&pizza to donate to LGBTQ+ youth organization

June 10, 2024

&pizza is celebrating pride month with a fundraising campaign in partnership with SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), a…

Blackstone completes acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

June 10, 2024

Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Velvet Taco opening 1st cocktail bar

June 10, 2024

Velvet Taco is opening next month in Miami in Wynwood, the city's cultural arts district. Marking its second location in South Florida following the September…

Star Micronics Introduces the mG-TUDB Series POS Scales with Enhanced USB Connectivity

Industry leader Star Micronics expands its portfolio with the launch of its innovative mG-TUDB series, enhancing point-of-sale (POS) operations with USB-C…

Guthrie’s enters Boise

June 7, 2024

Guthrie's recently opened the first of 50 locations planned for Boise, Idaho, at 1103 S. Vista Ave., under the direction of area developers Stephen Galbraith…

Tous les Jours launches Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake

June 7, 2024

Tous les Jours, a chain offering over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, has created the Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake, its second cake in…

Cowboy Chicken delivering via Cartwheel

June 7, 2024

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has teamed up with Cartwheel, a delivery management platform, to power hybrid delivery. By integrating the technology with its…

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide To Choosing The Right POS Scale For Your Business

This POS scale buyer’s guide aims to simplify the process by outlining the key factors to consider when choosing a scale for your business.

GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer…

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Starbucks partnering with Grubhub

June 6, 2024

Starbucks is partnering with Grubhub for delivery in select markets in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Illinois, with national availability anticipated in all 5…

L&L Hawaiian continues East Coast expansion

June 6, 2024

Honolulu-founded L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, which has 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, opened last month in Annandale, Virginia, marking its ninth East…

Hawaiian Bros adding to Texas, Arizona footprints

June 6, 2024

Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros is debuting franchise locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Lubbock, Texas, under the direction of franchisee Stine Enterprises.

How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…

Former Hopdoddy COO takes lead at Rusty Taco

June 5, 2024

Rusty Taco has hired Daniel Smith, the former COO at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, as its president.

Peach is tops at Ziggi's

June 5, 2024

Peach is the flavor of summer at Ziggi's Coffee, which launched its summer lineup highlighting the fruit in a Peach Mango Paradise Fresherz, Just Peachy Energy…

How Pollo Campero's focus on 'REIR' translates to lower turnover

Pollo Campero Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director LJ Rodas explains why its employee turnover rate is 40% lower than the industry standard.

Restaurant employees want 'flexible hours, healthy work-life balance'

June 3, 2024

Flexible hours, a healthy work-life balance and camaraderie were just as important to workers in the hospitality industry as financial incentives, according to…

District Taco taps Facteus to pinpoint growth areas

June 3, 2024

District Taco, a fast casual Yucatan-style Mexican restaurant chain, is partnering with Facteus to help it identify market trends, understand customer…

QSR operators turn to automation as turnover, costs rise

June 3, 2024

As the restaurant industry grapples with record-high employee turnover and food costs, operators are increasingly looking to automation to improve efficiency…

Swig snags former Dutch Bros executive

June 3, 2024

With over 500 franchise units signed across the U.S. and Canada, Swig has hired Daniel Batty as chief development officer. For the past five years, Batty has…