How Tropical Smoothie uses tech to provide old-school hospitality

Charles Watson reveals how the 800-unit chain balances the use of technology with providing the "homespun experience" that his customers expect.

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KC barbecue joint now serving Nebraska Furniture Mart customers

December 2, 2019

Blind Box BBQ is opening Monday inside Nebraska Furniture Mart at 1601 Village West Prkwy., in Kansas City. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant features a bar…

Former pilot bringing Dickey's to Snohomish, Washington

December 2, 2019

Former airlines captain Steve Barton has inked a deal to bring Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Snohomish, Washington.

Muscle Maker files for IPO

November 27, 2019

Fast casual chain, Muscle Maker, aims to raise up to $59 million in an initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The filing is the second try at the public…

QSR, fast casual menuboards study reveals big areas for improvement

November 27, 2019

 When it comes to QSR menu boards, customers have some very definite opinions about what they like and don't, but now a large national survey of those…

Shake Shack testing delivery in South Korea

November 27, 2019

South Koreans can now order Shake Shack without leaving their couches. The Korea Herald reported Wednesday that SPC Group, the operator of the Shake…

Are social media breaks the new smoke breaks?

Given a choice between a position that allows some access to a cellphone and a position that allows none, most people are going to choose having some access to…

3 ways to take advantage of the delivery market with ghost kitchens

Time will tell if ghost kitchens are truly sustainable and here to stay, but if you are a restaurant owner, it’s worth taking a look at the various models…

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Dog Haus headed to Phoenix

November 26, 2019

Dog Haus Biergarten, a fast casual concept with a full bar, is opening next year in Phoenix. Located at 1 E. Washington St., Block 22, it's Franchisee Mondo…

Rapid Fired Pizza Milford Gives Away 200 Free Pizzas for Grand Opening

Rapid Fired Pizza is hosting a grand opening of yet another brand-new location in Milford, Ohio on Thursday, December 5th. The Grand Opening event will include…

Starbucks hires diversity officer

November 26, 2019

Starbucks has made Nzinga Shaw its global chief inclusion and diversity officer, according to a LinkedIn post from Shaw that said she was "thrilled to join…

Go! Go! Curry! prepping 7th NYC store

November 26, 2019

Japanese fast casual Go! Go! Go! Curry! is getting ready to open its seventh New York City store.

Saladworks joining up

November 26, 2019

Saladworks has partnered with the United States Air Force to develop restaurants on U.S. bases.  "A couple of years ago, we embarked on a revamp of our…

Main Squeeze Juice expands New Orleans footprint

November 26, 2019

Main Squeeze Juice Co., which opened its initial store in New Orleans, is planning to add another location in early 2020. The store will be located at 82…

Chef Chatter: A guide to captivating Gen Z

Chefs should do their parts to help their marketing teams combat brand fatigue.

8 ways to prevent restaurant workers from spreading Hep A

Since the Hepatitis A virus spreads so easily and quickly through food and water, it’s a huge threat for restaurants. It’s critical that restaurants take every…

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Olo tests in-vehicle food ordering with BMW at Nekter Juice Bar, Portillo's Hot Dogs

November 25, 2019

Olo, a mobile food ordering platform, announced a pilot program with BMW to test in-vehicle ordering, starting with Nekter Juice Bar and Portillo's Hot Dogs. 

Rapid Fired Pizza Merrillville Gives Away 250 Free Pizzas Today

Rapid Fired Pizza’s third Indiana location in Merrillville is giving away 250 free pizzas to celebrate their grand opening today. This new Rapid Fired Pizza…

Cowboy Chicken delivering turkey to first responders

November 22, 2019

As a show of gratitude to first responders in the communities it serves, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is launching a turkey giveback promotion during…

Dickey's lands at DFW

November 22, 2019

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened in Terminal C at Dallas Fort Worth Airport. Across from Gate 6, the restaurant…