Scooter's Coffee debuting energy drink

April 5, 2023

Omaha-based Scooter's Coffee has unveiled a proprietary energy drink, which combines SCOOOT Energy with fruity flavors, including Prickly Pear, Raspberry Blue…

Nekter, Mad Greens, Tokyo Joe's testing drone delivery

April 5, 2023

California-based Nekter Juice Bar, Colorado-based Mad Greens and Tokyo Joe's and Popadelics, based in NYC, are testing drone delivery via FlyBy Robotics, an…

Teriyaki Madness launches not-so-secret menu

April 5, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness, which has over 130 shops, has added two bowls, the Spicy Orange Chicken and Orange Spicy Chicken, to the menu after noticing…

Bobby’s Burgers fuels Chicago expansion with multi-unit development deal

April 5, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is coming to the Windy City, thanks to a deal with Well Done Hospitality Group, owned by Jonas Falk and Justin Rolls. The deal…

The Habit Burger adds to Utah presence

April 5, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual brand, is opening next week in St. George, Utah, marking the brand's second city store and the 14th in…

Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

Cafe Rio opening digital cafe in Utah

April 4, 2023

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, known for its Sweet Pork Barbacoa, is opening a digital cafe next week in Vineyard, Utah. The digital location allows for easy pick-up…

Fazoli's adds LTO desserts

April 4, 2023

Fazoli's has launched a line-up of desserts, including Cheesecake Factory Bakery Chocolate Cake, available through June 26, and Lemon, Orange and Strawberry…

Jersey Mike's raises $21M for charity

April 4, 2023

Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise $21 million to help over 200 local charities during the company's 13th Annual Month of…

Noodles & Co adds rewards perk to app

April 4, 2023

Noodles & Co has launched "Extra Goodness," a perk for its Noodles Rewards program, which has 4.5 million members. Extra Goodness allows members to redeem…

UBreakiFix co-founder opening Jeff's Bagel Run stores

April 4, 2023

Jeff's Bagel Run founders Jeff and Danielle Perera have signed an agreement with 1337 Capital, led by Justin Wetherill, to expand the brand nationwide with at…

El Pollo Loco unveils elevated loyalty program, app

April 4, 2023

El Pollo Loco Inc. is leveling up its loyalty experience with an overhaul of its Loco Rewards program and the introduction of a streamlined app.

Smoothie King adds 6 bowls to menu

April 4, 2023

Smoothie King is adding six smoothie bowls to the menus at its over 1,100 locations nationwide. The launch also debuts Smoothie King's red spoon, complementing…

D’Angelo CXO reveals 3 ways to refresh legacy brands

Deena McKinley, chief experience officer of D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, shares how the 56-year-old brand has innovated for the future while staying true to…

Cousins Subs partners with Donald Driver for softball sweepstakes

April 3, 2023

Cousins Subs and partner Donald Driver are inviting fans to enter the inaugural DD Softball Game VIP Giveaway sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive VIP…

Star Micronics America debuts printer shelf attachment

April 3, 2023

Star Micronics has released its all-steel mUnite printer shelf attachment for tablet stand and mounts, describing it as an affordable and flexible option for…

Smashburger debuting virtual drive-thru

March 31, 2023

Smashburger has opened a virtual drive-thru at a corporate-owned restaurant in Houston.

Balance Grille seeking multi-unit franchisee for Columbus, Ohio

March 31, 2023

Toledo,Ohio-based Balance Grille aims to open 10 stores in Columbus, Ohio, via franchising, and believes its "no-manager policy," will attract the right…

9 ways to combat increasing food costs

John Moody, co-founder and chief strategist of Restaurant365 , reveals how to fight to rising costs of inflation and supply chain issues.

Hiring and retention trouble? Invest in your people!

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at Restaurant at the Franchising Innovation Summit discussed issues around hiring/retention and the value of investing in employees in pay, benefits…