MOD Pizza launches app on Koala platform

October 20, 2021

MOD Pizza has launched an iOS app with Koala, a platform that creates customizable apps and websites for restaurants and MOD Pizza is its debut brand.

Cowboy Chicken coming to Orlando

October 20, 2021

Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes, is opening next year in Kissimmee, Florida, thanks to a four-unit deal…

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

Peet's Coffee revamps loyalty app

October 20, 2021

Peet's Coffee has revamped the Peetnik Rewards loyalty program. Inspired by customer feedback, it allows them to earn rewards faster with one point earned for…

Tacos 4 Life adding 7 locations

October 19, 2021

Tacos 4 Life, an Arkansas-based restaurant on a mission to help end world hunger, is opening seven restaurants in five cities in the coming months.

Bobby Flay growing fast casual burger joint

October 19, 2021

Chef Bobby Flay and Caesars Entertainment are opening Bobby's Burgers inside Harrah's Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.

Meet Slim Chickens in St Louis

October 19, 2021

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening at 1515 Hampton Ave., in St. Louis. It's…

McAlister’s Deli hits 500th unit

October 19, 2021

Atlanta-based McAlister's Deli has made Tennessee home to its 500th restaurant, opening west of Nashville in Dickson, Tennessee.

Mongolian Concepts appoints CFO

October 19, 2021

Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and bd's Mongolian Grill, has hired Neil Quinn as chief financial officer. Quinn previously held…

Mici Handcrafted Italian entering franchise game

October 19, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a Denver-based fast casual concept, has begun its journey into franchising, inking a 30-unit deal in Phoenix, Arizona.

GFG makes Philadelphia debut

October 19, 2021

Greek from Greece Cafe has opened its first franchise restaurant in Philadelphia, located at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University. This is the chain's…

What QSRs need to know about ultrafast electric vehicle charging

by Arcady Sosinov

Three chief benefits QSRs should be aware of if they decide to adopt electric vehicle charging are: ease and cost of deployment; revenue opportunities and…

Chick N Max hires fine-dining chef to elevate menu

October 18, 2021

It's been one year since fast casual franchise Chick N Max welcomed Robert Kabakoff as its culinary director to help elevate menu offerings and accelerate its…

London's Island Poke opening 15th store

October 18, 2021

UK-based Island Poke is opening its 15th location this weekend in Richmond, which is in southwest London at 4 George St.

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Why 1 exec traded beauty school for barbecue

by Dan Hyman

Tara Boyle thought she knew where her life was taking her, but then Sonny's BBQ entered the picture

Luna Grill taps CMX to help manage supply chain

October 18, 2021

Luna Grill has selected CMX, a provider of cloud-based Enterprise Quality Management software, to manage supply chain quality and drive food safety across its…

Sweetfin partners with YouTube star

October 15, 2021

In celebration of the third and final season of her YouTube Originals' comedy series "Liza on Demand," actor and producer Liza Koshy has partnered with…

How to focus on lower-calorie without sacrificing taste, quality

by Christopher Hansen

Driven by cost and calories, many restaurants are looking for healthier and more nutritious options to entice repeat business. Christopher Hansen, assistant…

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…