Qdoba promotes operations director to VP role

August 19, 2020

Qdoba has promoted Director of Operations Eric Williams to vice president of franchise and license operations, where he will help franchisees run their…

Noodles & Co CFO stepping down

August 18, 2020

Noodles & Company Chief Financial Officer Ken Kuick is resigning Friday to "pursue other business interests," according to a press release.

Go Go Curry opening in Newark

August 18, 2020

Go Go Curry is opening its first New Jersey location — the eleventh in the U.S. — in Newark this summer. The Japanese curry concept serves Kanazawa-style curry…

Poll reveals 3 things customers expect during COVID-19

by Ido levanon — CEO, Dragontail Systems

Nearly half of U.S. customers polled said they faulted the restaurant if they placed an order through a delivery app and had a poor experience.

Waba Grill adds to Inland Empire

August 17, 2020

WaBa Grill, which specializes in healthy rice bowls, has opened its third Colton, California, location, marking its 67th restaurant in the Inland Empire.

Tropical Smoothie sales up 25%

August 17, 2020

Despite COVID-19, Tropical Smoothie Cafe LLC sales are higher than ever. The chain reported Monday that July's comp sales were up 25.5% and that transactions…

AmEx acquires Kabbage

August 17, 2020

American Express is acquiring the team and technology of Kabbage, an online lender for small business.

Pollo Tropical offering contactless experience via app upgrade

August 17, 2020

Pollo Tropical has launched curbside pick-up service, which allows customers to park at the restaurant and have their orders delivered to their cars, and even…

Muscle Maker Grill piloting delivery-only kitchens

August 17, 2020

Muscle Maker Inc., the New Jersey-based parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's, Meal Plan AF & MMG Burger Bar, is partnering with Reef…

Just Salad adds to exec team

August 17, 2020

New York City-based Just Salad has appointed Andy Rooks as its first CMO and hired Apolinar Chavez as COO.

Captain D's targeting Florida for growth

August 17, 2020

Captain D's has opened its latest franchised location in Palatka, Florida, at 200 State Road 19, marking the chain's eighth location in Northeast Florida and…

DoorDash, NBA partner to promote Black-owned restaurants

August 17, 2020

DoorDash and the National Basketball Association have signed a multiyear marketing partnership to make the third-party delivery platform the official delivery…

Your Pie does hot chicken 'pizza-style'

August 17, 2020

Your Pie is getting in on the hot chicken craze with an LTO pumped full of spice and hot peppers. The Chicken Al Pastor pizza features house-made…

Garbanzo files for Chapter 11

August 17, 2020

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is hoping to make a comeback after filing for Chapter 11 last week in the Eastern District of Missouri, where…

Al fresco dining: Are you leaving money on the table?

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

Part One of our series on outdoors space, we tasked restaurant operators to answer several questions about their outdoor dining space. Part 2 will feature…

PopID intros pay-by-face solution

August 14, 2020

PopID, a Cali Group company, has launched its PopPay face-pay service, which lets users pay with their faces at facial recognition devices. Customers can link…

NRA applauds Sen Schumer's move to co-sponsor $120B Restaurants Act

New York Democrat and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is co-sponsoring the Restaurants Act -- a very good move, according to the NRA.

I Heart Mac & Cheese adding 3 Indiana stores

August 14, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese franchisee Matthew Griffin is planning to add three stores to his roster.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Fazoli's tap ghost kitchens to advance business

August 14, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is launching virtual kitchens as its latest franchise opportunity and plans to open the facilities in Chicago, Houston, Orlando and…

3 ways to retain, acquire customers

by Matt Drewes — Owner, DRMS Marketing

Restaurants across the country are bracing for a second wave of state-mandated closures as coronavirus cases surge again. Still recovering from the first wave…