Shake Shack hitting downtown Houston

January 14, 2019

Shake Shack is opening this summer in downtown Houston, according to a company press release.

Wingstop domestic same-store sales up by 6.5 percent in Q4

January 14, 2019

Wingstop reported today that its domestic same-store sales increased 6.5 percent for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2018, as compared with last year's Q4.  

Torchy's Tacos adds former Dunkin', Walmart execs to leadership team

January 14, 2019

Torchy's Tacos, based in Austin, has added two members to its leadership team, Scott Hudler as chief marketing officer and Elizabeth Baxter as chief people…

Captain D's expanding Florida presence with Orlando opening

January 14, 2019

Captain D's is opening of its latest franchised location in Orlando, Florida, marking its 28th unit in the state. Located at 5850 S. Orange Blossom Trail, the…

Your Pie opens 7 units in Q4, names COO

January 14, 2019

Growth was the theme of Q4 2018 at Your Pie, according to a company press release that said the brand opened seven stores, bringing its total footprint to 6…

Firehouse Subs enters Rhode Island

January 14, 2019

Firehouse Subs is opening its first Rhode Island location today in Cranston, marking its entry into its 46th state, according to a company press release.

Canada's Williams Fresh Cafe opens in Stoney Creek, Ontario

January 14, 2019

Canada-based Williams Fresh Cafe is opening a location in Stoney Creek Ontario, located at 140 Highway 8 at the intersection of Highway 8 and Gray Road…

Pita Pit Canada entering cannabis market

January 14, 2019

Pita Pit Canada is getting into the weed business. The 600-unit fast casual has partnered with WeedMD Inc., a federally licensed producer and distributor of…

Mighty Quinn's signs first franchise deal

January 11, 2019

New York City-based Mighty Quinn's Barbeque is opening its first franchised location later this year as part of a multi-unit development agreement with Long…

Just Salad appoints chief sustainability officer

January 11, 2019

New York City-based Just Salad has appointed Janani Lee as its first chief sustainability officer. "Hiring a chief sustainability officer is a huge milestone…

Taco Bell HR leader on making your restaurant an employee magnet

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

Taco Bell's VP of People and Experience discusses the brand's multi-faceted approach to pulling in great employees in a tight labor market.

Hughes Discussion: Verifone EZR EOL 2

At the Verifone Client Forum in May, 2018, Verifone announced plans to end-of-life the Enhanced Zone Router. As a result, retailers will need to use a managed…

Hughes Discussion: Verifone EZR EOL

At the Verifone Client Forum in May, 2018, Verifone announced plans to end-of-life the Enhanced Zone Router. As a result, retailers will need to use a managed…

Pokeatery opening first East Coast location Jan. 12

January 10, 2019

Hawaiian poke concept Pokeatery will open its first East Coast store on Saturday, Jan. 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Seattle Starbucks stores to install safe needle disposal boxes

January 10, 2019

Several Seattle Starbucks locations will soon install safe disposal boxes for needles following a petition effort by employees.

Olo secures $18M investment from Tiger Global Management

January 10, 2019

Olo, a mobile ordering and delivery platform for restaurants, has received $18 million in financing from Tiger Global Management, according to a company…

Eatsa launches pick-up system to alleviate bottlenecks caused by mobile orders

January 10, 2019

In hopes of addressing the operational challenges facing restaurants stemming from the rise of digital ordering and third-party delivery, San Francisco-based…

Hughes Achieves Verifone Managed Network Service Provider Certification

Company Now Offers Verifone POS Retailers Easy Transition to PCI-Compliant Solution from Discontinued Enhanced Zone Router (EZR)

Pei Wei debuts cauliflower rice, bowl options

January 10, 2019

Diners at Pei Wei now have a choice of cauliflower rice or cauliflower fried rice as well as traditional rice. The menu additions, according to a press…

Gigi's Cupcakes, Gatti's file bankruptcy with $32M debt

January 10, 2019

Sovrano LLC, which owns Gigi's Cupcakes and Gatti's Pizza, has filed for bankruptcy protection on behalf of both brands, according to a statement that the…