Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Upscale Indian restaurant launching fast casual spinoff

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After establishing himself as a leader on the Indian restaurant scene in Georgia with his fine-dining restaurant — Sankranti — Srivivasa "Nimms" Nimmagadda is…

What to ask vendors when it comes to restaurant data technology

Restaurant technology is more complicated than ever, with restaurant operators having to decide on tech from cloud-based storage options to integrated POS…

Vaccine mandate takes effect January 4 for large businesses

November 4, 2021

The Biden administration's vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees, healthcare workers and federal contractors is set to take effect…

ItsaCheckmate integrates with Square for Restaurants

November 3, 2021

ItsaCheckmate has integrated with Square for Restaurants, enabling operations teams to streamline administrative tasks and better manage UberEats, DoorDash…

Roll Em Up signs South Orange Country deal

November 3, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with David Latif and Adam Rizza to bring five locations into South Orange County.

PowerSoul Cafe launching flagship in Las Vegas

November 3, 2021

PowerSoul Cafe, a gluten-free fast food restaurant chain, will open its flagship store next summer in Las Vegas at West Warm Springs and Cimarron Road at…

Jersey Mike's secures naming rights to Rutgers Athletics

November 3, 2021

Jersey Mike's Subs has secured the official naming rights to Rutgers Athletics in New Jersey. Home men's and women's basketball, wrestling, gymnastics and…

Wingstop misses Q3 expectations

November 3, 2021

Although Wingstop Inc. reported Wednesday that systemwide sales were up 16.7% for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept. 25, the chicken wing chain's earnings…

East Coast Wings + Grill doubles down on fast casual model

November 3, 2021

After testing a smaller store design in multiple locations, East Coast Wings + Grill, a casual dining chain based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is…

Shake Shack taps FreedomPay for touchless payments

November 3, 2021

Shake Shack customers in 200 U.S. locations have access to touchless payment options thanks to the chain implementing Next Level Commerce by FreedomPay.

Smashburger, Teriyaki Madness leaders talk AI, customer engagement strategies

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

Leaders from Zunzi’s, Smashburger and Teriyaki Madness shared insight and best practices when it comes to building customer-focused marketing campaigns during…

Former Sizzling Platter CEO becomes Slim Chickens franchisee

November 3, 2021

Slim Chickens will bring multiple locations to cities throughout Idaho and Oregon under an agreement with Ted Morton, a multi-unit restaurant operator, who…

Olo partners with Uber to support alcohol delivery

November 2, 2021

Uber has integrated its Uber Direct technology into Dispatch, a delivery fulfillment solution powered by Olo, an on-demand commerce platform powering the…

Aloha Poke expanding into Atlanta

November 2, 2021

Chicago-based Aloha Poke Co. will enter the Atlanta market via franchisee Randy Elias, who owns several Moe's Southwest Grills in Acworth and Cartersville.

Miso Robotics launches Flippy 2 for QSRs

November 2, 2021

Miso Robotics, a provider of intelligent automation, has introduced its newest model of Flippy, its flagship product, aptly named Flippy 2, according to a…

Cousins Subs buys 6 units from franchisee

November 2, 2021

Six Cousins Subs in Brookfield, New Berlin, Pewaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin, are now company-owned thanks to franchise partners Jim and Leah Valentine selling…

Curry Up Now finally opening after pandemic-related delays

November 2, 2021

Curry Up Now is opening in San Ramon, California, at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road in City Center Bishop Ranch. The restaurant also features the chain's fourth…

Rush Bowls inks Denver deal

November 2, 2021

Rush Bowls is continuing its national expansion with a three-unit deal for the Denver area within the next four years. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Ian and…

FAT Brands acquiring Fazoli's for $130M

November 2, 2021

Lol Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire Fazoli's for $130 million from Sentinel Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close by…