Blue Marlin Partners, Trive Capital take majority ownership of Mo’ Bettahs

October 22, 2024

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has sold a majority stake to Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital. Savory Fund, Mo' Bettahs' founders and Crewe Capital will…

Flying Biscuit spreading its wings

October 21, 2024

Flying Biscuit Cafe, a 35-unit chain founded in Atlanta in 1993, added five locations this year and is opening 15 in 2025.

Togo's promotes CFO to CEO

October 21, 2024

Togo's Sandwiches has appointed its CFO, Matt Dowling, to CEO, following Glenn Lunde's decision to step down. Dowling has held dual positions previously while…

Dave Thomas's grandson opens Minnie Bird in Illinois

October 18, 2024

Minnie Bird, a partnership between Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, and Venture Kitchen, opened this week at 1428 N. Meacham Road in…

Krak Boba opening in Indiana

October 18, 2024

Boba brand Krak Boba is opening its 17th franchise location, its first in Indiana, this weekend in Notre Dame at 1234 N Eddy St., in South Bend, Indiana.

Blaze Pizza to expand Idaho footprint

October 18, 2024

Blaze Pizza will open a location in Meridian, Idaho, on Oct. 22. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Denny, Chase and Drew Wagstaff…

Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year

October 17, 2024

Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…

Freddy's skating into Manitoba

October 17, 2024

Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is expanding its international footprint with three locations in Canada. The agreement marks its…

Kansas City-based SMG acquires Bulbshare

October 17, 2024

Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

5 Reasons Why Your Kitchen Needs a ‘Smart’ Upgrade Now

Discover how upgrading kitchen technology transforms restaurant operations. Learn why brands invest in AI-driven solutions to boost order accuracy, speed, and…

QSRNext takes loyalty program deep dive

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

QSRNext will take a deep dive into both loyalty and e-commerce and how they can drive revenue and retention.

Using display technology to enhance CX, back-end operations

Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas at BrightSign

Biscuit Belly inks Atlanta deal

October 16, 2024

Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based brunch restaurant, is opening up to five locations in the Atlanta in partnership with ATL Biscuits LLC.

Chicken Salad Chick hatching in Iowa

October 16, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Iowa store Wednesday at 2510 Corridor Way in Coralville under the direction of husband-and-wife team Pat and Melissa…

Dunn Brothers getting dirty

October 15, 2024

The Dunn Brothers Coffee lineup is adding dirty sodas to the permanent menu.

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Konala signs 1st multi-unit franchise deal

October 15, 2024

Konala, a healthy fast food brand known for high-protein, gluten-free bowls and salads, has signed its first multi-unit franchise deal in Spokane, Washington.

Juice It Up expanding Southern California presence

October 15, 2024

Juice It Up has opened its Murrieta, California, location. Owned and operated by franchisees Vikram Brar and Avneet Kang, who will expand the brand's presence…

Norms Partners With CRMBC To Prioritize Employee Well-Being Through Self-Insurance Solutions

Fresno, CA – 10/10/2024 - California Restaurant Mutual Benefit Corporation (CRMBC) is pleased to announce that the iconic Southern Californian diner chain…