Farmer Boys names CMO

October 13, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual chain, has appointed restaurant industry veteran Joe Adney to serve as VP and CMO, according to a company…

Killer Burger slaying in Idaho

October 13, 2021

Killer Burger, a Pacific Northwest burger brand, is opening Monday in Hayden, Idaho, in the Prairie Shopping Center, near the Albertsons and Rite Aid stores.

Souper Salad reopening in El Paso

October 13, 2021

Souper Salad is reopening its El Paso location Saturday, featuring enhanced online ordering and new menu items tailored to go. With 62% of American workers…

Overcoming the Impact of First Impression Bias in the Interview Process

Learn how to eliminate first impression bias to create a more equitable hiring process.

Freebirds adds techs to enhance employee engagement, deploys robotics in kitchens

October 12, 2021

Texas-based Freebirds World Burrito is deploying the Wisetail learning experience platform to help strengthen culture, engagement and well-being for employees…

Fast casual on the rebound?

October 12, 2021

U.S. fast casual restaurants didn't fare as well as traditional quick service restaurants early in the pandemic, but their customers are returning, according…

Farmer Boys elevates guest loyalty platform

October 12, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger concept, has tapped Tattle to elevate its guest loyalty. The technology allows the brand to track detailed…

Beyond Juicery + Eatery opens in Farmington

October 12, 2021

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is opening a location on Oct. 27 in Farmington, Michigan, at 33317 Grand River Ave., under the direction of Lindsay Pustulka.

Chick-fil-A, Starbucks top teens' food picks

October 12, 2021

Chick-fil-A tops the list of food offerings loved by teens, according to the "Taking Stock With Teens" survey that polled 10,000 teenagers across 44 U.S.

How to fix restaurant marketing post pandemic

October 12, 2021

Driving incremental revenue has become harder than ever for restaurant brands. Traditional mass marketing techniques are missing a lot of customers, and for…

Slim Chickens nesting in Virginia

October 11, 2021

Alabama-based Slim Chickens has opened its first Virginia location at Liberty University in Lynchburg under the ownership of Louis Cambeletta and Duke Davis.

Vegan barbecue concept popping up in Brooklyn

October 11, 2021

Pure Grit BBQ has partnered with Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen to open its first vegan BBQ pop-up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Launched Friday, customers may now…

BurgerFi buying Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

October 11, 2021

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings from L Catterton for…

Caribou launches domestic franchise plan fueled by Panera

October 11, 2021

Caribou Coffee, a Panera Brands portfolio concept with 714 locations, has launched a domestic franchise program. Leveraging the model that has fueled its…

Ziggi's Coffee enters Texas

October 11, 2021

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has opened its first Texas location. The shop, located at 1417 FM 1463 Road in Katy, features an indoor cafe as well as a…

7 ways Smoothie King president prevents labor shortages

Dan Harmon, who has been president and COO of Smoothie King since 2017, reveals the seven ways he and his team retain employees.

Shaka Bowl plans for growth, signs with franchise developer

October 8, 2021

Sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley opened their first Shaka Bowl, a Hawaiian-inspired fast casual healthy eatery in 2016 in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a menu…

Pokeworks reopens Grand Central location

October 8, 2021

Pokeworks, known for fresh and flavorful traditional Hawaiian-inspired poke, reopened its Grand Central location at 117 E. 41st St., Manhattan, New York on…

Fourth acquiring Snagajob applicant tracking, onboarding tools

October 8, 2021

Workforce and inventory solutions provider Fourth is acquiring Snagajob's applicant tracking and onboarding solutions, People Matter and Hiring Manager, in a…

Smoothie King boasts healthy Q3 sales growth

October 8, 2021

Smoothie King enjoyed a 5% sales increase in the third quarter of 2021 after a 14.8% sales increase in the third quarter over 2019, according to a company…