Mici Italian to expand Arizona footprint

November 18, 2022

Denver-based Mici Italian will open its second location in Arizona this winter in Queen Creek, Arizona, according to a press release.

How The POS Can Help Retailers Prepare For The Holidays

The right technology can help short-staffed retailers survive the holiday season and thrive in it. After all, making a positive, lasting impression on shoppers…

Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong

November 17, 2022

More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…

Scooter's VP focused on enhancing drive-thru operations

November 17, 2022

Scooter's Coffee has hired Jaime Denney as VP of franchise operations, where she'll focus on increasing the speed and effectiveness of drive-thru service…

Big Chicken digs Texas

November 17, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a deal with Crumbl Cookies franchisee Jace Mattinson to open locations ni Killeen, Waco and…

El Pollo Loco signs Kansas City deal

November 17, 2022

Los Angeles-based El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed an eight-unit franchise agreement with EPL Missouri LLC to develop the brand throughout the Kansas City area…

Chipotle, US Soccer launch 'Bowls for Goals'

November 17, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill, an official partner of U.S. Soccer, is rolling out a series of programs supporting the U.S. Men's National Team while they compete on…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream managers become franchisees

November 17, 2022

Two former Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream managers are the brand's new franchisees, according to a press release.

Point of sale playing role in restaurant tipping

November 17, 2022

Most Americans (83%) always tip at a sit-down restaurant, but when it comes to restaurants without tableside service, that drops drastically. Close to half…

Paytronix teams with Voicify on ordering option

November 17, 2022

Paytronix Systems, Inc., a digital guest experience platform for restaurants and retailers, is teaming up with conversational AI platform provider Voicify to…

Chick N Max names business development VP

November 17, 2022

Brenda Elpers, VP of business development. Wichita-based Chick N Max, specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and tenders…

Genghis Grill broadens menu, cuts prices

November 17, 2022

Dallas-based Genghis Grill has changed its menu from a primarily Asian-focused, create-your-own-bowl concept to an all-around, go-to fast-casual restaurant for…

Shake Shack launches 1st brand campaign

November 16, 2022

Shake Shack has launched its first-ever brand campaign, called "For What It's Worth," created in partnership with its newly named agency of record…

PepsiCo launches ghost kitchen platform for restaurant brands

November 16, 2022

Understanding that the ghost kitchen market is forecasted to reach $71.4 billion by 2027, PepsiCo Foodservice has created a ghost kitchen offering through its…

How Budderfly, Lennox's energy efficiency can save operators money

November 16, 2022

Budderfly and Lennox have teamed up to help operators save money with energy efficiency.

Fast food workers protest effort to repeal labor council in California

November 16, 2022

Fast food employees in Sacramento and other California regions are protesting big brand QSR efforts to repeal a law creating a state-run labor council that…

Yogurtland planning 10% year-over-year growth

November 16, 2022

Yogurtland, which has over 230 stores in the U.S. and internationally, is looking to grow its unit count by 10% each year for the next five years, according to…

Stacy Peterson takes lead role at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

November 16, 2022

Stacy Peterson, Wingstop's former chief revenue and technology officer who announced last week that she was leaving the Dallas-based company, will serve as CEO…

Louisville home to 500th Chipotlane

November 16, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added its 500th unit with a Chipotlane, a digital order drive-thru pick-up lane. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the milestone…

Improved weather drives down coffee prices

November 16, 2022

The price of coffee beans has fallen over the past month on account of improved weather in coffee growing regions, as well as a rising U.S. dollar, according…