Chipotle Canada leans into digital

June 14, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its loyalty program, Chipotle Rewards, in Canada. The nearly 3,000-unit brand implemented its U.S. loyalty program in 201…

Fuzzy's lands 4-unit deal

June 13, 2022

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has signed a four-unit agreement with multi-brand franchisee John Cassity to bring the brand to Utah and add to its Colorado locations.

Illegal Pete’s rewarding loyal customers via app

June 13, 2022

Illegal Pete's, a Colorado-based fast casual, has launched a mobile loyalty program — V.I. Pete's — powered by Paytronix, a digital guest experience platform.

Zaxby's hires former Arby's exec as CMO

June 13, 2022

Zaxby's has hired Patrick Schwing as chief marketing and strategy officer to oversee marketing communications, loyalty, e-commerce, R&D and media…

Chick N Max heading to Texas

June 13, 2022

Wichita-based Chick N Max is headed to Texas, thanks to a three-unit deal with restaurant veteran Aaron Johnson. While leases have yet to be signed, Johnson is…

Experts offer up tips for making loyalty programs work well

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants often make these common mistakes when it comes to customer loyalty programs.

Panera launches 1st ‘Panera To Go’ digital-only café

June 10, 2022

Panera Bread's first Panera To Go, a digital-only café focused on off premise dining, is up and running in Chicago.

Killer Burger opens 19th location

June 10, 2022

Portland-based Killer Burger opened its 19th location this week in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Starbucks may flip bathroom policy due to public mental health issues

June 10, 2022

After four years of opening its once-closed bathroom facilities to the public, Starbucks is considering reversing the policy, citing increasing mental health…

Slutty Vegan partners with Beyond Meat

June 10, 2022

Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based burger joint offering 100% vegan comfort food from Founder Pinky Cole, has teamed up with Beyond Meat to introduce a non-GMO…

Wing It On co-founder takes on CMO role

June 10, 2022

Connecticut-based Wing It On co-Founder Justin Egan is now the brand's CMO and head of restaurant technology.

The Restaurant Recovery: A Data-Driven Look

In this webinar, we leverage the latest location analytics to examine the key elements impacting the sector, from the trends driving success to the tactics…

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Chipotle teams with Tractor Beverage Co. for Watermelon Limeade

June 9, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has released its first seasonal beverage, Watermelon Limeade, as an LTO at all restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, with 5% of profits…

Rave Restaurant Group promotes Mike Burns to EVP, COO

June 9, 2022

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, has announced the promotion of Mike Burns to executive vice presidents and chief…

How Mici co-founder invented tool to simplify kitchen operations

Jeff Miceli, the co-founder of Mici Italian, explains how they designed a pizza press to simplify the process of creating artisanal pies.

Slim Chickens nesting in North Dakota

June 9, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening at 3118 3rd Ave. W, in North Dakota, its second location in the state.

Noodles & Co entering Nevada

June 9, 2022

Noodles & Co entered Nevada last week in Sahara Rancho, Las Vegas, and plans to open two to four more locations next year in Las Vegas.

Catering Supplies and Equipment

You’ve mastered the art of cooking. Now it’s time to master the art of catering. Catering is easier than you might think. All you need is the equipment to do…

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The Push to Keep Employees and Patrons Healthy in a World Changed by the Pandemic

In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic upended the food service and food retail industries. As this new reality continues to grow, perhaps reinforced by the…

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Ghost Financial begins educational program for ghost kitchen operators

June 8, 2022

Ghost Financial, a financing and business services platform for ghost kitchen operators, has announced the launch of its online learning and community platform…