BurgerFi appoints CFO

June 13, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of fast casual brands BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has appointed Christopher Jones as CFO. He will…

Bubbakoo's Burritos celebrates 15th anniversary with updated app, loyalty program

June 13, 2023

Bubbakoo's Burritos is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an updated app and loyalty program via Thanx, which will feature three levels of loyalty…

Fast casual PLNT Burger readies self-serve voice-order solution

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Following the pandemic, Ben Kaplan has looked to technology to restore personalization to unattended transactions, leading him to an AI-enabled voice-order…

Gluten-free, AI-powered fast casual cafe opening in Vegas

June 13, 2023

PowerSoul Cafe, a certified gluten-free fast casual chain, is debuting its flagship store in Las Vegas at year's end at W. Warm Springs Road and S. Cimarron…

Dickey's adding to Canada footprint

June 13, 2023

Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding across Canada this summer with two stores in Alberta. Owner Sajeev Kottackal, and his pit crew, opened a store…

RobotLAB partners with Bear Robotics

June 12, 2023

RobotLAB, a robotics integrator, is partnering with automation and robotics innovator Bear Robotics to expand the availability of the Servi and Servi Plus…

Noodles & Company debuts 4 stuffed pasta dishes

June 12, 2023

Noodles & Company has debuted four stuffed pasta dishes in select markets, including Chicago, Colorado Springs and Columbus.

The Melt celebrates Pride with Harvey shake

June 12, 2023

The Melt, a San Francisco-based restaurant known for its MeltBurgers and comfort food, has brought back its Harvey Milk Shake in celebration of Pride Month.

Flame Broiler bolsters leadership team with VP of people

June 12, 2023

Flame Broiler, a Korean-inspired restaurant concept, has appointed Sherry Broesamle as VP of people. In the newly-created position, she will work with the…

Cousins Maine Lobster taps former Wendy's exec to lead development

June 9, 2023

In an effort to grow its food truck and brick-and-mortar business, Cousins Maine Lobster has hired Angela Coppler as head of development. The 14-year veteran…

Island Fin Poke making television debut

June 9, 2023

Island Fin Poke Co. is making a big splash with the launch of its first national TV commercial, created by its agency of record, San Diego-based InnoVision…

Captain D's hires Steve Bailey as director of franchise development

June 9, 2023

Captain D's has named Steve Baily as director of franchise development, according to a press release.

Your Pie brings back Summer Peach Craft Series

June 9, 2023

The Summer Peach Craft Series has returned to fast casual pizza brand Your Pie, according to a press release.

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Smashburger names interim president

June 8, 2023

Smashburger has named Jose Miñana Jr. as its interim president. Minana will replace Carl Bachmann upon his departure from the company on June 30, according to…

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Uday Ahuja, chief investment officer of RSE, whose portfolio includes, Bluestone Lane, Magnolia Bakery, Fuku, Momofuku Orchard, Milk Bar and Drone Racing…

Capital Tacos setting up shop in Jacksonville

June 8, 2023

Capital Tacos is opening next year in Jacksonville, Florida, 200 miles from where the brand originated in Tampa.

Thanx partners with Olo for guest ordering, loyalty

June 7, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has partnered with Olo Inc., a software-as-a-service platform for restaurants, to deliver Olo Connect to its…

Starbucks offering Oleato beverages in 11 more states

June 7, 2023

Starbucks is extending its line of olive oil-infused Oleato beverages into 11 more states.

Capital Tacos partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation

June 7, 2023

Capital Tacos has announced a partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation from now until July 5. The brand's restaurants in Tampa and Orlando, Florida, will…