The Future of Kitchens: Introducing the Smart, Connected Kitchen

Despite the growing pressures from omni-channel ordering, kitchen tech remains overlooked. Qu envisions a smart, connected future where AI optimizes food prep…

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Checkmate unveils loyalty, marketing solution

September 13, 2024

Checkmate, a restaurant-ordering solutions provider, has added a loyalty and marketing platform to its direct-ordering platform.

Noodles & Co rolls out 'kids-eat-free' LTO

September 13, 2024

Noodles & Co. guests will receive a free kids' meal by purchasing any regular entree for a limited time. They may redeem the free kids' meal offer in…

Smashburger hires former Qdoba exec as CDO

September 13, 2024

Denver-based Smashburger has hired Jim Sullivan as chief development officer to oversee market planning, site selection and franchise sales with a focus on…

Brink POS, PAR MENU rebrand to PAR POS, PAR Ordering

September 12, 2024

ParTech Inc., a provider of unified commerce solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industries, has rebranded two of its core products: Brink POS and PAR…

BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

September 12, 2024

BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of the BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings brands, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a…

Brix taking on 'The Big Easy'

September 12, 2024

Dallas-based Brix Holdings, which owns Orange Leaf and Clean Juice, is seeking franchisees to help the brands enter the New Orleans market.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Continues Texas Climb with Even More Restaurants Coming to the Lone Star State

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 40 Restaurants Open or Under Development in Texas Following New Multi-Unit Agreements in Austin, Dallas and Houston

7 ways food trucks can cut wait times

The food truck market is growing at a healthy CAGR of 4.29% and is expected to reach a value of $2.65 billion by 2027. While the growing popularity of food…

Cheba Hut franchisee rolling out 17th Colorado location

September 11, 2024

Cheba Hut is opening next week in Englewood, Colorado, marking the 17th Colorado location for franchisees David Timmons and Kyle Archer, who own Elevated Inc.

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

Big Chicken debuts 'O'Neal Family Secret Menu' on Bite kiosks

September 10, 2024

Big Chicken is bringing a taste of family tradition to its restaurants with the launch of the exclusive "O'Neal Family Secret Menu," available only through…

Starbucks still winning customers with PSLs

by Lila Margalit, Lila Margalit — Content Writer, Placer.ai

Visits to Starbucks on the day it relaunched the pumpkin spiced latte (Aug. 22) outpaced its recent Thursday average by 24.1% and stayed elevated through the…

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos hits college campuses

September 10, 2024

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos, owned by Dog Haus, is feeding U.S. college students thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, a provider of foodservice and facilities…

Gyro Republic opens 1st franchise

September 10, 2024

The first franchise of Gyro Republic, which serves New York City-style gyros, is open in Missouri City, Texas, at 23040 Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. Marking…

5 concepts compete for The Perfect Pitch 2024 title

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Starbird nesting in Bay Area

September 9, 2024

Starbird is expanding its Bay Area with a Monday opening in Palo Alto. A Pleasanton location will come later this fall.

Einstein Bros: 'It's Ok to cheat on pumpkin spice'

September 9, 2024

Einstein Bros. Bagels is daring breakfast lovers to cheat on pumpkin spice this season by ordering its Fall Flavor Fling combo. Featuring the Maplehouse…

Smalls Sliders adding 6 units in Fort Worth

September 6, 2024

Smalls Sliders, which has more than 300 units — dubbed "cans" by the company — under development, has inked its latest multi-unit deal with entrepreneur Brett…

Charleys Cheesesteaks launches menu updates

September 6, 2024

Ohio-based Charleys Cheesesteaks has expanded menu selections based on customer feedback. The updates include: