Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 10th Florida location

April 13, 2023

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened its latest location in Palatka, Florida. The opening marks the brand's tenth in Florida and 31st nationwide…

Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…

Starbucks names Brad Lerman EVP/general counsel

April 13, 2023

Brad Lerman Starbucks Coffee Co. has named Brad Lerman executive vice president and general counsel. Lerman will serve on the executive leadership…

Brazil-based Oakberry opening US flagship

April 12, 2023

Oakberry, a 600-unit chain based in Brazil serving acai bowls and smoothies, is opening a flagship location in Venice Beach. Located at 1432 South Abbot Kinney…

Pickleman's adds to Kansas City lineup

April 12, 2023

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe is opening its first drive-thru and fourth location in the Kansas City area at the corner of W. 135th & Black Bob Road in Olathe…

PizzaForno opening on NASA campus

April 12, 2023

The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.

BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…

Craveworthy Brands acquiring Mongolian Concepts

April 12, 2023

Craveworthy Brands, which owns Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap and Lucky Cat Poke Company, is acquiring Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and…

Playa Bowls names former Smoothie King president as CEO

April 11, 2023

Playa Bowls has hired former Smoothie King president and COO Dan Harmon as CEO, replacing co-founder Rob Giuliani, who will remain as the brand's chief…

Scooter's promotes CMO to chief community officer

April 11, 2023

As Scooter's Coffee continues to grow nationwide, the company has promoted CMO Bill Black to chief community officer in hopes of elevating its give-back…

How customer service, tech help restaurants win

April 11, 2023

Customer service is at the heart of every brand. Consumers expect it, and restaurants strive to create the best experience possible for their customers.

5 ways tech can improve restaurant employee retention

by Mo Chaar

Amid ongoing labor shortages in the restaurant industry, business owners need to appeal to the needs of employees by streamlining back-of-house operations…

Kura Sushi teams up with Japanese anime series 'Demon Slayer'

April 11, 2023

Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept serving Japanese cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, is partnering for the…

Chipotle: 'It's electric!'

Chipotle Mexican Grill has created an all-electric restaurant design to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems. Using 100% renewable energy…

Digital Restaurant Menu Signs – The Ultimate Guide

Restaurants are all about serving scrumptious food and delighting customers with outstanding service. Creating mouth-watering new dishes is part of restaurant…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop hires chief restaurant officer, CTO

April 10, 2023

In an effort to further support expansion plans, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have hired Michael Meche as chief restaurant officer and Scott Wessel…

German Doner Kebab entering Texas

April 10, 2023

German Doner Kebab is entering Texas with the state's first location opening next week in Sugar Land.

Slim Chickens opening in Florence, Alabama

April 10, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 220 locations, is opening at 3020 Cloverdale Road in Florence, Alabama, under the direction of…

Corporate digital signage starter guide for your workplace

Do you want to communicate more effectively in your workplace? Corporate digital signage is easy to implement in offices. It’s a dynamic, engaging and highly…

Tropical Smoothie ends Q1 with positive same-store sales

April 7, 2023

Tropical Smoothie Cafe ended Q1 2023 with positive same-store sales driven in part by digital campaigns and menu innovation, according to CMO Deborah von…