Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…

SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years

October 26, 2023

Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…

Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness…

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Naf Naf franchisee opening 3rd unit

October 26, 2023

Chicago-based Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is opening by year's end in Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1 minute from the Southridge Mall near the Franklin and Hales…

Pepper Lunch upgrading POS system, adding kiosks

October 26, 2023

Japan-born Pepper Lunch, a fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, is tapping Revel Systems to develop a cloud POS and business management…

FAT Brands opens co-branded Fatburger, Round Table Pizza location

October 25, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first-ever co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza location in Dallas. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is the first of four…

Beef-a-Roo, Blenderz opening inside shipping containers to cut costs

Next Brands President Austin Capoferi describes how franchisees may buy a unit for an all-inclusive price of $200,000.

Shake Shack making New Hampshire debut

October 25, 2023

Shake Shack is opening the doors of its first New Hampshire location on Monday at the Tuscan Village at 9 Via Toscana in Salem. Located directly over the…

Rise Southern Biscuits rolling out menu upgrades

October 25, 2023

North Carolina-based Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is rolling out menu updates next week featuring sandwiches, breakfast boxes, tater tots and…

Fuku hits Vegas arena

October 24, 2023

Fuku, a spicy fried chicken fast casual concept developed by David Chang, has opened a concession location at T-Mobile Arena, the home of the National Hockey…

Australian-based Mexican eatery adding to Chicago footprint

October 24, 2023

Guzman y Gomez is opening a fourth restaurant next week in Chicago's Buffalo Grove at 120 McHenry Road.

Tous les Jours enters Canada

October 24, 2023

Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery serving over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has planted a flag in Calgary, Canada, marking its entry into its…

Captain D's sets stage for New York City debut

October 24, 2023

Captain D's has signed its first franchise development agreement in the greater New York City area. This agreement with multi-brand franchisees Kelly Moughal…

Playa Bowls appoints former Schlotzsky's VP as CMO

October 24, 2023

Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls as well as smoothies, juices, cold brew, has hired Nicolle…

Jimmy John's collaborating with Starter

October 23, 2023

Streetwear brand Starter and Jimmy John's are teaming up to celebrate National Sandwich Day by creating a limited-edition Starter Jacket with 100% of Proceeds…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 22nd Tennessee location

October 23, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Arlington, Tennessee, marking the brand's fifth restaurant in the Memphis area and 22nd in the state. Boasting a drive-thru…

Qdoba exec to speak about restaurant evolution at one-day QSR event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kyle Moses, Senior Director, Operations Services & Training & Development for Qdoba, will speak at #QSRNext on Nov. 8. The half-day event is designed for the…

Haven Hot Chicken opening 7th location

October 20, 2023

Conneticut-based Haven Hot Chicken is opening its seventh store next month in Newington at 12 Fenn Road. The 1200-square-foot restaurant will feature the…

The Outsiders: 32M Americans ditching traditional mealtimes

by Janine Perry — Director of Strategy, Partners + Napier

October 20, 2023

Restaurants may increase traffic and check spend by rethinking day-part strategy, messaging and menu options, according to research from Partners + Napier.

Capital Tacos opening 1st franchised unit

October 20, 2023

Capital Tacos is opening in Raleigh after securing its franchise agreement for the state of North Carolina — the latest in a series of deals that have been…