Dine-in on growth reflects consumer breaking free from pandemic behavior

May 26, 2022

On-premise dining sales are up 46% from Q1 2022 compared to the same time last year, and takeout and delivery sales are down 7% in the same period.

Luckin Coffee brews strong Q1 2022 sales, earnings

May 26, 2022

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported strong Q1 2022 sales and earnings, its first positive…

Vitality Bowls opening in Arizona

May 25, 2022

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls and smoothies, is entering Arizona, thanks to a deal with Gary Legumina, his sons Casey and Jake Legumina, as…

Freebirds rolling out new prototype

by Bill Bellissimo — Founder & CEO, CrunchTime! Information Systems

May 25, 2022

Texas-based Freebirds World Burrito is unveiling a restaurant prototype this year with updated interiors, murals, seating, a patio and lighting enhancements.

The Big Salad sold to North Carolina-based investor

May 25, 2022

North Carolina entrepreneur Brent Sheena is buying The Big Salad from founder and CEO John Bornoty, according to a company press release.

WOW Bao CEO accepts Top 100 Award

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

Big Chicken on the way to Reno

May 25, 2022

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with restaurant owner Damon Kreizenbeck…

FAT Brands buying Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

May 25, 2022

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns Fatburger, Fazoli's and several other brands, has agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as…

The Great Resignation: Overcoming labor challenges

Bill Bellissimo, founder and CEO of CrunchTime, describes how operators can help stem the tide of turnover by making investments in smart software, agile tools…

Toast enhances mobile order, pay, digital menu solutions

May 25, 2022

Toast, an all-in-one digital POS platform, has enhanced its mobile ordering, payments and digital menus solutions.

Fries, American cuisine are tops with order-out diners

May 25, 2022

When it comes to ordering out food Americans love their fries and American cuisine. And consumers are loving delivery services, with 83% ordering delivery as…

2.4GHz Or 5GHz: Which Do I Need For My Small Business?

If you’re a small business owner, understanding the difference between traditional wireless bandwidth (2.4GHz) and the newer, highly popularized 5G (5GHz…

Wow Bao wins top spot at 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

Kim Kardashian latest face of Beyond Meat campaign

May 24, 2022

Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity face of a Beyond Meat campaign and has been named the company's first Chief Taste Consultant.

Learn why high oleic soybean oil is a win-win for restaurants, diners

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Soybean oil is the leading edible oil on the global landscape and the latest innovation from the U.S. soy industry. The big reason? It’s proving valuable…

Dig opens innovative concept in NYC

May 24, 2022

Dig, a vegetable-focused, multi-format restaurant group, has opened a location, Dig on 4th, at 127 4th Ave. in New York City, according to a press release.

Kris Jenner investing in Health Nut

May 24, 2022

The Kardashian family's "momager," Kris Jenner is adding "restaurant owner" to her list of titles.

Fast casual sales up, labor down

by Jordan Boesch — CEO & Founder, 7shifts

7shifts analyzed data from a group of its 30,000 restaurant clients to see how 2022 labor and sales numbers compare to 2021 data.

Freddy's takes on the Dakotas

May 24, 2022

Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has entered North and South Dakota, expanding its presence to 36 states across the U.S.

The Trough opening in remodeled office park

May 24, 2022

Reimagined suburban office parks have made a comeback over the last few years, so it's not surprising that Orange County, California's Centerview at Irvine…