Growth plans heating up at Atomic Wings

August 8, 2024

Atomic Wings is experiencing a wave of growth as it heads into the second half of 2024, opening five locations in July and setting the stage for launches in…

Ike's collaborates with NBA star on vegan sandwich

August 8, 2024

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has collaborated with basketball great Mitch Richmond to create a vegan barbecue sandwich, "Mitch The Rock Richmond," a vegan BBQ…

NFI Q1 2025 PR w/ Dividend Announcement

NFI REPORTS 1ST QUARTER RESULTS - Refinances Senior Secured Notes With A New Unsecured $60 Million Term Loan Facility and $10 Million Revolving Credit Facility…

Negranti Creamery opening 7th shop

August 7, 2024

California-based Negranti Creamery, which serves sheep's milk ice cream, is adding a seventh location when it opens Saturday in San Luis Obispo, California.

10 Dave's Hot Chickens popping up in Pittsburgh

August 7, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening 10 stores in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Raj Patel, Danny Costa, Michael Costa and Jonathan Wise, who own…

Portillo's launches self-service kiosk strategy

August 7, 2024

Portillo's, a fast casual chain known for its Chicago hot dogs, is piloting self-service kiosks in select restaurants, according to a Yahoo!Finance report.

Blaze Pizza releases 4 menu items, 2 drizzles

August 7, 2024

Blaze Pizza has introduced two new spicy drizzles, Spicy Chili Oil and Sweet Hot Honey, as well as four new products, according to a press release.

Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

James Beard Award-winning chef reopens Italian fast casual

August 6, 2024

James Beard Award-winning Chef Gerard Craft reopened Porano last week in Des Peres, Missouri, bringing back the pasta, grain bowls, salads and Detroit-style…

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Sip Fresh expanding in Colorado

August 6, 2024

California-based Sip Fresh, which serves fruit-based juices, teas and smoothies, is expanding to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado through an agreement with…

Krak Boba adds 16th location

August 6, 2024

Krak Boba opened ints 16th location last month in Lomita, California, under the direction of franchisees Vi Truong and An Nguyen.

Washington gets a big drinks upgrade with L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Botrista Partnership

A Tumwater-based L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise is fast becoming a destination experience following the addition of new premium, on-menu beverages. Among the…

Simplifying Operations with Cash Management and Smart Safe Services

Partnering with a provider for Cash Management and Smart Safe Services can streamline operations, enhance security, and improve restaurant profitability.

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Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Sweetgreen opening automated location in California's Fashion Island

August 5, 2024

Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is opening Tuesday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.

Chipotle UK launches kids meals

August 5, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill UK is introducing Kids Meals, allowing young guests to order build-your-own taco kids' meal, available with soft-shell flour tortillas…

Cinnaholic develops LTO with social media influencer

August 2, 2024

Cinnaholic, which has over 100 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, has teamed up with Dallas social media influencer Dre Hopkins (@DreinDallas) to create…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…