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…

Haven Hot Chicken opening 4th location

April 7, 2023

Haven Hot Chicken is opening its fourth location next week. The store is located at 146 Washington Ave., in North Haven, Connecticut. The 1,100-square-foot…

WaBa Grill cuts network downtime with 'technology-in-a-box' solution

April 7, 2023

WaBa Grill is eliminating network downtime, which previously resulted in disruption and lost sales, by tapping Interface Systems' Restaurant…

Sandwiching Success: Unveiling The Power Of POS Tech In Our Latest Deli EBook

In our latest eBook, “3 Ways POS Tech and Hardware Improve Deli Operations and Customer Experiences,” we delve into the transformative power of modern…

Dae Gee Korean BBQ entering New Hampshire

April 6, 2023

Denver-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ is headed to the East Coast thanks to a franchise agreement with Vimean Pen to open a single restaurant in New Hampshire.

Ziggi’s Coffee eyes Omaha expansion

April 6, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is looking to continue its Nebraska expansion in the Omaha area.

Coffee outlook: Demand strong despite faltering consumer confidence

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumers still want to spend money on coffee, but some product preferences are changing and external macroeconomic factors are concerning.

Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery

April 6, 2023

The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.

Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken opens in Houston

April 5, 2023

Founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, Big Chicken has been making big moves since it first opened its doors in 2018 in Las Vegas. It's now opening this…

Scooter's Coffee debuting energy drink

April 5, 2023

Omaha-based Scooter's Coffee has unveiled a proprietary energy drink, which combines SCOOOT Energy with fruity flavors, including Prickly Pear, Raspberry Blue…

Nekter, Mad Greens, Tokyo Joe's testing drone delivery

April 5, 2023

California-based Nekter Juice Bar, Colorado-based Mad Greens and Tokyo Joe's and Popadelics, based in NYC, are testing drone delivery via FlyBy Robotics, an…

Teriyaki Madness launches not-so-secret menu

April 5, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness, which has over 130 shops, has added two bowls, the Spicy Orange Chicken and Orange Spicy Chicken, to the menu after noticing…

Bobby’s Burgers fuels Chicago expansion with multi-unit development deal

April 5, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is coming to the Windy City, thanks to a deal with Well Done Hospitality Group, owned by Jonas Falk and Justin Rolls. The deal…

The Habit Burger adds to Utah presence

April 5, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual brand, is opening next week in St. George, Utah, marking the brand's second city store and the 14th in…

Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

Cafe Rio opening digital cafe in Utah

April 4, 2023

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, known for its Sweet Pork Barbacoa, is opening a digital cafe next week in Vineyard, Utah. The digital location allows for easy pick-up…

Fazoli's adds LTO desserts

April 4, 2023

Fazoli's has launched a line-up of desserts, including Cheesecake Factory Bakery Chocolate Cake, available through June 26, and Lemon, Orange and Strawberry…

Jersey Mike's raises $21M for charity

April 4, 2023

Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise $21 million to help over 200 local charities during the company's 13th Annual Month of…

Noodles & Co adds rewards perk to app

April 4, 2023

Noodles & Co has launched "Extra Goodness," a perk for its Noodles Rewards program, which has 4.5 million members. Extra Goodness allows members to redeem…

UBreakiFix co-founder opening Jeff's Bagel Run stores

April 4, 2023

Jeff's Bagel Run founders Jeff and Danielle Perera have signed an agreement with 1337 Capital, led by Justin Wetherill, to expand the brand nationwide with at…