Focus Brands continues 'digital transformation' with latest hire

April 21, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired Tim Voss as chief…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 3rd Missouri location

April 20, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has opened in Columbia, Missouri, marking its third restaurant in the state. Located at 300 Brickton Road and featuring a drive-thru and…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Hero Brands appoints development director

April 19, 2022

Hero Brands, which owns German Doner Kebab, has appointed Salman Siddiqui as its group corporate development director, to help grow both brands. Siddiqui has…

Big Chicken making big waves in Florida

April 19, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken, which has over 150 locations in its franchise development pipeline, has added Florida and Arkansas to its list of states…

Chipotle launches $50M venture fund

April 19, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has created Cultivate Next, a $50 million venture fund that will make early-stage investments into companies that further its mission to…

Fast casual brands conquering 'the munchies'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although not a official holiday, April 20 has a special place in the hearts of marijuana lovers around the world, with many celebrating it each year. Fast…

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom makes Florida debut

April 19, 2022

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom will open its first Florida location on May 3. The restaurant, in Brooksville, will be run by Rod and Cat Scott and…

Panera launches subscription for unlimited self-service drinks

April 19, 2022

Panera has launched the Unlimited Sip Club, a nationwide unlimited beverage subscription for all self-serve beverages, according to a company press release.

Dickey's extends retail line with Kroger, debuts in Canada

April 18, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is not only growing its restaurant footprint, opening its first Canadian store this week in Edmonton, but retailers are continuing to…

Chopt opening in Atlanta shopping district

April 18, 2022

Chopt Creative Salad Company, an NYC-based farm-to-fast-casual salad concept, is opening its fourth Atlanta-area restaurant next week in the Perimeter…

Taziki's testing customer-service enhancing technologies

April 18, 2022

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is testing ways to expedite the ordering process, improve menu visuals and instill the message that it will take care of its guests…

Fatburger spicing up Six Flags

April 18, 2022

Fatburger has opened its first theme park location at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, according to a company press release from its parent…

Zaxby's names former Papa John's exec as COO

April 18, 2022

Georgia-based Zaxby's has hired Sharlene Smith as chief operating officer, effective April 25. Most recently, she served as vice president of operations…

Mask mandate back on in Philadelphia

April 18, 2022

Indoor masks are back in play in Philadelphia for indoor spaces, including restaurants, due to a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment

April 18, 2022

Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…

4 ways Just Salad is helping the planet

April 18, 2022

Just Salad, a fast casual concept with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, has released its Annual Impact Report detailing its…

DJ Khaled's wing concept adds plant-based option

April 18, 2022

DJ Khaled's Another Wing, which debuted last year as a ghost kitchen, is now offering a plant-based option, LikeWings, created by LikeMeat. The collaboration…

Chicken Salad Chick hatching Atlanta location

April 18, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its reach across Atlanta with the opening of a restaurant in the Perimeter Marketplace shopping center at 4706 Ashwood Pkwy.…