Kim Kardashian latest face of Beyond Meat campaign

May 24, 2022

Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity face of a Beyond Meat campaign and has been named the company's first Chief Taste Consultant.

Learn why high oleic soybean oil is a win-win for restaurants, diners

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Soybean oil is the leading edible oil on the global landscape and the latest innovation from the U.S. soy industry. The big reason? It’s proving valuable…

Dig opens innovative concept in NYC

May 24, 2022

Dig, a vegetable-focused, multi-format restaurant group, has opened a location, Dig on 4th, at 127 4th Ave. in New York City, according to a press release.

Kris Jenner investing in Health Nut

May 24, 2022

The Kardashian family's "momager," Kris Jenner is adding "restaurant owner" to her list of titles.

Fast casual sales up, labor down

by Jordan Boesch — CEO & Founder, 7shifts

7shifts analyzed data from a group of its 30,000 restaurant clients to see how 2022 labor and sales numbers compare to 2021 data.

Freddy's takes on the Dakotas

May 24, 2022

Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has entered North and South Dakota, expanding its presence to 36 states across the U.S.

The Trough opening in remodeled office park

May 24, 2022

Reimagined suburban office parks have made a comeback over the last few years, so it's not surprising that Orange County, California's Centerview at Irvine…

Revel Systems debuts integrated loyalty toolkit

May 24, 2022

Revel Systems, a cloud-native POS and business management platform, is debuting Revel Loyalty, powered by Como, an in-house loyalty system for small to…

Majority of consumers prefer mobile app when it comes to loyalty accounts

May 24, 2022

When it comes to managing loyalty accounts, a majority, 70% of dining, grocery and convenience customers prefer to use a mobile app, but just 26% of brands…

Starbucks pulling out of Russia after 15 years

May 23, 2022

Starbucks is ending its relationship with Russia after 15 years, according to a CNBC.com report.

Wow Bao wins big at 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala

May 23, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

Apex Order Pickup Solutions teams with Radius Networks on digital locker solution

May 23, 2022

Radius Networks, a provider of enterprise location technology, has teamed with Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions…

2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As in past years, the Top 100 isn’t solely focused on the most profitable or fastest-growing brands. Of course, those elements are important and often come…

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2022 Excellence in Food Safety

Download this white paper to learn how Steritech's 7 Pillars of Food Safety Excellence can help you strengthen food safety culture at your restaurant. We are…

FAT Brands betting on Vegas — again

May 20, 2022

Los Angeles-based Fatburger, owned by FAT Brands Inc. has opened in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, marking the third Las Vegas casino location…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop adding Idaho location

May 20, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop debuts next week in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, at 305 W. Appleway Ave.

Noodles & Co testing Asian broth bowls

May 20, 2022

Noodles & Co has launched a propriety noodle, LEANguini, and is testing three Asian-inspired broth-based bowls, according to a company press release.

Focus Brands adds to leadership team

May 20, 2022

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon and, McAlister's Deli and Jamba, has appointed four senior leaders on the specialty…

Focus Brands International, Auxis team up on support center

May 20, 2022

Focus Brands International, a developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands, is teaming up with consulting and outsourcing firm Auxis, on an…

Cracked Eggery opens 2nd flagship location

May 19, 2022

Cracked Eggery has opened in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood. Designed by local architecture and design firm //​​3877, the 1,609-square-foot space marks…