Former Uber boss Kalanick raises $400M for ghost kitchen, delivery platform

November 8, 2019

Travis Kalanick, the Silicon Valley icon who was ousted as CEO of Uber, raised $400 million from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund in January for his new…

Garbanzo hits SLU campus

November 8, 2019

Garbanzo is now available in CEO James Park's alma mater — St. Louis University —  inside Fusz Hall, at 3700 W. Pine Mall in St. in Louis.

El Pollo Loco pledges to be more inclusive of Hispanics

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Launched at the World Economic Forum in 2019, The Hispanic Promise is a non-legally binding way to encourage business leaders and companies to create a more…

Starbucks red cups arrive for holiday season

November 8, 2019

Starbucks customers can now get a free limited edition reusable red cup, while supplies last, and a drink discount when using the cup on future purchases…

Fatburger CEO pleased with Q3 financials

November 8, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, reported that revenues and sales were up for fiscal third quarter 2019, the 13-week period ending Sept. 29.

Burgerville exec: 'Sustainability isn't just for plant-based burgers'

November 7, 2019

As plant-based meat options continue to appear on fast casual menus in an effort to offer customers more sustainable options, Burgerville is making its own…

Atlanta-based barbecue joint names CEO, partners with NBA player

November 7, 2019

It's been a busy year for This Is It! Southern Kitchen and BBQ, an Atlanta-based Southern home-style restaurant brand. It's named Tamala Fowler as CEO…

Why Dynamic Menu Items are the Future of Restaurant Data

At Qu, we've worked tirelessly over the past year to build a unified menu management system powered by dynamic items to honestly address how broken POS has…

Best practices for integrating carryout

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By envisioning the carryout business as a component of an emerging, integrated digital ecosystem, restaurant decision makers can allocate resources in a way…

Nov. 19 webinar reveals future's best restaurant cybersecurity practices

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

How prepared is your brand for the cyber-future? If there's room for improvement in this area, this Nov. 19 webinar promises to get you up to speed.

Closures, Grubhub integration drive down Shake Shack shares

November 6, 2019

Despite reporting that total Q3 revenue grew 31.9% to $157.8 million and same-store sales increased 2%, Shake Shack shares were down nearly 20% Tuesday after…

Jon Taffer's fast casual concept lands first franchisee

November 6, 2019

Taffer's Tavern, a fast casual concept created by Jon Taffer, has landed its first franchise agreement via Five Guys Taverns LLC, which will open the first of…

Jamba goes to college

November 6, 2019

Jamba has signed a franchise agreement with multi-unit operator Kurt Wilson to expand in college markets across the Southeast. Wilson, owner and president of…

German Doner Kebab sales up 50%

November 6, 2019

Scotland-based German Doner Kebab reported a 49.6% annual increase in same-store sales and is serving £1 million ($1.3 million) in kebab sales in its…

Wavicle Data Solutions launches national restaurant practice

November 6, 2019

Wavicle Data Solutions, a provider of data and analytic services, has launched a national restaurant practice to be led by Duane Lyons. Lyons is the former…

10-year outlook: commercial foodservice poised for growth as away-from-home dining expands

November 5, 2019

The commercial foodservice industry will continue to expand as Americans eat more meals away from home, but operators face a host of challenges from a more…

Noodles & Co: 'The guest experience is never going to exceed the team member experience'

Sue Petersen, vice president of human resources at Noodles & Company, discusses her strategies for not only hiring, training and retaining workers, but also…

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Cowboy Chicken opens in Fresno

November 5, 2019

Cowboy Chicken is now open for business in the outdoor Fig Garden Village retail development at 5050 N. Palm Ave., in Fresno. This is the third Cowboy Chicken…

Paytronix launches feedback tool for online orders

November 5, 2019

Keeping delivery customers happy is quite a challenge, which is why Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched FEEDback, a module to help restaurant managers measure…

Chipotle cares about your mental health

November 5, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is providing access to mental healthcare and financial wellness for more than 80,000 employees in 2020. By simplifying access to mental…