News & Media
Starbucks invests millions in Chicago small businesses
October 29, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company is investing $10 million in four community lenders to drive economic opportunity in Chicago, according to a company press release.
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Tork releases online modules to boost foodservice professionals
October 29, 2019
Tork, an Essity brand in workplace hygiene, has launched Reach for the Stars, a free online module series to help foodservice managers and owners improve their…
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Muscle Maker Grill opens in Fort Meade
October 29, 2019
Muscle Maker Grill has opened its fifth Army & Air Force Exchange Service location at Fort Meade in Maryland, and it's the chain's first high-engagement…
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Fatburger following the plant-based road
October 29, 2019
Although most known for its beef burgers, Fatburger has been catering to vegans lately. The Los Angeles-based chain, owned by Fat Brands, added a plant-based…
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Captain D's driving expansion in Wisconsin, Kentucky
October 29, 2019
Captain D's is opening restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Danville, Kentucky. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and CEO of V&J Holding Cos Inc. and…
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Fajita Pete's opens in apartment complex
October 29, 2019
Fajita Pete's first College Station, Texas, restaurant is now open at 711 University Drive, Ste. 100, under the direction of Jacob Yezak and Jeremy…
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Why 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year' to update your restaurant tech
Restaurants need to take action to ensure they get the most out of the busy holiday season, and one way to do that is by upgrading their point-of-sale systems.
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Blaze will open 5 Southern Louisiana units
October 29, 2019
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to grow the brand's presence in southern Louisiana. Restaurant owner-operators, Kaleb and Khai Duong…
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Starbucks named first launch partner for Bakkt consumer crypto rollout in 2020
October 29, 2019
Bakkt Trust Co., a digital asset company that uses bitcoin, announced that Starbucks will be the first launch partner for a consumer app that it plans to debut…
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Tom + Chee parent company shakes up leadership team
October 28, 2019
GSR Brands, parent brand of Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee, has made several changes to its leadership team in hopes of growing both brands, according to a…
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Marketing on a shoestring? Yes, it can be done
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser
Social media gives operators with limited budgets a way to gain exposure to customers. Supporting charities and non-profits also helps, as a panel talk at the…
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Webinar to explore how analytics can bring more understanding to your business
Michael Shipley, analytics and insights director at Fourth, will review the elements of an analytics system to enable restaurant managers make data based…
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Chipotle prepping for Boorito time, running low on carne asada LTO
October 28, 2019
This year, like for the past 19 years, Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween with its "Boorito" event which offers discounts to customers wearing a…
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Chef Chatter: How one high-end chef brought shawarma to San Diego's fast casual scene
Chef Ibrahim wanted to expand his culinary passion by bringing one of the most popular Middle Eastern street foods, shwarma, to San Diego at Simsim Outstanding…
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Mastercard to pilot seafood supply chain with blockchain at Topco's Food City
October 27, 2019
Mastercard has entered an agreement with Envisible, a firm that tracks food industry supply chains, to use blockchain technology to track the origin of seafood…
read nowLemonShark Poke installs self-serve beer tap at Florida location
October 25, 2019
LemonShark Poke, a fast casual restaurant chain, has installed a six-tap self-serve beer tap at its recently opened location in West Palm Beach, Florida…
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Garbanzo Mediterranean debuts enhanced store design
October 25, 2019
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean is debuting an enhanced restaurant design in the city's suburb.
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October 25, 2019
Gusto, an Atlanta-based fast casual brand, has named Nick Tapp as director of marketing.
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Can the restaurant industry learn from retail's mistakes?
CJ Gaffney, director of Strategic Planning, Partners + Napier, believes there are several lessons reastaurants can take from their retailer predecessors to…
read nowAuntie Anne's, McAlister's to discuss gathering great guest feedback in Nov. 7 webinar
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Are your brand's guests giving you the straight scoop on what they want and don't want from your team? Not sure? Better check out this free webinar, featuring…
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