NBA's Kris Humphries partners with Crisp & Green

July 11, 2018

Minnesota-based Crisp & Green is partnering with Minneapolis native and former NBA athlete, Kris Humphries, as the brand's first franchise partner…

Slapfish plans for expansion

July 11, 2018

Slapfish has aggressive expansion set for the second half of 2018, with plans to open up to 10 additional locations by the end of the year, according to a…

Taco Del Mar acquired by High Bluff Capital Partners

July 10, 2018

High Bluff Capital Partners has added Taco Del Mar to its portfolio, according to The Seattle Times. 

Blaze opens Santa Cruz store

July 10, 2018

Blaze will open a 2,500-square-foot open kitchen restaurant Thursday on Mission Street in Santa Cruz,  California, a news release said. The location will offer…

Toast secures $115M in funding

July 10, 2018

Toast, a restaurant management platform, has secured $115 million in Series D funding for research and development, recruit talent and expand its market…

Fork & Salad promotes director of operations

July 10, 2018

Fork & Salad, a Maui-based fast casual specializing in Hawaiian flavors, has promoted Lauren Mann to director of operations and director of franchisee…

Gen Z revealed highest spenders in survey

A study reveals three ways for restaurant brands to increase sales.

The push behind open kitchens move food preparation to the front

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Growing numbers of foodservice establishments are displaying food before it is prepared. Meanwhile, automated food preparation systems are on the rise.

Survey: 3 ways to increase restaurant sales

A study reveals three ways for restaurant brands to increase sales.

Five Guys, Panera among brands grilled by AGs on 'anti-poach pacts'

July 10, 2018

Did Little Caesars or any of seven other limited-service brands cut anti-poaching deals to prevent competitors from hiring away employees? That's the question…

Slim Chickens now delivering catering orders

July 10, 2018

Slim Chickens is adding an in-house delivery platform for catering orders to its online ordering systems. The brand will start delivering catering and bulk…

Honeygrow + Minigrow launch app

July 10, 2018

Honeygrow and its sister chain, Minigrow, have launched a mobile app, which allows guests to order ahead and jump the line, according to a company press…

Edible Arrangements snags Tropical Smoothie's CEO

July 10, 2018

Edible Arrangements has named Mike Rotondo, former CEO of Tropical Smoothie, as its CEO, according to a company press release.

Yang Kee Noodle hosts dog-friendly event

July 9, 2018

Yang Kee Noodle's Louisville, Kentucky, location is hosting an event to support The Arrow Fund, a local organization that helps animal victims of abuse…

Elbows Mac N' Cheese to open in Torrance, California

July 9, 2018

Elbows Mac N' Cheese will open its Torrance, Californi, location Saturday, which is on National Mac and Cheese Day, according to a company press release. 

B.Good welcomes CMO

July 9, 2018

B. Good, serving locally sourced burgers, bowls, salads and smoothies, has named Brent Feldman as CMO, according to a company press release. Feldman's main…

Eddie Rocket's voted best burgers in Ireland

July 9, 2018

Eddie Rocket's, which was founded in 1989, and has 42 locations, won the title of Best Burger in Ireland: Fast Food Chain National 2018. As part of National…

Woops Newton location soars

July 9, 2018

Woops, a New York-based bakery, opened last December at 79 Union St. at the Newton Center, according to a company press release. 

FastCasual's parent company launches daily newsletter on fintech

by Kathy Doyle — President, Networld

Networld Media Group has created World of Money, an online daily news brief covering issues and events that affect the business of money and the transfer of…

Large Scale Deployment Considerations

If you are considering implementing kiosk or digital signage options in your business, the number of details and logistics to navigate and manage can be…