News & Media

Taylor Co introduces adult slushie freezer

March 26, 2019

The Taylor Company has introduced a new adult slushie product it said in a news release will allow operators restaurant operators to create customer drinks for…

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Halal Guys, Wetzel's Pretzel partner with Kitchen United

March 25, 2019

Kitchen United, which offers off-premise kitchen centers for brands and franchises, now has two new partners as well as a new restaurant concept. Halal Guys…

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Rocket Restaurants Group readying for international growth, hires on new leaders

March 25, 2019

Rocket Restaurants Group, an Ireland-based fast casual and diner group, has named Adrian Crean as managing director and James Walker as international…

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Thai Express opening in North Carolina

March 25, 2019

Thai Express, a Canadian restaurant franchise that provides made-to-order Thai food cooked in front of customers, has signed a multi-unit development agreement…

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Press Waffle Co lands deal with 'Shark Tank's' Barbara Corcoran

March 25, 2019

The founders of Press Waffle Co. — Bryan and Caleb Lewis — had the sharks from ABC's television series, "Shark Tank," in a frenzy during Sunday's episode when…

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Can smaller brands win customers over with coffee offerings?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To help smaller brands create coffee concoctions to compete for customers, Nestlé Professional has created the Nescafé Dolce Gusto Majesto, a $300 coffee maker…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in Georgia

March 22, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed an agreement with G5 Services to open a location in Augusta, Georgia, according to a company press release. Under the…

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Third-party delivery forces tough decisions for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Third-party delivery has become the most disruptive force in the restaurant industry today, as the growth of these services has created both an opportunity and…

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