On top of change? Don’t miss ‘New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World’

September 17, 2021

Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.

Smokey Bones, Nathan’s Famous execs to discuss ghost kitchens at 1-day virtual event

Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for restaurant executives.

Wayback Burgers launches Cheeseburger Hall of Fame

September 16, 2021

Wayback Burgers has created a Cheeseburger Hall of Fame and is offering a buy one, get one free classic burger promotion in honor of National Cheeseburger Day…

Pokemoto opens 4 locations in Northern Virginia

September 16, 2021

Pokemoto, an expanding Hawaiian poke bowl concept and subsidiary of Muscle Maker, is the food and meal provider at four locations, along with two coffee shops…

Tropical Smoothie using FlyBuy to streamline off-premise orders

September 16, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has partnered with Flybuy — created by Radius Networks — to help franchisees maximize labor efficiency when filling curbside, in-cafe…

Salsarita's cutting labor, food costs with back-office platform

September 16, 2021

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill is streamlining its inventory and scheduling platforms by rolling out Data Central powered by ParTech. Charlotte-based…

Dublin-based software delivery company lands $8M investment

September 16, 2021

Vromo, a Dublin-based restaurant delivery SaaS business serving Europe and the U.S., has landed $8 million in growth capital, as well as a new shareholder, No…

Taffer's Tavern opens in Washington DC stadium

September 16, 2021

Taffer's Tavern, owned by "Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer, kicked off its inaugural weekend at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, home of the NFL's Washington…

Coolgreens entering Florida market

September 16, 2021

Coolgreens is planting roots in the South Florida market, opening this fall in Delray Beach, CEO Robert Lee said in a company press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes SVP to COO

September 16, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted former SVP of Operations Richard Key to chief operations officer.

Why operators should plan now for lease accounting compliance

by Taj Adhav

After a one-year pandemic deferral, ASC 842 goes into effect for private companies at the end of this year.  Yes, there's another deadline, essential for you…

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…

How Teriyaki Madness, Piada marketing execs leverage tech to increase sales

September 16, 2021

The restaurant industry has been thrust into an omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but also the tactics marketers use to drive…

Robotic boba tea kiosk looks to get the jump on a bubbling hot product

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Bobacino machine automates both food preparation and self-service, a pairing the company sees as a new direction for commercial foodservice.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens 1,000th location

September 15, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrated the opening of its 1,000th store this week with a location in Flower Mound, Texas, according to a company press release.

Burger King most popular drive-thru in U.S.

September 15, 2021

Burger King is the favorite when it comes to the most popular fast food drive-thru in the U.S.

DoorDash sues NYC over data-sharing ordinance

September 15, 2021

DoorDash is suing New York City over the implementation of a law that would require the third-party delivery service to share customer data with restaurants…

El Pollo Loco hatching 9 units in Northern California

September 14, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc. is making good on its plans to expand throughout parts of the Western United States, inking a multi-unit agreement with TWS Restaurant…

Dickey's franchisee opening Dog Haus in Michigan

September 14, 2021

Dog Haus will serve the Great Lakes State via two restaurants in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the first of which is expected to open in 2022.

Workers are serving themselves: Restaurants should as well

by Victoria Avery — Marketing Specialist, GRUBBRR

The pandemic has turned the restaurant industry on its head, with employees realizing that restaurants need them more than they need restaurants. This newfound…