Fuzzy's Taco Shop integrates catering into online order platform

May 12, 2022

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Texas-based restaurant group, has integrated catering orders into its online ordering platform.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ looks to expand in Texas

May 12, 2022

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept, is looking to expand its presence in Texas with 15 units, according to a…

Smoothie King reaches record AUV

May 12, 2022

Smoothie King, a smoothie chain and health and fitness QSR brand, has reached a record average unit volume of $609,753, with the brand's top 25 percent of…

Shuckin' Shack looks to ramp up bar sales this summer

May 12, 2022

Shuckin' Shack, a 16-unit franchise based out of North Carolina, has enjoyed recent success through its bar sales and is looking to emphasize the sale of…

Scooter's Coffee opening second Omaha distribution center

May 12, 2022

Scooter's Coffee, a specialty coffee drive-thru franchise, plans to open a second Omaha distribution center with Harvest Roasting, its vertically integrated…

Wing Zone on mission to 'fully automate' restaurants

May 11, 2022

Wing Zone is getting into the automation business thanks to its partnership with Wavemaker Labs, the product development incubator behind Miso Robotics, which…

Zaxby's hires chief people officer

May 11, 2022

Georgia-based Zaxby's has named Michelle Morgan as chief people officer, where she will elevate the brand's "People First" culture and strengthen guidance…

Guthrie's promotes COO, hires director of Operations

May 11, 2022

Guthrie's, a chicken-finger only restaurant brand, has promoted Matthew Myers to COO, and hired Mike Adams as director of Operations.

Überrito Fresh Mex Opens in Huntsville, Texas

May 11, 2022

Houston-based Überrito Fresh Mex opened in Huntsville, Texas, this week in the Ravenwood Village Shopping Center in front of Target. Franchisees Jacob Chaney…

Sysco posts strong Q3 2022 sales, earnings

May 11, 2022

Sysco Corp. posted strong sales and earnings for Q3 2022 against the prior year period, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

Why Thermal Printers Have A Place In Today’s Modern Kitchens

Last week, I had a chat with John Maieli, Channel Partner Executive at Star Micronics America. He had a vision: thermal printers in professional kitchens…

Emerging Trends in Restaurant Health

Watch Fast Casual and solution leaders Bluezone by Middleby and Powerhouse Dynamics as they discuss how restaurants can protect the health and safety of…

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Clean Juice signs deal for 200th store

May 10, 2022

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise and restaurant, has signed an agreement with Matthew Shango and his family to open the chain's 200th…

Wichcraft popping up in Denver for limited-time only

May 10, 2022

Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio is hoping to cast a spell on Denver residents with his NYC-based sandwich concept, Wichcraft, opening Tuesday for a limited-time…

Mici Italian to open 8th location

May 10, 2022

Mici Italian will open its eighth location in Southglenn in Centennial, Colorado, and will be a corporate store, according to a press release.

Fat Straws goes big with digital menu boards

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

Dallas-based Fat Straws Bubble Tea Co. has deployed digital menu boards to facilitate campaigns, feature LTOs and announce special offers.

Slim Chickens opens 2nd Tuscaloosa store

May 9, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has added a location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2520 McFarland Blvd., thanks to a deal with Heart of the South Foods.

Charleys Philly Steaks opens 700th location

May 9, 2022

Charleys Philly Steaks opened its 700th location, this week in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and is on target to have 2,000 locations by 2026. The free-standing…

Big Chicken lands deal for Utah, Idaho

May 9, 2022

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, will open in Utah and Idaho, thanks to a deal with the Arizona-based duo…

Adopting an Ecosystem Approach to Restaurant Technology

Relying on multiple vendors to implement a digital transformation can be a challenge. Working with a core technology ecosystem provider can simplify the…