Farmer Boys opening 100th unit

July 14, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger concept, is opening its 100 location next month. The store, 7031 Kimball Ave., in Chino, marks the…

The Dolly Llama inks first franchise deals

July 14, 2021

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and ice cream concept, has signed its first two franchise deals, which will bring one location to Tyler, Texas, as…

How central kitchens improve restaurants’ bottom line

by Jeremy Cooper

Central kitchens may improve the guest experience, decrease costs and increase revenue while streamlining operations.

Noodles & Company named as top achiever in local brand visibility

July 13, 2021

Local search marketing company, Chatmeter, released its latest report on the top 10 restaurant brands by online reputation and local brand visibility. The…

Wing Boss flying solo

July 13, 2021

Wing Boss, a virtual pit-smoked wing concept created four months ago by Dickey's Restaurant Brands, is building a permanent nest, according to a company press…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Simpli.fi

Simpli.fi is the leader in programmatic advertising built for the precision and scale of addressable, mobile, and OTT/CTV advertising. Simpli.fi works with the…

Potbelly unveils app to streamline online ordering

July 13, 2021

Hoping to increase transactions and improve communication with customers, Potbelly Sandwich Shop has not only launched a new website and app but also enhanced…

Rubio's Coastal Grill bringing cauliflower rice to menu

July 13, 2021

Rubio's Coastal Grill will begin offering cauliflower rice at all of its 150 locations on July 14, according to a company press release. Cauli rice will be…

Taziki's testing lamb burgers

July 13, 2021

Lamb burgers are on the menu at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe stores in Nashville, Panama City and Birmingham, as well as the communities of Little Rock and…

Scott's Chowder taps Michelin-starred chef as culinary adviser

July 13, 2021

In an effort to bring fresh seafood to the fast-casual sector, San Francisco-based seafood chef and restaurateur, Laurent Manrique, has joined Scott's Chowder…

New Orleans welcoming second Chicken Salad Chick

July 13, 2021

Following its opening three months ago in Gonzales, Louisiana, Chicken Salad Chick is adding a second location to the New Orleans area — this time in Slidell…

Family opens 4th Rush Bowls

July 13, 2021

Boulder Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening this month in downtown Dallas at the Union office tower on 2300 N. Field…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos lands 12-unit deal

July 13, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening 12 locations in San Bernardino County, California, thanks to an agreement with locals Glen Elder and Thelma Lemus.

Coffee helps fight COVID-19

July 13, 2021

Add COVID-19 to the list of illnesses that coffee can reportedly help prevent.

US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent

July 12, 2021

Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Field Day

Field Day was founded in 2017 with the mission to empower multi-unit brands with the data, tools and people to dramatically improve their local field marketing…

Can Shuckin' Shack's labor-shortage solutions work for your brand?

In less than one month, Jonathan Weathington, CEO of Shuckin' Shack, hired 30 people for one of his 16 locations. Here's how he did it.

Zoup launches smaller format

July 12, 2021

Zoup Eatery has debuted a smaller prototype in Boardman, Ohio. Designed to serve the same number of customers of an average-sized Zoup, the new model will…

Jimmy John's 'wrapping' up summer menu

July 12, 2021

Jimmy John's salads are now available via wraps to freshen up mealtime on the go, according to a company press release. As part of the chain's evolution, the…

NRA releases 6th COVID-19 operating guidance

July 9, 2021

The National Restaurant Association released its sixth COVID-19 Operating Guidance edition today to incorporate the latest guidance on subjects like indoor…