Ziggi's, Main Squeeze launching fruity LTOs

May 17, 2022

As summer approaches, two fast casuals, New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. and Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee, are launching fruity limited-time beverages.

DoorDash expanding store footprint on Long Island

May 17, 2022

Food delivery company DoorDash is getting ready to open two DashMart convenience stores on Long Island, New York.

Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100 improves variety and speed for drive-thrus

May 17, 2022

Coca-Cola has launched its Freestyle 8100, a back-of-house dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion, according to a press release. The…

Jack in the Box Selects Jolt as Exclusive Food Safety Software Vendor

Jack in the Box Inc. has selected Jolt, the leader in digital food safety and operations execution software, to be their exclusive vendor for digital food…

US Foods renews Toast partnership

May 16, 2022

US Foods, a foodservice distributor, has renewed its partnership with Toast, a provider of a digital platform for restaurants, according to a press release.

Big Chicken popping up in Saudi Arabia

May 16, 2022

Big Chicken, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's craft-casual chicken concept, is set to open a seasonal pop-up location during Jeddah Season in Jeddah, Saudi…

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Wingstop developing in South Korea

May 16, 2022

Dallas-based Wingstop has inked an agreement to develop 60 restaurants over 10 years in South Korea with the potential for 200-250 total restaurants in the…

Germicidal light: New tools in the war against restaurant pathogens

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts weigh in on what tools are available to ensure a facility is safe from dangerous pathogens

Schlotzsky's debuts double drive-thru prototype

May 16, 2022

Schlotzsky's has opened its first Design 1000 restaurant in Oklahoma City. Introduced in Q4 2020 alongside the single drive-thru Design 1800, the Design 100…

Pita Chip rockin' the suburbs

May 16, 2022

Pennsylvania-based Pita Chip, a Modern Middle Eastern restaurant with locations on Temple University's Campus and in University City, is opening its first…

Portillo's testing plant-based hot dog

May 16, 2022

Portillo's Hot dog lovers are getting a plant-based version of the Chicago-style dog, thanks to a partnership between the 70-unit chain and Greenleaf Foods…

Famous Toastery hires VP of Operations

May 13, 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Famous Toastery, a 25-plus unit breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has hired Joe Gillie as VP of Operations, where he will…

Chopt rolling out contactless-only location

May 13, 2022

Chopt, a fast casual salad chain is expanding its footprint next month in Virginia with a sustainable restaurant design set to open in the Ballston Exchange at…

Rush Bowls opening in DFW

May 13, 2022

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for its meals-in-a-bowl, is opening by month's end in the Dallas Fort Worth area, under the direction of the…

Carry-out losing traction thanks to delivery, drive-thru options

May 13, 2022

More restaurant customers than ever are visiting the drive-thru and using delivery services compared to carrying out food orders.

The Dolly Llama making Texas debut

May 13, 2022

The Dolly Llama, a waffle and artisanal ice cream brand based in Los Angeles, is debuting in Texas when it opens May 28 in Houston at 2817 Howell St. Husband…

Summit Coffee continues Charlotte area expansion

May 13, 2022

Summit Coffee opened a café on The Plaza last week and announced that it has awarded two new franchises in the Ballantyne and Eastover neighborhoods of…

Study links unfiltered coffee to high cholesterol

May 13, 2022

A recent study form Norway indicates coffee consumption can lead to higher levels of cholesterol, especially unfiltered coffee, according to a Daily Journal…

WOWorks acquiring Zoup, Barberitos

May 12, 2022

WOWorks, a holding company for Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, is acquiring Zoup Eatery and Barberitos…