Potbelly continues North Carolina expansion with Cary opening

July 27, 2021

Potbelly Corporation, a fast casual sandwich shop known for its sandwiches, salads, soups and cookies, is opening this week in Cary, North Carolina, according…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Cardlytics

Cardlytics is advertising that works 100% of the time; you only pay when a customer is served with an offer and then makes a purchase during the campaign.

Curry Up Now luring multi-unit franchisees with limited-time incentives

July 27, 2021

Keeping the pandemic in mind and with an eye on the future, Curry Up Now is offering a limited-time franchise development incentive that allows multi-unit…

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer relays ways to ignite your dine-in 'atmosphere'

In this free webinar, Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer gives restaurateurs the scoop on how what you're playing on your in-store TV monitors affects your bottom line.

Main Squeeze Juice making Florida debut

July 26, 2021

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a Louisiana-based juice and smoothie bar franchise, is heading east to the Sunshine State, opening its latest location in Jacksonville…

Appetize debuts Appetize+ licensing option

July 26, 2021

Appetize is launching a licensing program that will offer businesses an affordable monthly payment plan and up-front capital reduction option, according to a…

Cousins Subs opens 6th location in Chicagoland

July 26, 2021

Cousins Subs has opened a location in Wheeling, Illinois — the company's sixth in the Chicagoland area — at 1048 S. Milwaukee St., according to a company press…

Dickey's adds 63 units in Q2

July 25, 2021

Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing to bring its slow-smoked meats to more markets around the globe, opening 63 locations in Q2, three of which…

Restaurants hungry for digital signage

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, digital signage technology upgrades at drive-thrus were a mixed bag across the fast casual and quick-service restaurant…

Leaders of Spinato's Pizza, King's Pizza Pronto reveal online ordering tips

July 23, 2021

Online ordering has been crucial to the success of Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, based in Arizona, as well as West Virginia start-up King's Pizza…

Bellagreen launches loyalty app to drive a more convenient experience

July 23, 2021

Bellagreen launched a loyalty app called "b green Rewards" this week that aims to give customers an easier, faster and more convenient experience while also…

City Barbeque hires Hathway to streamline digital ordering

July 23, 2021

City Barbeque has hired digital ordering producer Hathway to design and build native apps, a custom web ordering site and an integrated marketing site to…

Slim Chickens restaurant opens in Cabot, Arkansas

July 23, 2021

The latest Slim chickens restaurant has opened at 300 S. Rockwood Drive in Cabot, Arkansas and restaurant group Dixie Chicken is the operator.

Nekter Juice Bar hitting Chicago, 6 additional markets

July 23, 2021

Nekter Juice Bar, a fast casual specializing in healthy, plant-based drinks and bowls, will open its first restaurants in the Chicago area this year in…

Teriyaki Madness opens in Canada

July 23, 2021

Teriyaki Madness is now serving Canadians from a store in Lethbridge, Alberta, which opened Thursday marking the chain's third international location.

Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year

July 23, 2021

Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…

Summit attendees, sponsors working together to help Atlanta's homeless

Over 300 attendees will spend an hour filling 1,500 bags with essential items for the homeless during the Community Give Back Party at the Restaurant…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Intwine

Intwine Connect enables management teams to further stabilize revenue and profit margins by optimizing incoming orders, reducing inventory loss, and…

Modern Market launching franchise strategy

July 22, 2021

In an effort to expand its 30-unit footprint, Modern Market Eatery is rolling out a franchising program.

Rachel's Kitchen adding 8th Las Vegas location

July 22, 2021

After a 1-year delay, thanks to COVID-19, Rachel's Kitchen is opening its eighth location next week at the Town Square Las Vegas Shopping Center, according to…