UBreakiFix co-founder opening Jeff's Bagel Run stores

April 4, 2023

Jeff's Bagel Run founders Jeff and Danielle Perera have signed an agreement with 1337 Capital, led by Justin Wetherill, to expand the brand nationwide with at…

El Pollo Loco unveils elevated loyalty program, app

April 4, 2023

El Pollo Loco Inc. is leveling up its loyalty experience with an overhaul of its Loco Rewards program and the introduction of a streamlined app.

Smoothie King adds 6 bowls to menu

April 4, 2023

Smoothie King is adding six smoothie bowls to the menus at its over 1,100 locations nationwide. The launch also debuts Smoothie King's red spoon, complementing…

D’Angelo CXO reveals 3 ways to refresh legacy brands

Deena McKinley, chief experience officer of D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, shares how the 56-year-old brand has innovated for the future while staying true to…

Cousins Subs partners with Donald Driver for softball sweepstakes

April 3, 2023

Cousins Subs and partner Donald Driver are inviting fans to enter the inaugural DD Softball Game VIP Giveaway sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive VIP…

Star Micronics America debuts printer shelf attachment

April 3, 2023

Star Micronics has released its all-steel mUnite printer shelf attachment for tablet stand and mounts, describing it as an affordable and flexible option for…

Smashburger debuting virtual drive-thru

March 31, 2023

Smashburger has opened a virtual drive-thru at a corporate-owned restaurant in Houston.

Balance Grille seeking multi-unit franchisee for Columbus, Ohio

March 31, 2023

Toledo,Ohio-based Balance Grille aims to open 10 stores in Columbus, Ohio, via franchising, and believes its "no-manager policy," will attract the right…

9 ways to combat increasing food costs

John Moody, co-founder and chief strategist of Restaurant365 , reveals how to fight to rising costs of inflation and supply chain issues.

Hiring and retention trouble? Invest in your people!

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at Restaurant at the Franchising Innovation Summit discussed issues around hiring/retention and the value of investing in employees in pay, benefits…

Graze Craze accelerating Atlanta expansion

March 30, 2023

Graze Craze, a fast casual franchise that serves hand-crafted charcuterie boards, is accelerating development in the Atlanta metro area following the openings…

Store task automation top focus for restaurant operators

March 30, 2023

Restaurant operators are expected to automate over half, 51%, of store tasks within two years, according to the 2023 Connected Restaurant Experience study…

Advocacy group petitions Panera Bread to drop Amazon One

March 30, 2023

Fight for the Future, a nonprofit advocacy group that describes itself as dedicated to causes related to online privacy and censorship through the use of the…

Last call: Nominate your brand for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

March 30, 2023

As part of the 2023 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…

Panera Bread launches voice orders on Echo Show devices

March 29, 2023

Panera Bread, a self-serve kiosk pioneer, has announced that MyPanera members can now order via Alexa on Echo Show devices, according to a press release.

Chicken Salad Chick making Colorado debut

March 29, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick has arrived in Colorado, bringing the state's first-ever location to Greeley. Located in the Bear Paw III shopping center in Centerplace…

4 leadership tips from Donatos CEO

Tom Krouse, CEO of Donatos, shares leadership advice to inspire young entrepreneurs.

Bonchon opens in North Carolina

March 29, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its fifth North Carolina location Wednesday in Raleigh at 6230 Capital Blvd., under the direction of…

Bolay Fresh promotes CMO

March 29, 2023

Wellington, Florida-based Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen has promoted Daly Kay Reback to director of marketing.

HungerRush launches all-in-one POS bundles for independent restaurants

March 28, 2023

HungerRush, a cloud software provider for the restaurant industry, has created all-in-one POS bundled offerings for independent restaurant operators faced with…