Oakberry opening 3rd Miami shop

December 6, 2023

Oakberry, which debuted in 2019 in Miami, added a third location Saturday to Miami Beach. Located at the Lincoln Road shopping district at 1674 Meridian Ave.…

FastCasual accepting 2024 Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The nomination deadline is Jan. 26

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Los Angeles County

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Norwalk, Continuing Southern California Growth

Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Capriotti's Operator

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional who has navigated the challenges and triumphs of multi-unit franchise ownership. Whether…

Wingstop launches 'spicy' couples card game

December 5, 2023

To bring awareness to its seasonal limited-time flavor, Maple Sriracha, Wingstop has designed a game to help couples connect over their love of the new flavor…

Sprinkles promotes exec to COO

December 5, 2023

Sprinkles Bakeries and Picnik Restaurants has promoted Justin Murakami to COO, recognizing his contributions in steering operational growth and innovation…

Slips, Slides, and Safety: Your Guide to Staying Upright During Wet Floor Season

The season brings a whirlwind of activity, but mixing increased traffic with the unpredictability of winter weather gets us a perfect recipe for slips, spills…

Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) Announces Major Expansion with New Distribution Centers

DFS, a leading distributor of foodservice parts, supplies, and accessories, announced new state-of-the-art distribution facilities in Vernon Hills, Illinois…

Rock N Roll Sushi serving branded sake

December 4, 2023

Rock N Roll Sushi has launched a branded sake in select markets thanks to a collaboration with Arkansas-based Origami Sake. Although alcohol makes up only 20…

Clean Juice entering Wisconsin

December 4, 2023

South Carolina-based Clean Juice is opening Saturday in Pabst Farms, Wisconsin, under the direction of franchisees Claudia and Charlie Wiggins. Marking the…

Korean robotics firm intros AI barista robot

December 4, 2023

FollettoRobotics, a South Korea-based manufacturer of laser printer solutions and systems previously known as Daeyoung Information System, has introduced…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Ninth State and Continues Growing National Footprint

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Expands in the Pacific Northwest with 10-Unit Development Deal in Washington

Webinar looks at dining, consumer trends in 2023-2024

December 1, 2023

In a webinar titled "Restaurants in 2024: A Data Driven Look," RJ Hottovy, head of analytical research for Placer.ai, a location-based analytics company…

Tag Burger Bar reopening in Denver

December 1, 2023

Restaurateur and Chef Troy Guard's TAG Restaurant Group is reopening TAG Burger Bar next year at 10155 E. 29th Dr., in Denver's Central Park neighborhood.

Hawaiian Bros signs 5th multiunit development agreement

December 1, 2023

Hawaiian Bros has signed its fifth multi-unit development agreement since launching its franchising program last year.

It’s That Time Of Year: Is Your Retail POS Technology Ready For Holiday Pop-Up Shops?

If you’re selling products at a holiday pop-up shop or market this year, the right retail POS technology can make all the difference.

Mo' Bettahs doubles down on Las Vegas

November 30, 2023

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is opening it second Las Vegas location Saturday at 4390 West Cactus Ave., near the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa and…

Dickey's franchisee adding 30 stores to Canadian footprint

November 30, 2023

Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding its Canadian development with a 30-unit deal with franchisee Muhammad Faisal, who operates several locations in…

How Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill paved way for Middle Eastern cuisine in fast casual industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, QSRweb Editor Mandy Detwiler talks with Greg Willman, chairman and CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill…

Qdoba refinancing debt, growing to 1,500 units

November 29, 2023

A year after being purchased by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly, Qdoba has closed its inaugural $305 million whole business securitization…