Luckin Coffee reports stellar Q2 2023 results

August 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported major sales and income gains for Q2 2023, according to a press…

Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman landing at Kura Sushi

August 1, 2023

Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept serving cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, is partnering with Warner Bros.

Teriyaki Madness growing footprint, investing in tech

August 1, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness, which has over 130 locations, has been on a growth spurt this year, opening 10 locations and seeing a 21% year-over-year…

GiftAMeal wins Amazon's 2023 Business Grant

August 1, 2023

GiftAMeal, a cause-marketing program that turns restaurant photos into meals for local families in need, has won $25,000 as the grand prize winner of Amazon's…

3 ways tech is changing restaurant loyalty

by Jessica Bryant — Vice President and Restaurants Head of Operations, NCR Voyix

Jessica Bryant, VP of marketing, NCR Commerce, said it's time for restaurants to own their digital channels, protect their profits and preserve the guest…

Fajita Pete's catering orders up 30%

August 1, 2023

Houston-based Fajita Pete's is experiencing extraordinary growth in its catering business with orders up 30% for the year. Additionally, website visits to the…

Cafe Rio owes growth to tech investments

August 1, 2023

Thanks to technology investments, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is continuing to expand its U.S. footprint, reporting five-year growth of over 50%, according to CEO…

Potbelly sizzles in Florida

August 1, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has nearly 50 locations in various stages of development throughout Florida.

Oakberrry snags former Popeyes execs

August 1, 2023

Oakberry, purveyors of açaí bowls and smoothies, has hired Bruno Cardinali as global head of marketing and Leandro Gasparin as head of business, North America.

Former Taco Bell CEO joins Craveworthy

July 31, 2023

Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill, has added…

Sweet Paris opening in Coral Gables

July 31, 2023

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening next month in Coral Gables, Florida, at 3005 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

Dig: 'No sleep til Brooklyn'

July 27, 2023

Dig, a chef-centric eatery based in New York City, is opening its second Brooklyn restaurant in September in the mixed-use City Point development.

Trashy Dawg barking into Alabama

July 27, 2023

Trashy Dawg, an eclectic take on fast casual dining created by Epic Brands, is opening next month in Huntsville, Alabama.

Are Chipotle price increases back on the table?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

July 27, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. may be raising menu prices after noting food costs were up during Wednesday's second-quarter earnings call with investors. Total…

American consumers in no mood to give up daily coffee

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Americans are still gulping down the coffee despite increasing costs and concerns about inflation.

KC natives bringing Goodcents to Texas

July 26, 2023

Kansas City-based Goodcents is expanding into Texas by year's end with a 10-unit area representative agreement with Jax and Chad Johnson, two Kansas City…

Tacombi debuts 1st Chicago location

July 26, 2023

Tacombi, which launched in 2006 as a taco-serving bus on the sands of the Yucatán and now operates 17 taquerias, has opened its first taqueria in Chicago.

Father-son duo bringing Clean Juice to Austin

July 26, 2023

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise, is opening its first Austin location this weekend, thanks to a deal with father-and-son duo…

SPIN! Pizza to open in Frisco, Texas

July 26, 2023

SPIN! Pizza will open its latest location in Frisco, Texas, in early August, according to a press release.

Slim Chickens talks 'Turkey'

July 25, 2023

Slim Chickens is opening in Istanbul, Turkey, under the direction of the Boparan Restaurant Group and Ulus, which are opening a location inside the Istanbul…