How tracking tools helped restaurants reduce food waste by $400M

December 5, 2024

Restaurant365 customers operating over 40,000 locations in the U.S. have reduced food waste in 2024 by nearly $400 million thanks to the restaurant management…

Taco Cabana doubling down on smaller prototype

December 5, 2024

Taco Cabana is opening its second location featuring its next-generation building prototype in Houston. It debuted the design, featuring a streamlined design…

Torchy's Tacos deploys voice AI smart ordering

December 5, 2024

Torchy's Tacos had deployed voice AI smart ordering at its 130 locations thanks to a partnership with SoundHound, a voice artificial intelligence company…

Luna Grill hires 1st CMO

December 5, 2024

Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen has named Billy Grenham as its first CMO.

Barberitos entering Alabama

December 4, 2024

Barberitos, owned by WOWorks, signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-unit franchisee Haresh Patel to bring the brand to Alabama. The expansion follows…

What's new with outdoor menu boards?

by QSR Web

It's one thing to simply have an outdoor menu board, it's another to take advantage of the full potential of the technology. Let's take a closer look at what's…

Crumbl Cookies launches catering

December 4, 2024

Workplaces across the United States may now order Crumbl Cookies via ezcater.com and the ezCater app. "Joining forces with ezCater will not only satisfy the…

Qdoba opening stand-alone stores in Arizona

December 4, 2024

Qdoba is expanding into Arizona when it opens two stores later this month in Phoenix and Scottsdale. The locations mark Qdoba's first stand-alone restaurants…

Dave's Hot Chicken making London debut

December 4, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening Saturday in London, marking its entry into the United Kingdom and the opening of its 250th restaurant. Located…

Cherry Bounce finalizes acquisition of Party Fowl

December 4, 2024

Cherry Bounce Hospitality, a Raleigh-based restaurant group that owns a portfolio of restaurant concepts that include Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill, Trudy's…

Food pickup lockers help restaurant operators lower costs

As more restaurants depend on delivery and carryout services to remain profitable, balancing speed with security and efficiency is crucial. Food pickup lockers…

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Cheba Hut reopening in Boulder

December 3, 2024

After a five-year hiatus, Cheba Hut is returning to Boulder, Colorado, when it opens next week at 1346 Pearl St.

Shipley signs 22-unit agreement

December 3, 2024

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts will expand its presence in Florida and Tennessee under a 22-unit franchise agreement with the hospitality arm of private…

SynergySuite Secures Spot at #37 in Deloitte 2024 Technology Fast 50 Awards

SynergySuite is thrilled to announce its inclusion at number 37 in the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, marking another milestone in the company’s…

Chicken Salad Chick entering Kansas City market

December 2, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first store in the Kansas City market in Lee's Summit, Missouri, at 1020 NW Pryor Road.

Moxies launching customizable franchise design

December 2, 2024

Moxies, a fast casual concept with 59 locations across the United States and Canada, has partnered with DesignAgency to introduce a streamlined and…

Self-Service Innovation Summit executive panel to share future predictions, strategy insights

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

This year’s Self-Service and Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa, Florida from December 9-11 will culminate with “Thought leader…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express continue Mexico expansion

November 26, 2024

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, owned by Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, are opening several co-branded locations in Mexico, joining the country's five…

Fast casual industry nearing $150B by 2028

November 26, 2024

The U.S. fast casual industry will grow $65.2 billion to hit $149.96 billion by 2028, according to Technavio, a research firm that predicted that it will grow…

How tech can streamline restaurant operations

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

Technology can help restaurants in many ways, but it plays an especially impactful role in operations. With the right tech stack, restaurants can reduce wait…