Givex AI ordering system breathes new life into tech

GivexAI's ordering kiosk is used in coffee shops, QSRs and more. The program uses conversational AI.

Sweet Paris opens in Minnesota's Mall of America

June 19, 2024

Houston-based Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, specializing in sweet and savory crepes and hot drinks, has opened within the Mall of America in Bloomington…

Operators report correlation between profitability increases, technology deployments

June 19, 2024

Known for operating on notoriously thin profit margins, the restaurant industry faces a triple threat of rising costs, increasing regulations and reduced…

Thanx partners with Bite to enhance QSR, fast casual restaurant experience

June 18, 2024

Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants, is partnering with Bite, a provider of intelligent kiosk solutions for fast-casual and QSR…

How to improve mobile food businesses with electric batteries

June 18, 2024

Many food trucks run on generators, but these devices are loud, expensive to repair and not environmentally friendly. A webinar, hosted on Food Truck Operator…

Former Starbucks executive joins Smashburger as CMO

June 18, 2024

Denver-based Smashburger has hired former Starbucks Thomas Prather as CMO.

Dig promotes 2 VPs to c-suite

June 18, 2024

Dig, serving scratch-cooked comfort food, has appointed Jessica Serrano as chief marketing officer and Jasmine Chiaramonte as chief financial officer.

Qdoba issuing $100K to franchisees opening by 2026

June 17, 2024

Qdoba, which plans to double its footprint over the next seven years, is giving qualified candidates $100,000 in cash after opening stores by September 2026.

Restaurant marketing: 6 ways to win media attention

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

Earnings reports will always stand out, but even grand openings are no longer a coverage guarantee. When announcements are few and far between or stories fall…

Honeygrow opens 9th Maryland store

June 17, 2024

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based fast casual restaurant serving made-to-order stir-fry, salads and honeybars, has opened in Columbia, Maryland, at 6131 Columbia…

Shake Shack names Stephanie Sentell as COO

June 17, 2024

Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Stephanie Sentell to the role of COO, effective July 1, 2024. A 23-year industry restaurant executive, Sentell most recently…

Wow Bao now available in Meijer, Giant Food stores

June 17, 2024

Wow Bao has partnered with grocers Meijer and Ahold Delhaize to offer its frozen food offerings in Michigan-based Meijer stores and at Hannaford, Giant Company…

Former Panera, CoreLife exec joins Noodles & Co

June 14, 2024

Noodles & Co. has hired Panera Bread's former chief concept officer, Scott Davis, as CCO.

Dave's Hot Chicken joins Botrista's board

June 14, 2024

Botrista, a beverage platform allowing restaurants to serve beverages, has added Dave's Hot Chicken COO and President Jim Bitticks to its board of advisers.

Shake Shack launches summer merch

June 13, 2024

Shake Shack is launching summer merchandise: A T-shirt designed in collaboration with NYC artist Spencer Gabor, a tote bag and a Nalgene water bottle.

Gyro Republic heading to Missouri City, Texas

June 13, 2024

Houston-based Gyro Republic is opening its first franchise in Missouri City, Texas, marking its fourth location.

Botrista Appoints Jim Bitticks, Restaurant Executive, to Advisory Board

Botrista, the beverage platform that enables restaurants to serve profitable trending beverages, is thrilled to announce Jim Bitticks, a seasoned restaurant…

Bahama Buck's Testimonial: Uncovering Franchise Efficiencies Through Unified Technology

In this video, Bahama Buck's Director of Field Operations Kippi Buchanan shares how her team's decision to move forward with Revel's cloud POS and order…

Webinar to deliver mobile battery 101 for restaurants, food trucks

June 12, 2024

Many food trucks and mobile food businesses are turning away from generators to a cleaner option: batteries. A free webinar hosted by Food Truck Operator and…

Study reveals how restaurants can increase profits with online orders, in-house food delivery

June 12, 2024

A study by POS software provider HungerRush highlighted the importance of restaurants capitalizing on online ordering and in-house delivery trends to maximize…