How to find out if your restaurant is eligible for tax refunds

by Andre Shevchuck

Andre Shevchuck, of BPM's Research and Development Tax Credit Consulting practice, breaks down the eligibility requirements of the CARES Act.

Muscle Maker Grill acquires Florida meal prep business

March 31, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Grill, has acquired Superfit Foods LLC, a meal prep business in northern Florida that…

PDQ Restaurants taps Waitr for delivery

March 31, 2021

Florida-based PDQ Restaurants — which serves chicken tenders and sandwiches, sauces and hand-spun shakes — is offering delivery in select Florida markets via…

Hoots taking flight in Texas

March 31, 2021

After signing its first franchise agreement in Texas for 60 units, Hoots Wings is hoping to add at least 80 more to the Lone Star state, according to a company…

Paytronix, Tattle partner to power-up CX improvement

March 31, 2021

Improving the restaurant guest experience is the goal of a partnership between CX improvement company, Tattle, and guest experience platform, Paytronix…

Rōti customers scoring cash-back offers

March 31, 2021

Rōti, a Mediterranean concept based in Chicago, has partnered with GetUpside, a retail technology company, to make cash-back offers available at its 4…

Jinya Ramen Bar adding contactless pay

March 31, 2021

California-based Jinya Ramen Bar restaurant is working with NCR Corporation to add digital ordering and contactless payment options via QR codes, according to…

German Doner Kebab expanding in Canada

March 30, 2021

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening 100 restaurants in Canada over the next 10 years, according to a company press release. Three will open…

Chipotle asks: Burritos or bitcoin?

March 30, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1. This occasion makes Chipotle…

Chipotle, Jersey Mike's VIPs weighing in on dining trends

March 30, 2021

The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains. In an effort to uncover the successful…

Saladworks opening 90 non-traditional locations by year's end

March 30, 2021

Pennsylvania-based Saladworks has partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands in a deal that will not only double its footprint across the U.S. and Canada but better…

Firehouse Subs debuting Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub

March 30, 2021

Firehouse Subs has added an Italian twist to the meatball sub with its latest LTO. The Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub, featuring Italian meatballs in marinara…

Smashburger reveals new logo

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 29, 2021

Denver-based Smashburger has debuted a new logo to emphasize its vision of being "the best burger brand," President Carl Bachmann told FastCasual.

Shake Shack CFO stepping down

March 29, 2021

Shake Shack Inc. President and CFO Tara Comonte is leaving the company to become CEO of a private company outside of the restaurant industry, according to a…

Chick N Max launches franchising opportunity

March 29, 2021

Chick N Max, a three-unit chain based in Wichita specializing in almond wood-smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, is launching a franchise…

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 73rd location opening in Culver City

March 29, 2021

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, featuring a menu of over 800 sandwiches, is holding a series of grand opening events at its first Culver City restaurant April…

Pinkbox Doughnuts opens first drive-thru shop

March 29, 2021

Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts will open its first drive-thru location Next month at 3990 E. Sunset Road in Las Vegas.

5 ways to protect your restaurant franchise

March 29, 2021

One of the most important considerations for franchise organizations in today's restaurant industry is network security for franchisee partners. Providing…

Biscuitville names IT director

March 29, 2021

Biscuitville Fresh Southern has hired Rusty Everhart as director of IT and Enterprise Applications, where he will oversee all technology systems that support…

Compeat partners with 6 POS solutions to improve customer experience

March 29, 2021

Austin, Texas-based Compeat, a restaurant-specific accounting, back office, workforce and business intelligence management software, has partnered with Union…