Luckin Coffee investor urges shareholders to oppose other investor’s plan

December 3, 2021

A Luckin Coffee investor has asked shareholders and convertible bondholders to oppose a plan giving Centurium Capital, another investor, control of the…

Chopt owner invests in fast casual rice bowl concept

December 3, 2021

James Beard Award-winning chef, TV personality and author JJ Johnson has received Series A funding for Fieldtrip, his NYC-based rice bowl concept, from…

Lunchtime diners reveal what inspires them to order takeout, delivery

by Penni Tsavaris — Brand Communications Manager, Tork, an Essity brand

A research study uncovers what customers consider before choosing a lunch destination.

Holiday fraud activity up 115% in restaurant industry

December 3, 2021

Fraud is up this holiday season, according to research from Sift, a fraud-prevention firm.

Qu debuts Kitchen Display System

December 2, 2021

Qu, a provider of the restaurant industry's first Unified Commerce Platform, has launched its native Kitchen Display System, according to a press release.

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Slim Chickens arrives in Nottingham

December 2, 2021

Slim Chickens is adding a location in England's Nottingham with the Boparan Restaurant Group at the helm.

Philly's Best opening ghost kitchen

December 2, 2021

Philly's Best is launching its first ghost kitchen in Oakland, California, at the Oakland Food Hall under the direction of husband-and-wife team Bruce and…

Pure Green adding to Chicago footprint

December 2, 2021

Pure Green, a cold-pressed juice brand and national wellness bar, is opening a location this week in Chicago's West Loop at 936 W. Fulton Market.

Chipotle selling cilantro soap

December 2, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is selling Cilantro Soap on chipotlegoods.com.

3 ways to bring coastal vibes to your menu

Rafael Vallejo III, the executive chef and Food and Beverage Director of the Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, says…

Mariah Carey debuts virtual cookie brand

December 2, 2021

Just in time for the holidays, Mariah Carey is rolling out a virtual bakery in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. Mariah's Cookies features three…

Mendocino Farms adding 4th Houston unit

December 2, 2021

Southern California's Mendocino Farms is expanding Tuesday to the center of Houston's urban area with a location in The Heights at M-K-T at 600 N. Shepherd Dr.

Pollo Tropical bringing the (Miami) Heat

December 2, 2021

Pollo Tropical is opening next month inside the FTX Arena, home to the Miami Heat basketball team. Through a licensing partnership with Levy Restaurants, the…

Blaze Pizza signs multi-unit Miami deal

December 2, 2021

Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise development agreement that will expand the brand's South Florida footprint. Nine units are planned for the greater Miami…

J Dawgs digs into Colorado

December 1, 2021

Utah-based J. Dawgs, a scratch-made hot dog concept created by Jayson Edwards in 2004, is opening its first out-of-state outpost in Denver's Grange Hall.

Shipley Do-Nuts entering South Carolina

December 1, 2021

Shipley Do-Nuts has opened its first location in South Carolina in Greenwood and has plans to open several more shops throughout the state in the coming years.

Black Friday restaurant gift-card sales increase

December 1, 2021

Restaurant gift card sales were up on Black Friday compared to 2020, but still off their 2019 highs, according to a press release by Patronix Systems Inc.

Grubbrr to provide free Samsung kiosks during holidays to qualifying restaurants

December 1, 2021

Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering technologies, will be providing a Samsung Kiosk powered by Grubbrr to qualifying quick-service restaurants that keep their…

Jimmy John's, Dunkin' exec revealing strategy behind self-service technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

During a keynote address, Raghu Sagi, the chief information officer at inspire Brands, which owns Arby's, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In…