Haven Hot Chicken opening 7th location

October 20, 2023

Conneticut-based Haven Hot Chicken is opening its seventh store next month in Newington at 12 Fenn Road. The 1200-square-foot restaurant will feature the…

The Outsiders: 32M Americans ditching traditional mealtimes

by Janine Perry — Director of Strategy, Partners + Napier

October 20, 2023

Restaurants may increase traffic and check spend by rethinking day-part strategy, messaging and menu options, according to research from Partners + Napier.

Capital Tacos opening 1st franchised unit

October 20, 2023

Capital Tacos is opening in Raleigh after securing its franchise agreement for the state of North Carolina — the latest in a series of deals that have been…

Golden Corral debuting fast casual concept

October 20, 2023

Texas-based Golden Corral is entering the fast casual market with Homeward Kitchen, opening in December in Southern Pines, North Carolina, at 10735 US 15-501.

Decoding Labels: The Importance Of Permanent Linerless Labeling In Modern Business

As more businesses adopt labeling technology, find out why linerless labels, especially permanent linerless labels, are becoming so popular.

BurgerFi: Coming soon to a theater near you?

October 19, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is hitting theaters through a partnership with Apple Cinemas, which…

L&L enters Boulder, Colorado

October 19, 2023

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has opened its first Boulder, Colorado-based restaurant, marking the state's fourth location. Over 200 guests tasted Hawaiian-style…

Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO

October 19, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…

BurgerFi buys back 2 franchises

October 19, 2023

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has acquired two South Florida franchise restaurants…

Just Salad hitting 'Sesame Street'

October 19, 2023

Just Salad, a fast casual brand focused on health and sustainability, has launched its first Kids Menu and in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, a global…

SynergySuite Crowned the “Best SaaS for Catering & Hospitality” in the 2023 SaaS Awards

SynergySuite, a leading provider of enterprise solutions for restaurant back-of-house operations, has been declared the winner of the “Best SaaS for Catering …

HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS

October 18, 2023

Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…

How restaurant owners can ease the pressure of inflation

Restaurant owners are facing dramatic increases in operating costs. Fortunately, there are ways they can fight back.

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Sweetgreen doubles down on commitment to Extra Virgin Olive Oil

October 18, 2023

As of Oct. 24, Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, is using Extra Virgin Olive Oil as its cooking oil for all proteins, veggies and grains nationwide.

Chipotle meeting Gen Z needs with later hours on Halloween

October 18, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Halloween tradition, Boorito, is back with a national $6 digital entree offer for its rewards members. The deal is available on…

Big Chicken inspiring kids to learn about space travel

October 18, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is teaming up with Blue Origin's nonprofit Club for the Future to inspire future generations to learn about space travel.

Chipotle rollling out a digital-only item

October 17, 2023

Chipotle, an official sponsor of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, is wheeling out a digital-only menu item inspired by Team Principal Guenther Steiner's go-to…

Customer service still tops for restaurant staff

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.

Ellianos Coffee opening Georgia unit

October 17, 2023

Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru coffee brand with 44 locations, has opened its doors in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Owned and operated by Mark and Allison Bell, who…

Hopdoddy ditching seed oil

October 17, 2023

Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar is pledging to go 100% seed oil-free by partnering with Zero Acre Farms, a company focused on environmentally friendly cooking…