Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop digital sales jump 25%

April 18, 2022

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, a 46-unit fast casual chain in California and Arizona, reported a 25% jump in digital sales after deploying Paytronix Loyalty…

Toast launches POS system geared toward limited-service restaurants

April 18, 2022

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has launched Toast for Quick Service, a purpose-built solution for limited-service restaurants of…

Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer insight on reducing labor shortage pains

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

Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…

Soci, Olo joining forces to centralize local data management

April 14, 2022

Soci, a marketing platform for multi-location brands, and Olo, an on-demand commerce platform for the restaurant industry, have partnered to allow their…

Smoothie King offering subscription service

April 14, 2022

Smoothie King is joining brands like Panera Bread and Taco Bell by offering a subscription model.

Zaxby's names UGA's Brock Bowers as brand ambassador

April 14, 2022

Georgia-based Zaxby's has named University of Georgia tight end and 2021 SEC Freshman of the Year Brock Bowers as its brand ambassador.

Fat Brands names former Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, IHOP exec as CIO

April 14, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 16 other restaurant brands, has hired Michael G. Chachula as CIO.

P.Pole Pizza opens in Miami

April 14, 2022

Miami-based P.Pole Pizza has opened in Miami in a South Beach neighborhood, according to a press release.

Wingzone, Capriotti's growing strong in Q1

April 13, 2022

Despite the challenges that the pandemic created for the restaurant industry, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have fired up development efforts since…

Bonchon coming to the Bay Area

April 13, 2022

Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken restaurant concept with 115 U.S. locations, is coming to the Bay Area with locations in San Rafael and Oakland, California…

Original ChopShop, McAllister's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders share clever marketing tips

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit examined ways to market without breaking the budget.

Smashburger debuts nationwide catering menu

April 13, 2022

Although the COVID-19 pandemic halted traditional catering, businesses have started to welcome workers back to the office, which is leading to a demand for…

Former Subway exec opening 25 Chick N Max locations

April 13, 2022

Chick N Max, a Wichita, Kansas-based fast casual franchise specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, has signed an area development agreement for…

Fat Brands focusing on QSR brands

April 13, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, and 15 other restaurant concepts, said its Quick-Service Division has signed 2…

Crisp & Green making Colorado debut

April 13, 2022

Crisp & Green, a Minnesota-based fast casual restaurant offering salads, grain bowls and smoothies, is opening its first Denver location next week at 711…

Juice It Up! signs 9-unit deal

April 13, 2022

Juice It Up!, which serves smoothies, açaí bowls and raw juice, will develop nine stores throughout Northern California, thanks to a deal with franchisee Boby…

Killer Burger signs 19th location

April 13, 2022

Portland-based Killer Burger has signed an agreement for a location in Wilsonville, Oregon, about 17 miles outside of its hometown. Owned and operated by JP…

Market disruptions: An opportunity to enhance your brand experience

April 12, 2022

Everyone in the restaurant industry is facing multiple pressures in the post pandemic era. Given the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions…

Mendocino Farms opening in Houston office park

April 12, 2022

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual restaurant known for serving sandwiches and salads, is opening next week within Two Allen Center, an office park in Houston…

5 ways emerging brands can ease supply chain challenges like big chains

Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a 21-unit fast casual concept, shares tips on managing the details of procurement.