Captain D's promotes 15-year vet to CMO

July 7, 2021

Captain D's has promoted Bindi Menon, its former vice president of national marketing, to chief marketing officer. Menon, who has worked for the…

Chipotle hiding $1M of free burritos in NBA Finals ads

July 7, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is raising the stakes on the 2021 NBA Finals by hiding up to $1 million dollars of free burritos in its TV ads.

Fresh Brothers refreshes salads, adds 5 more

July 7, 2021

Los Angeles-based pizza brand, Fresh Brothers, is taking its name to heart and adding a selection of fresh salads, including at least two items specifically…

Starbird Chicken might be a golden goose

July 6, 2021

Starbird Chicken, a nine-unit fast casual chain based in California, has achieved its third year of positive same-store sales growth, with 2021 same-store…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Clark National Accounts

Clark National Accounts is a division of WebstaurantStore.com, dedicated to modern multi-unit foodservice customers. They offer a full-service business model…

PF Chang's expanding to-go model

July 6, 2021

Although known for serving upscale Asian food, P.F. Chang's entered the limited-service market last year with its first to-go concept and is stoking the fire…

Pieology fires up 1st UK store

July 6, 2021

Tustin, California-based Pieology has opened its first store in the United Kingdom, which it said in a news release is part of its efforts to spread the…

Slim Chickens adding to Maryland presence

July 6, 2021

Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has added a location in Bowie, Maryland, under the direction of D&D Slims…

BurgerFi ramping up growth via 3 channels

July 6, 2021

After going public in December 2020 and being named FastCasual's 2021 Brand of the Year, BurgerFi International Inc. is expanding its presence through three…

Pokemoto launches app, online ordering

July 6, 2021

Pokemoto, a 14-location poke concept owned by Muscle Maker Grill Inc., is expanding its digital presence via a partnership with Snackpass, a social e-commerce…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot Technologies

The PathSpot Safety System is the world's first real-time hand hygiene management solution. Our patented scanning device and data-driven tracking software…

Why increasing loyalty 5% increases profits 25-95%

by Brittany Maroney — Sr Product Marketing Manager, Punchh

Loyalty rewards programs are helping to create a new wave in restaurant marketing — an age of zero-party data, where brands can engage with customers on a 1:…

Ziggi's creates red, white, blue-inspired LTO

July 2, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee, based in Longmont, Colorado, has created a limited-time drink to celebrate Independence Day.

Chicken Salad Chick continues growth in Kentucky

July 2, 2021

On the heels of its Paducah, Kentucky, debut just last month, Chicken Salad Chick will open another Kentucky location July 14 in Hopkinsville at 4014 Ft.

The Habit Burger Grill aims for growth in East, West Coast markets

July 2, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, a fast casual chain specializing in charbroiled hamburgers, plans to continue expansion, hitting markets in New England, California…

Modern Market Eatery looks to hit more campuses after Notre Dame success

July 1, 2021

Modern Market Eatery, a fast casual restaurant offering nutritious menu items, plans to expand to more college campus prompted by recent success at the…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: InSinkErator

From instant warm handwash systems and instant hot water dispensers to food waste disposers and reduction systems, InSinkErator has foodservice equipment…

Just Salad partners with Zero Foodprint to support regenerative farming

July 1, 2021

Just Salad, a fast casual concept, has partnered with Zero Foodprint, a nonprofit organization founded by restaurateur and author Anthony Myint, to support…

SBA to applicants: Restaurant Revitalization Fund is closed

July 1, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has sent an email to Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) applicants informing them that the fund has closed and…

Taco Cabana parent sells brand to focus on Pollo Tropical growth

July 1, 2021

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. — parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana — said it will sell Taco Cabana to YTC Enterprises LLC, an affiliate of Yadav…