Kolache Factory giving hiring bonuses

June 15, 2021

Kolache Factory, a Texas-based fast casual serving Czech-inspired pastries, is launching an aggressive hiring campaign this month and enticing new and current…

Viva Chicken bottling sauces

June 15, 2021

Since opening its first location in 2013, Viva Chicken has been serving hot, fresh chicken highlighted by Pollo a la Brasa — a charcoal-fire-roasted chicken…

Hot Heads Burrito adding to Indiana footprint

June 15, 2021

Hot Head Burritos is opening its sixth Indiana location this summer in New Castle. Located at 1480 South Memorial Dr., Suite A, the 1300-square-foot store will…

Luckin Coffee announces restructuring agreement

June 15, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, has entered into a restructuring support agreement with holders of the company's $46…

US Foods' latest product launch hopes to cut BOH labor

June 15, 2021

In an effort to help restaurant operators handle labor shortages while filling increased offsite orders as well as a resurgence of on-site diners, US Foods has…

Now serving: Pollo Tropical creates ready-to-drink Rum Mojito

June 15, 2021

Florida-based Pollo Tropical is helping customers get their summer parties on with its first proprietary cocktail — Rum Mojito. The ready-to-drink cocktail…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: MarketMan

MarketMan is the leading back-of-house solution that provides restaurateurs complete control over inventory, supply management, and procurement; ultimately…

Garbanzo's former CEO joins Savory Funds

June 15, 2021

James Park, the former CEO of Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, is now operating partner at Savory Fund Practice, a firm that funds up-and-coming…

Taziki's launching app upgrades, giving away cell phones

June 15, 2021

After seeing an unprecedented demand for off-premise dining in 2020, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is upgrading its app to provide a more streamlined ordering…

Ransomware attack shuts down Illinois foodservice distributor

June 14, 2021

Edward Don & Co., a Woodridge, Illinois-based foodservice distributor serving more than 70,000 clients worldwide, has suffered a ransomware attack, forcing…

Norovirus-related lawsuit filed against The Habit Burger

June 14, 2021

Seattle resident Ed Yusen has filed suit against Seattle Char, a franchisee of The Habit Burger Grill, in connection with a recent Seattle Norovirus outbreak…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: GroundTruth

GroundTruth is the leading location platform for driving visits and performance. Using its proprietary Blueprints technology, GroundTruth is able to reach…

Now hiring: Fast Casual seeking audience development leader

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

When Networld Media Group launched over 20 years ago, as founder and publisher of ATM Marketplace, few could have predicted that the small family-owned company…

Clover Food Labs moving into luxury apartment

June 14, 2021

Clover Food Lab, a veggie-centric concept based in Massachusetts, is opening July 1 inside a luxury apartment — Trio — in Newtonville. Marking the chain's 13th…

Chipotle featuring celebrity athletes' favorite orders

June 14, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating American athletes via new episodes of "Unwrapped," a video series featuring Chipotle's athlete super-fans and what it…

Lunchbox, Otter partner to streamline ordering

June 11, 2021

Smart-ordering system company, Lunchbox, and Otter, a delivery management and optimization solution, are partnering to help restaurant owners increase…

Kraft Heinz to acquire Assan Foods

June 11, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to purchase Assan Foods from privately-held Turkish conglomerate Kibar Holding for an undisclosed sum in a deal that values the…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Netsurion

Netsurion BranchSDO is a comprehensive software-defined branch network solution that combines a powerful yet easily-deployed edge appliance and cloud…

Restaurant365 acquires Compeat

June 11, 2021

Irvine, California-based Restaurant365, a restaurant management platform, has acquired Compeat, which provides restaurant back office, workforce and business…

3 Ways Russo’s is preparing for dine-in surge

Anthony Russo, founder and chef of Russo's New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen, shares three changes he's making to ensure the business can accommodate the…