Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack. It offers a completely customizable menu of rolls and desserts…

Fat Brands fuels Middle East expansion

May 12, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and 13 other restaurant…

Taziki's making New Orleans debut

May 12, 2023

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is opening its first New Orleans location this summer at 701 Metairie Road in the Old Metairie Village Shopping Center. It is the…

Mo' Bettahs lands endorsement from golf star Tony Finau

May 12, 2023

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has inked an endorsement from Tony Finau, a six-time PGA Tour winner and one of the stars of Netflix' hit docuseries, "Full…

FAT Brands names co-CEOs

May 12, 2023

Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen are now the top leaders at FAT Brands Inc.

Star Micronics CloudPRNT: Exploring A New Era Of POS Technology In Retail And Hospitality

CloudPRNT technology by Star Micronics allows Star printers to print from cloud-based software, helping with omnichannel and online ordering.

Wing Snob opening multiple locations in several states

May 11, 2023

Wing Snob has opened Michigan locations in Allen Park, Plymouth and Lansing with additional stores opening this summer in Brighton, Dearborn, Livonia, Shelby…

Cousins Maine Lobster expands to Salt Lake City

May 11, 2023

Cousins Maine Lobster, a well-known food truck concept, has expanded to the Salt Lake City area with a grand opening at Talisman Brewery in Ogden, Utah.

Slim Chickens spreading wings in Northern Ireland

May 11, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in Belfast, United Kingdom, thanks to its partnership with multi-unit operators Boparan Restaurant Group and its…

Salata Salad Kitchen continues Dallas-Fort Worth growth

May 11, 2023

Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen is opening this week in Denton, Texas, at 1931 S. Loop, and will serve built-to-order salads and wraps, soups, organic teas…

Chatmeter clients using AI generator to manage feedback, social media

May 10, 2023

Chatmeter, a reputation management and brand intelligence company, has expanded its suite of generative AI tools to allow multi-location brands to decrease the…

Chowly intros 'Smart Pricing' to boost restaurant profitability

May 10, 2023

Chowly, which provides a digital ordering platform with point-of-sale systems, has created Smart Pricing, a solution aimed to help small and medium-sized…

Tabit Technologies, OpenTable partner to streamline restaurant operations

May 10, 2023

Tabit Technologies, a mobile first POS, and OpenTable, a provider of restaurant technology, have integrated to streamline front-of-house restaurant operations…

The Great Greek hires VP of operations

May 10, 2023

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has appointed Angelo Freites to VP of operations. In his role he will oversee customer experience, unit-level profitability…

El Pollo Loco signs deals for Colorado, New Mexico, Texas

May 9, 2023

El Pollo Loco has signed three development agreements covering territories in Northern Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso.

Wingstop celebrates 2,000th opening

May 9, 2023

Dallas-based Wingstop is celebrating its 2,000th opening by releasing a list of "2,000 Ways to Wingstop," highlighting ways to experience flavor in various…

Captain D's snags former Fazoli's exec to direct franchise sales

May 9, 2023

Captain D's has hired Steve Bailey, former senior director of franchise sales at Fazoli's, as director of franchise development.

Slice House rolls out national franchise program

May 9, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani is launching its first franchise program. Since opening its original location in 2010, alongside Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San…

Beef Shack opens 5th Illinois location

May 9, 2023

Beef Shack is back in the city where it got its start — St. Charles, Illinois — having opened a store last month two doors down from the original location…

Rush Bowls founder reveals 3 ways for fast casuals to stay competitive

The state of the fast casual market is continually evolving, as it caters to customer preferences, food trends and innovative ingredients year-over-year. It's…