Del Taco, Starbird, Coolgreens, Junzi Kitchen embracing mobile pay

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Mobile payment has been a lifesaver for so many restaurant brands over the last eight months, when keeping physical contact to a minimum has been the order of…

Saladworks adds grocery store unit

October 21, 2020

Saladworks opened this month inside the Giant Food Store in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, at 3310 Trindle Road.

Chipotle's digital sales triple in Q3

October 21, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported Wednesday that revenue increased 14.1% to $1.6 billion and comparable restaurant sales were up 8.3% during Q3, ending…

Qdoba reveals floor plans options

October 21, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has introduced a variety of restaurant formats including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated…

UPshow shares 4 proven strategies for igniting profitability, growth

Join Bob Michelson, president and SVP, customer success at UPshow, as he discusses four proven strategies that participants can immediately deploy to boost…

Cowboy Chicken urges Parkinson's disease donations after founder's death

October 21, 2020

Philip "Cowboy Phil" Sanders, founder of Dallas-based, Cowboy Chicken, died Sept. 12 at the age of 85 following his battle with Parkinson's disease. Sanders…

Fresh&co intros catering website

October 21, 2020

Fresh&co, a fast casual restaurant chain based in New York, has launched its catering website. The fresh&co catering website will provide local and…

Chowbotics offers contactless ordering and video interface

October 21, 2020

Chowbotics has unveiled new technological developments for its fresh food robot, Sally, including a mobile app for contactless ordering, in response to…

NRA, ServSafe update operating guidelines

October 21, 2020

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe today released an updated version of the NRA's guidelines for safe operation during the pandemic. Renamed…

HMS Host COO to restaurateurs: Stop trying to do it all

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

HMS Host COO Joe Thornton relayed a case study around his experience transforming Jamba as a prime example of how restaurant leaders can be more effective by…

Farmer Boys opening in Huntington Beach

October 20, 2020

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual concept known for its burgers, is opening in Huntington Beach next month at 6962 Edinger Ave.

Chipotle leader talks relevancy, experience, cultivating a better world

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

In the opening keynote at this week's Fast Casual Executive Summit, Scott Boatwright, Chipotle Mexican Grill's chief restaurant officer, shared insight on the…

The Stand expanding in Texas

October 20, 2020

The Stand, a Southern California-based fast casual concept focused on redefining American classics, is opening 15 to 20 locations over the next few years in…

Starbucks New Zealand owner buys Burger King New Zealand

October 20, 2020

Tahua Partners — which owns the Starbucks franchise in New Zealand — will buy Burger King New Zealand. Antares Restaurant Group currently owns the chain in the…

Your Pie digitizes training

October 20, 2020

Why body cameras are essential for essential workers

With reports of interference, aggression and even violence against essential workers increasing, and the all too real risk of contamination through human…

NYC's Bluestone serving as Movember hub

October 20, 2020

Bluestone Lane, a New York-based coffee chain specializing in Australian coffee, is serving as an official meeting hub of the Movember movement, a global…

Smoothie King CEO appearing on 'Undercover Boss'

October 20, 2020

With a disguise that included shoulder-length hair, a Van Dyke-style beard, a Hawaiian shirt, black chinos and checkered Vans, Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim got a…

Chicken Salad Chick propels Southeast expansion

October 19, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Arkansas with its newest restaurant in Conway. With openings in Tennessee, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Florida…

Pandemic not slowing German Doner Kebab's growth plans

October 19, 2020

German Doner Kebab is forging ahead with its growth plans during the pandemic, bringing nearly 500 jobs and opening 12 locations in the United Kingdom by…