Paris Baguette opens 300th US location at Philadelphia International Airport

June 1, 2026

Paris Baguette reached two milestones with the opening of its newest café at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): its 300th U.S. location and its first…

Built to Breakthrough: Make your brand stand out by being outstanding

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

This installment of the Built to Breakthrough series explains that building a clear, consistent brand with a strong unique strategic position (USP) is…

Star Micronics labels aid in customer retention, loyalty

Labels are one of the easiest ways for order accuracy.

Presented by Star Micronics America

Matternet raises $33M, goes public to expand restaurant drone delivery

June 1, 2026

Matternet, an autonomous aerial logistics technology company, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement offering. Concurrent with the…

Learn how Popmenu is reinventing restaurant marketing and menu technology

Popmenu can help bring your restaurant into the 21st century.

Presented by Popmenu

PopUp Bagels spurs Texas growth with 2nd Dallas opening

May 29, 2026

PopUp Bagels continues its Texas expansion with the launch of its second Dallas location.

Atomic Wings moves toward 100% unit growth in 2026

May 29, 2026

Atomic Wings is entering its next phase of growth with plans to open more than 20 locations by the end of 2026.

John Csukor named CEO of Pita Pit

May 28, 2026

Pita Pit USA 4.0 Inc. has named industry veteran John Csukor as chief executive officer, replacing Peter Riggs, who is now chairman.

Palmer Digital Group's digital menu boards steps above competition

Palmer Digital Group has a modern line of digital menu boards perfect for foodservice.

Presented by Palmer Digital Group

Sweetgreen names Cindy Olsen chief strategy officer

May 28, 2026

Sweetgreen, Inc. has appointed Cindy Olsen to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief strategy officer, effective immediately.

Wingstop takes flight with upgraded loyalty program

May 28, 2026

Wingstop Inc. is launching its new loyalty program, Club Wingstop, and has tapped reality TV personality Maura Higgins to support the June 1 debut.

WOWorks names James Walker chief growth officer, promotes Nolan Woods to COO

May 28, 2026

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup, has hired James Walker as chief…

Hot Head Burritos Founder Ray Wiley dies

May 27, 2026

Ray Wiley, the founder and CEO of fast casual chain Hot Head Burritos, has died at the age of 60.

7% of restaurant guests drive up to 50% of order volume

May 27, 2026

A mere 7% of a restaurant's guest base can drive up to half of its total order volume, according to "The Regulars Report 2026," a joint study released this…

How PLNT Burger, Konala are out-conveniencing fast food

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron sits down with Chris Treloar, CEO of PLNT Burger, and Trace Miller, founder of Konala Protein Bowls, to…

Tractor Beverage Company showcases Haymaker award-winning drinks at NRA Show

Tractor Beverage Company's John Murphy discusses what makes the company standout in the restaurant field and why you should choose their award-winning…

Presented by Tractor Beverage Co.

Cousins Subs promotes Maja Gettrust to VP of marketing

May 27, 2026

Cousins Subs promoted industry veteran Maja Gettrust to vice president of Marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, creative development, media, loyalty…

Huey Magoo’s signs 10-unit Kansas City-area development deal

May 27, 2026

Orlando, Florida-based Huey Magoo's signed a 10-unit development agreement with Wichita, Kansas-based Midwest Restaurant Group to expand its brand throughout…

The Execution Gap: What the 2026 Restaurant Technology Report Reveals About Operator Priorities

Qu's 2026 State of Digital & Beyond Report (168 brands, 94,000+ locations) reveals the real story behind restaurant tech spend: 48% are increasing investment…

The Power of One System: Systematize your standards to scale

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To transition from a chaotic, founder-dependent business to a scalable enterprise, leaders must define, document and continuously improve a unified operating…