El Pollo Loco leverages digital signage software from Navori

October 3, 2022

El Pollo Loco, a Mexican restaurant chain based primarily in the southwestern U.S., has launched digital signage menu boards powered by Navori QL digital…

Restaurant chains raise over $12M for minimum wage battle

October 3, 2022

Big food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks and McDonald's, have raised over $12 million dollars in efforts to reverse a California law that…

Cowboy Chicken tackles food costs with dark meat offering

October 3, 2022

As inflation soars, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is trying to keep prices down by launching two dark meat chicken specials. They include a two-piece dark…

SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

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Food relief efforts seek support in wake of Hurricane Ian

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food relief organizations are seeking donations as thousands of Floridians are in need of emergency supplies.

Pokemoto entering South Carolina

September 30, 2022

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, is entering South Carolina by signing two franchise deals for Myrtle Beacon and Carolina…

Teriyaki Madness hires real estate VP

September 30, 2022

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Colorado, has inked deals for 95 units this year. To ensure they are supported the brand has…

Digital pick-up lanes open at Ike's

September 29, 2022

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has converted two traditional drive-thru lanes in Mesa and South Tempe, Arizona, to digital pick-up-only lanes…

Ellianos Coffee giving free coffee to Hurricane Ian linemen

September 29, 2022

As Hurricane Ian continues to wreak havoc on Florida's southwest coast as a Category 4 storm, thousands of linemen are trying to restore power to those…

Free webinar explores how to build digital storefront

September 29, 2022

Customers expect the same personalized and convenient experience, no matter how they order, be it dine-in, online or via an app. The average restaurant…

Starbird lands at University of California-Berkeley

September 29, 2022

Starbird has opened on the University of California-Berkeley campus, marking its third non-traditional location and 13th unit in California.

Let's Not Fall Behind

Summer may be over but now is not the time to fall behind. The restaurant industry is ripe for change and innovation. It all starts with your employees. Do…

Velvet Taco hires 1st COO

September 28, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has hired Michael Pereira, who previously served in senior operational leadership roles at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Grand Lux Café, The…

Slim Chickens adds to South Carolina, UK presence

September 28, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is growing its footprint simultaneously in the U.S. and the U.K. with stores opening in South Carolina, Virginia and in Redditch…

Potbelly signs franchise deals for Florida, Illinois

September 28, 2022

Potbelly Corp.'s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, launched in 2019, is helping the brand move toward its goal of reaching 2,000 units over the next 1…

Steele Brands launches Paco & Lime

September 28, 2022

Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company which owns Stalk & Spade and Crisp & Green, has created a third fast casual concept, Paco & Lime, a…

Ovation secures $2M funding round

September 28, 2022

Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.

Buona launches franchising program

September 28, 2022

Buona, a Chicago-based Italian beef concept, is ready to expand to the Midwest, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee and Arizona via a franchise partner program…

ParTech taps machine-learning tech for loyalty software

September 27, 2022

ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Technology Corp. and provider of point-of-sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and…

Fresh Stack Burger opening 3rd location

September 27, 2022

Fresh Stack Burger Co is opening its third location next month. The store is located at 3041 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.