Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes franchise VP to CDO

February 10, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted Cheryl Fletcher, who has served as its vice president of Franchise Development strategy for four years, to chief…

Restaurant customers won't use your app if its missing these 3 things

February 10, 2021

Restaurants hoping to make their apps addictive to patrons may want to check out a study published this week revealing three ways to make apps as "sticky" to…

Aloha Poke reimagining the brick-and-mortar concept

Chris Birkinshaw, CEO, Aloha Poke Co., discusses why brands should consider an order-and-pay-first model.

GoTab, CORE partner to support families of restaurant employees

February 10, 2021

Restaurant commerce platform, GoTab, has created a partnership with non-profit, CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees. GoTab is the first technology partner…

Wolfnights launching expansion plan

February 9, 2021

Wolfnights, a wrap concept based in New York City, has kicked off a 10-year growth plan for corporate and franchise expansion by signing a lease for a location…

Just Salad launches meal kits with zero-plastic packaging

February 9, 2021

Just Salad has launched Housemade, a meal kit and grocery service available within delivery range of locations in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Chicago…

Clean Juice launches subscription cleansing service

February 9, 2021

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise with more than 100 stores, has created a subscription-based Cleanse Club in partnership with…

Jinya Ramen hires industry veteran as VP of Franchise Sales

February 9, 2021

Jinya Ramen Bar has hired Mike LaRue as its vice president of Franchise Sales, according to a company press release.

'Boy Meets World' stars reunite for Panera commercial

February 9, 2021

Nearly 70% of Americans would be happy to receive comfort food instead of flowers for Valentine's Day this year and nearly 60% said they'd preferred it over a…

Girl Scouts partner with GrubHub to deliver contact-free cookies

February 9, 2021

It's Girl Scout cookie time again but like many events that have been changed by the coronavirus restrictions, there won't be any scouts selling door-to-door…

DoorDash acquires salad-making robot

February 9, 2021

Chowbotics, the creator of the Fresh Food Robot, is now part of the DoorDash team, according to blogs posted on both companies' websites.

On-demand webinar: 'How to Prioritize Mobile Marketing Initiatives for QSRs'

February 8, 2021

It's a given that QSR customers are mobile customers, often on their way to or from any number of daily responsibilities. So QSR operators are well aware their…

Wow Wow Hawaiian betting on Nevada

February 8, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring three lemonade stands to Reno and the surrounding communities. The first will…

How Teriyaki Madness ducked and weaved past COVID-19

CEO Michael Haith explains how an adaptable spirit helped it make 2020 its most successful year ever.

Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy protection

February 8, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, less than a…

RESTAURANTS Act back on the table

February 5, 2021

A $120 billion revitalization fund, known as the RESTAURANTS Act of 2021, to help independent restaurants and small franchisees facing COVID-19 challenges is…

Super Bowl powers up engagement with digital signage, menu boards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Super Bowl LV is upon us. And although the fan experience will be different this year, digital signage is still helping make that experience memorable. Ping HD…

Q2 sales drop at Pie Five, Pizza Inn

February 5, 2021

Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent company, Rave Restaurant Group Inc., reported Friday that the pandemic severely hurt the brands' Q2 sales, which ended Dec. 27.

Blaze names CTO

February 5, 2021

Blaze Pizza has hired Chris Demery, former P.F. Chang's senior vice president, as its chief technology officer. Demery, who brings 20 years of industry…

4 ways to prepare for predicted springtime traffic increases

by Corey Chao

There's no denying that 2020 was the year that restaurants had to continuously adapt and evolve due to the pandemic, from dine-in shutdowns and delivery and…