree. The restaurant and dog park concept will be within the…

Chef Chatter: How to guide the new generation of cooks

The days of the hardened, callous and unforgiving chefs running kitchens are gone, according to Chef Anthony Jacquet, co-owner of Claudine Kitchen & Bakeshop.

Restaurant gift cards are all the rage this season

December 17, 2019

Restaurant gift cards are in high demand, according to research from the National Restaurant Association, which found that 72% of people wanted one this…

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