Pincho saddling up to Texas

May 17, 2023

Pincho, a Miami-based burger and kebab concept that has 10 locations in South Florida, is hitting Texas when it opens next month in Cypress at 8828 Barker…

Wow Bao's Hot Buns Club accepting members

May 17, 2023

Chicago-based Wow Bao is doubling down on its web3 strategy, launching Digital CollectaBaos to enhance its points-based Bao Bucks loyalty program.

Southern Grounds Coffee taps former Firehouse executive to lead national growth

May 17, 2023

Northeast Florida-based specialty coffee and cafe chain Southern Grounds has hired former Firehouse Subs Vice President of Franchise Development Greg Delks to…

Revel Systems, IPORT partner for POS hardware

May 17, 2023

Revel Systems, a POS and business management solutions firm, has partnered with IPORT, which manufactures stands and enclosures for holding, charging and…

Cola-Cola 'Flexes' dispenser to provide beverage variety

May 17, 2023

The Coca-Cola Flex powered by Freestyle, a beverage dispenser that offers an enhanced guest experience while reducing operational complexity, is now on the…

Former Bonchon CEO takes lead at Shipley Do-Nuts

May 16, 2023

Shipley Do-Nuts has named Flynn Dekker as its CEO. The former CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with over 420 locations in nine…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos coming to Louisville

May 16, 2023

Southern California-born Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening its first restaurants in the southeastern US, with locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Knoxville…

Former Domino's CFO joins Shake Shack's board of directors

May 16, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. has entered a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital LLC, an investment adviser, which is also one of the restaurant's largest…

Scooter's Coffee exec: 3 ways to inspire your customers to spend more

Upselling. It's a way to increase your sales without increasing the number of customers you serve. But for a lot of consumers, it's a dirty word that often…

TMAD coming to Colorado Springs

May 15, 2023

Colorado Springs will be home to the latest Teriyaki Madness when it opens a store Friday under the direction of Randy and Charity Stauffacher at 7895 Silicon…

Kura Sushi popping up in Georgia

May 15, 2023

Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled restaurant serving cuisine via a revolving sushi service model, opened this weekend at Exchange at Gwinnett, a nearly…

Ike's adding location in downtown LA

May 15, 2023

San Francisco-based Ike's love & Sandwiches is opening May 31 in Los Angeles at 523 W. 6th St.

Milk Jar Cookies launches franchise plans

May 15, 2023

Milk Jar Cookies is expanding to 39 U.S. states via a national franchise program.

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Fast casual industry growing strong

May 15, 2023

The fast casual restaurant market witll grow from $186.27 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of 12.41%, according to a report from Technavio's, which revealed…

Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack. It offers a completely customizable menu of rolls and desserts…

Fat Brands fuels Middle East expansion

May 12, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and 13 other restaurant…

Taziki's making New Orleans debut

May 12, 2023

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is opening its first New Orleans location this summer at 701 Metairie Road in the Old Metairie Village Shopping Center. It is the…

Mo' Bettahs lands endorsement from golf star Tony Finau

May 12, 2023

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has inked an endorsement from Tony Finau, a six-time PGA Tour winner and one of the stars of Netflix' hit docuseries, "Full…

FAT Brands names co-CEOs

May 12, 2023

Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen are now the top leaders at FAT Brands Inc.