Sip Fresh quenching thirst from California to New York

May 4, 2023

Sip Fresh, a California-born specialty beverage concept known for displaying its handcrafted juices in vivid barrels, is launching a franchise initiative to…

Huey Magoo's heads to Odessa, Florida

May 3, 2023

Florida-based Huey Magoo's opened last week in Odessa, Florida, marking its 47th restaurant in nine states.

Cracking down on the 9th major allergen: sesame

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

It has been interesting to see how brands and manufacturers are handling the ninth major allergen — sesame.

Freestyle Poke dives into Kansas

May 3, 2023

Kansas City, Missouri-based Freestyle Poke, which opened in 2018 serving poke bowls, splashed last month into Kansas, opening its second location in Overland…

Starbucks percolates solid Q2

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 3, 2023

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan said the chain was focused on advancing technology, enhancing equipment, and streamlining operations.

City Barbecue launches virtual road trip

May 2, 2023

Ohio-based City Barbeque is kicking of summer with a virtual road trip, inviting customers to sample five regionally inspired menu items and to celebrate what…

Capriotti's, Wing Zone sign 50-unit agreement in Philippines

May 2, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed a 50-unit master franchise agreement with Viva International Food & Restaurants Inc., a subsidiary of…

Shake Shack growing plant-based menu items

May 2, 2023

After months of taste tests, Shake Shack has released three plant-based options to the core menu — Veggie Shack, Non-Dairy Chocolate Shake and Non-Dairy Frozen…

3 low-cost technologies that will increase restaurant profits

by By Zayn King-Dollie, Product Officer, Ordrslip, Zayn King- Dollie — Product Officer, Ordrslip

As restaurant operators enter 2023, most are still grappling with the delicate balance of costs versus revenue. According to research from the National…

E2 Restaurant Group opens 9th Fuzzy's Taco Shop

May 2, 2023

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Baja-style taco restaurant, opened this week in Arlington, Texas. The 3,800-square-foot restaurant, 5904 Cooper St., is the ninth shop…

K'Pop Chicken up for grabs at Chi'Lantro BBQ

May 2, 2023

Chi'Lantro BBQ, a Korean BBQ-inspired fast casual brand that launched has a food truck, has created The K'Pop Chicken, featuring boneless chicken pieces that…

Union Square Hospitality Group taps Thanx for loyalty, digital experiences

May 1, 2023

Union Square Hospitality Group, a multi-brand hospitality company founded by Danny Meyer in 1985, has tapped Thanx to deliver loyalty and digital experiences…

Chatmeter taking the 'pulse' of AI

May 1, 2023

Chatmeter, a provider of brand intelligence and reputation management, has launched features for its AI and Natural Language Processing-powered sentiment…

Jinya Ramen Bar headed to Space City

May 1, 2023

Jinya Ramen Bar is opening its 12th Texas location next week in Houston's Space City at 8141 Long Point Road in the Energy Corridor.

LG Business Solutions delights QSRs with LG CLOi ServeBot

One autonomous serving robot is delivering support and smiles to restaurant owners, staff, and hungry guests. Named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2022, LG…

Luckin Coffee raises Q1 2023 sales, earnings

May 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that returned to growth this year following a 2021 bankruptcy, boosted…

The Chopped Leaf rolls out updated menu, 1st national ad campaign

May 1, 2023

Canada-based fast casual brand, The Chopped Leaf, is launching its first national advertising campaign to celebrate its Shake-A-Bowl menu item, a salad that…

Captain D's franchisee revives vacant restaurant site

May 1, 2023

Captain D's continues its growth in Georgia with the debut of a franchise location in Savannah, Georgia, formerly occupied by Bojangles.

Networld Media Group launches Automation & Self-Service

May 1, 2023

Networld Media Group has announced the newest addition to its portfolio of online B2B media brands. The website, Automation & Self-Service, provides news…

Hawaiian Bros inks deals for Nebraska, Iowa

May 1, 2023

Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros has signed multi-unit franchise agreements with DKPM Investments Corp. and BraveHart Development LLC to open 15 stores in…