Au Bon Pain reveals 'bold' prototype

September 6, 2022

Au Bon Pain has revealed a store design that promotes convenience and off-premise dining without straying from the chain's roots as a French bakery, Au Bon…

Freddy's rolls out online fundraising platform

September 6, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has tapped Force4Good as its online platform for community fundraising.

Jamba launches boba, marketing campaign

September 6, 2022

Jamba fans may now add Strawberry Bursting Boba and Sweet Tapioca Boba pearls to their smoothies, bowls or iced beverages. The boba launch is also the brand's…

Taking a lunch break benefits diners, restaurants

September 6, 2022

Taking that lunch break, an act nearly 40% of people do occasionally, rarely or never, offers up a slew of benefits to both dining patrons and restaurants.

Yo-Kai Express teams with Ippudo, TableMark on ramen udon autonomous restaurant

September 5, 2022

Yo-Kai Express Inc., a Silicon Valley-based maker of a machine that creates hot ramen noodles on demand, has teamed with TableMark, a frozen food manufacturer…

Freddy's adds to leadership team

September 5, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Brian Wise as COO and Jerry Kunz as VP of finance.

A Look at Restaurant Food Labeling: What are Food Labels & Why Do We Need Them?

Did you know, that in 1850, President Zachary Taylor consumed contaminated food at a fundraising event, which ultimately led to his death? In this blog post…

The Great Greek Mediterranean adding to Michigan footprint

September 2, 2022

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened a location at 8233 Byron Center Ave., SW in Byron Center, Michigan, under the…

Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems

September 1, 2022

More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.

Thanx teams with Ovation to boost feedback capability

September 1, 2022

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx is partnering with Ovation, an actionable guest feedback platform, to boost real-time customer feedback…

BD's rolling out dragonfruit cocktail, chicken bowl

September 1, 2022

Dallas-based BD's Mongolian Grill has created a Dragon Fruit Paloma cocktail, putting an Asian-spin on a south-of-the-border favorite.

Slim Chickens expanding in Florida

September 1, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a restaurant at 518 N Tyndall Pkwy. in Callaway, Florida, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, North…

How to Create a Food-Safety-First Culture and Always be Audit Ready

Did you know September is national food safety education month? Here are some tips to help you create an operational culture focused on food safety in your…

Sweet Paris entering Minnesota

August 31, 2022

Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe is opening four stores in Minnesota, specifically the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, increasing the chain's store count to 2…

Blaze Pizza markets back-to-school campaign

August 31, 2022

Fast-casual concept Blaze Pizza has announced its Back to School campaign, according to a press release.

Pokemoto opens 3rd location in 10 days

August 31, 2022

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, has opened its 11th Connecticut location in Colchester, Connecticut, with nine more signed…

Rubio's upgrades loyalty program

August 31, 2022

Rubio's Coastal Grill is launching an updated rewards program, enabling guests to cash in points for free drinks, desserts, tacos and entrees. Designed to be…

Ellianos Coffee opens Georgia location

August 31, 2022

Ellianos Coffee opened last week in Tifton, Georgia, at 148 S. Virginia Ave., under the direction of franchisees Clifton and Julie Mathews, who also own the…

Chipotle testing Chicken Al Pastor

August 30, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing Chicken Al Pastor at 94 restaurants in Denver and Indianapolis, according to a company press release.

Aloha Poke Co opening Chicago stores

August 30, 2022

Aloha Poke Co. is opening two Chicago corporate stores.