Island Poké swims into 14th London location

October 1, 2021

Island Poké has opened its doors in Angel Islington, England, bringing its fresh Pacific flavors and customizable bowls to the London borough, according to a…

Dickey's opens in Brazil, 100 units coming

October 1, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is bringing its slow-smoked meats to Brazil, opening this month in Sao Paulo, the country's largest city with a population of 12 million.

Voodoo Doughnut debuts Caramel Cha Cha Chai

October 1, 2021

Voodoo Doughnut has created the Caramel Cha Cha Chai, a chai cream-filled raised shell, topped with a caramel drizzle, whipped cream and chai spice, in support…

TikToker influence growing in restaurant industry

October 1, 2021

TikTok'ers like restaurants and will patronize ones they see on videos.

East Coast Pizza adds robot to aid waitstaff

October 1, 2021

Pueblo, Colorado-based East Coast Pizza is embracing technology with the addition of a robot named Bella, according to a report by FOX21 News.

Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons

October 1, 2021

More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…

Soom Foods rebrands, unveils new flavor

September 30, 2021

Soom Foods recently rolled out new packaging, a website, and the newest flavor in their line-up, Vanilla Bean Tahini, according to a company press release.

Torchy's offering Black Pumas Taco at Austin City Limits Music Festival

September 30, 2021

Torchy's Tacos, the Austin-based taco brand offering its Damn Good Tacos and Green Chile Queso, is teaming up with the four-time Grammy-nominated Black Pumas…

Wing It On! opening in Birmingham region

September 30, 2021

Wing It On!, a fast casual known for its fresh, never-frozen, all-natural wings 'n wiches, will open a location in the Birmingham, Alabama area, according to a…

Luna Grill snags former Corner Bakery exec

September 30, 2021

Luna Grill has named Tony Reaman CFO.

White Castle, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to discuss contactless service at one-day virtual event

Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service…

PJ's Coffee franchise exec: Women should 'rise up' within industry

Tori Jones Bermond, manager of Franchise Development of PJ's Coffee, discusses why she is passionate about helping women become business owners.

Customer sues Wow Bao over facial recognition

September 30, 2021

A customer has sued Wow Bao, a Chicago-based fast casual restaurant that uses self-order and facial recognition technologies, for allegedly not making the…

California fast casual buying mobile app company

September 30, 2021

Southern California-based California Tacos Inc. has acquired OnPlate, a mobile app technology company.

Caribou launches subscription coffee plan

September 29, 2021

Caribou Coffee couldn't let Panera Bread keep all the hype surrounding subscription coffee programs. The Minnesota-based chain has officially launched its…

Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2021

Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…

Sankranti bringing flavors of India to Atlanta area

September 29, 2021

Restaurateur Srinivasa Nimmagadda "Nimms," hoping to make Indian cuisine more mainstream, will open Sankranti, his new fast casual Indian concept in Dunwoody…

Freddy's adds 3 execs to leadership team

September 29, 2021

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Laura Rueckel as CMO and and Erin Walter as VP of Brand Marketing. Additionally, the Wichita, Kansas-based…

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone adding 16 units

September 29, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for slow-roasted, all-natural turkeys and its trademark Bobbie sandwich, and Wing Zone, specializing in cooked-to-order…

IHOP opens first Flip'd

September 29, 2021

After announcing in 2019 that it was jumping into the fast casual industry with "Flip'd by IHOP" and then rebranding it earlier this year, IHOP has finally…