Kiosks, AI keeping wait times down at Scooter's drive-thrus

Nathan Lester, senior director of Drive-Thru Innovation at Scooter's Coffee, reveals how technology helps the chain with its "scoot on through" customer…

Franchisee opens 100th Tropical Smoothie

June 23, 2023

Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee DYNE Hospitality Group opened its 100th location this week. The store is located at 322 Broadway St., in Little Rock.

Bite Ninja launches remote staffing system

June 23, 2023

Bite Ninja has created a patent-pending queuing system — NinjaQ — that allows restaurants to deploy workers remotely across multiple locations.

Firehouse Subs kicks off global expansion in Switzerland

June 23, 2023

Firehouse Subs opened its first restaurant in Switzerland, and first outside of North America, Friday and has signed a development agreement to launch in…

Hart House schools LA

June 23, 2023

Hart House, a plant-based fast casual brand founded by actor, entrepreneur and comedian Kevin Hart, opened this week across from the University of Southern…

What Are Connected Workstations & Why Are They Beneficial?

Discover the benefits of connected workstations for businesses. Learn how they can increase productivity, streamline workflows, save costs, and enhance…

Intel, Vericast partner on digital in-store retail media network

June 22, 2023

Vericast and Intel have created a programmatically enabled digital in-store retail media network to deliver contextually relevant advertising and product…

Paris Baguette teams up with 'Queen of Cakes' on LTOs

June 22, 2023

Paris Baguette and Lavazza, an Italian coffee company, have partnered with Yolanda Gampp, the "Queen of Cakes," judge on FOX's "Crime Scene Kitchen" and…

Island Fin Poke dives into Miami Lakes

June 22, 2023

Florida-based Island Fin Poke Co. is launching its 27th location this week when it opens at 15468 NW 77th Court in the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Fatburger expanding in Florida

June 22, 2023

Fatburger, owned by FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of 17 restaurant concepts, is opening in the Tampa, Florida area. Located in Riverview, at 9950 Upper…

Diners craving value as restaurant industry rebounds

June 22, 2023

As restaurant dining returns to pre-pandemic levels, diners are craving value, willing to pay for convenience and want quality when ordering takeout.

Blaze Pizza adds 2 to executive team

June 22, 2023

Blaze Pizza has announced two additions to its leadership team. Kevin Moran has taken the position of chief development officer, while Johnny Tellez joins the…

Over half of Americans have negative view of tipping

June 22, 2023

A good number of Americans, 66%, have a negative view of tipping, and nearly one in three think the tipping culture is out of control.

Shake Shack increasing representation of women, people of color in leadership roles

June 22, 2023

Shake Shack made over 2,600 internal promotions, with 55% going to women and 77% going to people of color in 2022, according to the New York-based chain's…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 2nd Colorado location

June 21, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick opened this week in Colorado Springs, marking its second restaurant in the state and the first for franchise owners Kirsten and David…

Panera swimming into summer

June 21, 2023

Panera Bread has launched a line of swimwear inspired by the mixing and matching style trend to celebrate its "You Pick 2" menu item.

Black Rock Coffee continues Texas expansion

June 21, 2023

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon, is expanding its footprint in Texas with the opening of a store in the Houston area of Spring, Texas. Set to open its…

Bad Ass Coffee hires industry vet as supply ops VP

June 20, 2023

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has hired Chris Webb as VP of supply operations. Mosty recently Web worked for Black Rifle Coffee Company and previously held…

Gong cha president reveals 4 steps to conquering US market

Geoff Henry, president of Gong cha Americas, shares the brand's 4-step strategy to enter the US market.

Piada launches 'Stickscription'

June 20, 2023

Piada Italian Street Food, based in Ohio, has launched Stickscription, a monthly subscription ($6.99) service that allows customers to get a free Piada stick…