Balance Grille rolls out national franchising program

January 27, 2023

Ohio-based Balance Grille is rolling out a targeted franchising strategy focused on finding multi-unit operators within select markets across the U.S. The…

Farm Burger elevates app, customer feedback collection

January 27, 2023

Farm Burger is refining its guest experience with the rollout of an app focused on delivery, convenience, choice and guest feedback.

Shipley Do-Nuts opens 14 shops in 2022

January 27, 2023

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, which is 85 years old, continued its expansion in 2022, opening 14 locations and inking 11 multi-unit franchise deals that will…

Fast casual cafe opens in Manhattan

January 27, 2023

Metro Marche, under the same ownership as Cafe Metro in Manhattan and fast casual brand Fresh & Co, is open in New York City at 30 W. 57 St. The location…

Paris Baguette, Lavazza offering 'authentic Italian coffee experience'

January 27, 2023

Paris Baguette is partnering with Lavazza to create an authentic Italian coffee experience at its 100-plus locations nationwide

Newk's embraces voice AI

January 26, 2023

After testing a voice AI ordering system in its corporate stores to operate the phone channel, Newk's Eatery is rolling out the technology to all 100 of its…

Wing It On moving up the pecking order with growth plans

January 26, 2023

Fresh off a year in which it grew by 70%, Waterbury, Connecticut-based Wing It On is adding a location to the Orlando metro area, which joins a ghost kitchen…

Fresh Baguette offering giant croissants

January 26, 2023

Although National Croissant Day is Monday, Bethesda, Maryland-based Fresh Baguette is celebrating a day early to allow guests more to time to try their luck at…

Chipotle hiring 15K workers

January 26, 2023

In an effort to attract 15,000 team members in time for burrito season — March through May — Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a hiring campaign featuring…

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food truck footprint

January 26, 2023

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is expanding its food truck footprint with the debut of a truck in Morristown, Tennessee.

What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

Original Hot Chicken making debut in Georgia

January 25, 2023

There is a new player in the Nashville hot chicken market — Original Hot Chicken. The brand is opening next week in Woodstock, Georgia, under the direction of…

Blaze Pizza's growth accelerated by openings, franchise agreements in 2022

January 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza opened 13 restaurants and signed seven multi-unit development agreements in 2022. The development agreements over the past 12 months will add 2…

Pro wrestler Lita creates vegan sandwich at Ike's

January 25, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has teamed up with professional wrestler Amy Dumas, known as Lita, to create a vegan sandwich called The #414 Litacanrana. It…

Daddy’s Chicken Shack revs up development in Motor City

January 24, 2023

Daddy's Chicken Shack is kicking off the new year with a 10-unit development deal for Detroit with Ali and Mona Hammoud.

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse signs 40-unit development deal

January 24, 2023

Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse and Brame Holdings have signed a 40-location deal for San Antonio and Austin.

Tous les Jours makes Nevada debut

January 24, 2023

Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery offering over 300 different kinds of artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, has opened in Las Vegas. Marking its…

Captain D's debuts double drive-thru in Alabama

January 24, 2023

Captain D's is continuing its expansion in Alabama with a double drive-thru location opening this week in Foley, at 3209 South McKenzie St.

Biggby names former Starbucks exec as CMO

January 24, 2023

Biggby Coffee, a 340-unit Michigan-based concept, has hired Michele Waits, an 11-year Starbucks exec, as CMO. Most recently, she served as VP of marketing and…

Salad and Go adding 3 restaurants in Texas

January 24, 2023

Gilbert, Arizona-based Salad and Go is continuing its growth across Texas with three locations opening next month in the Houston suburbs of Katy, Richmond and…