Moe's entering Arizona

December 13, 2024

Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by GoTo Foods, is entering Arizona next week at Pebble Creek Marketplace (15611 West McDowell Road) as the first of…

Gong cha using self-service technology to grow US footprint

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gong cha's successful implementation of self-service kiosks, highlighted at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, enhances customer experience, boosts efficiency…

Paris Baguette opening 7th Virginia location

December 12, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 cafes worldwide, is growing in America. With nearly 200 open in the U.S. and more in development, the company is opening…

Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.

Naf Naf Grill opens within in Love's Travel Stop

December 11, 2024

Naf Naf Grill opened its 41st location within Love's Travel Stops in White House, Tennessee, at 1001 Highway 76.

Wing Snob making Florida debut

December 11, 2024

Wing Snob is opening its first Florida restaurant by year's end in Riverview. Additional locations are also set to open in Tampa and Davie.

Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

Starbucks’ Red Cup Day makes a comeback

by Shira Petrack — Content Manager, Placer.ai

Starbucks received more visits over the week of Red Cup Day than it did during the week of the Pumpkin Spice Latte Launch.

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2025

Despite the dominance of the legacy brands, independent pizzerias continue to thrive, offering unique flavors and local flair. To recognize these innovative…

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Ziggi's entering South Carolina

December 10, 2024

Ziggi's Coffee will open Tuesday at 102 W. Greenwood St., in Abbeville, South Carolina, marking its entry into the state.

I Heart Mac & Cheese founder launching coffee concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 10, 2024

Pilar Coffee Bar and Iced Treats is debuting its flagship location this month at The Cove in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The menu features specialty lattes, iced…

SynergySuite Wins Best Customer Service Award for Partnership with Friendly’s

SynergySuite, a leading global provider of back-of-house restaurant management technology, is proud to announce its recent win of Best Customer Service Award…

Zaro's Family Bakery offering licensing opportunities

December 9, 2024

New York-based Zaro's Family Bakery, a fourth-generation family business serving Black & White Cookies and classic baked goods, is offering licensing…

Ya Oaxaca receives $100K from PepsiCo

December 9, 2024

PepsiCo named Ya Oaxaca, a food company that crafts artisanal Mexican mole sauces, adobos and salsas, the winner of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos…

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

Voice AI to dominate industry in coming year, says SoundHound AI exec

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone knows that AI is taking the world by storm and transforming customer experience across restaurants, retail, self-service, and more, but a subset of…

Perkins Griddle & Go signs Canada franchisee

December 6, 2024

Perkins American Food Co. has signed a multi-unit agreement with Lakshminarayan Enterprise Inc. to bring Perkins Griddle & Go to Calgary, Alberta.

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…