Rise opens 16th unit

December 7, 2020

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is home to Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken's sixteenth location. Located at 1520 E 15th St., in the Cherry District, it's…

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar promote CBO to president

December 7, 2020

REGO Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has promoted its chief brand officer, Mark Lohmann, to president. Although he will continue to lead…

The Hummus & Pita Co adds location to Manhattan

December 7, 2020

The Hummus & Pita Co., based in Brooklyn, New York, has added a location to the Upper East Side between 2nd and 3rd Avenues at 216 E 86th St. in Manhattan.

NRA to Congress: 'Restaurants in economic free fall'

December 7, 2020

In a letter to congressional leadership, the National Restaurant Association said Monday that the restaurant industry is in an "economic free fall" and…

Chipotle drops gear in time for holidays

December 7, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added a line of loungewear featuring minimalist Chipotle branding and made with 100% organic cotton to its Chipotle Goods online…

Einstein Bros launches retail line

December 7, 2020

In response to consumer demand for Einstein Bros. Bagels in their local grocery stores, the chain has launched Take & Toast Bagels, bringing sleeves of…

China-based hotpot brand opens US flagship in NYC

December 7, 2020

The Dolar Shop, a hot pot chain founded in 2014 in Shanghai, China, opened its U.S. flagship store Monday at 55th and 3rd Avenues in New York City's East…

Bite introduces AI-powered digital ordering products for restaurants

December 7, 2020

Bite Inc., a provider of a digital ordering platform for quick service restaurants, has introduced a suite of products powered by Bite Lift, an AI…

11 ways the pandemic has permanently marked the industry

Nick Vojnovic, president of Little Greek Fresh Grill, shares 11 long-term ways the pandemic has changed the industry.

Mutts Cantina going to Kansas City?

December 4, 2020

Mutts Canine Cantina, an off-lease dog park and fast casual concept, is expanding nationwide through franchising and is eyeing Kansas City as a prime location.

Sweetgreen takes Miami

December 4, 2020

Washington, D.C.-based Sweetgreen has expanded to Miami with the first of four locations opening today at 122 Giralda Ave., in Coral Gables. Other locations…

Killer Burger adding to Pacific Northwest

December 4, 2020

Killer Burger, a Portland-based fast casual brand with a rock 'n' roll vibe, has inked two franchise agreements with existing multi-unit operators to open…

Ziggi's Coffee coming in hot in Colorado Springs

December 4, 2020

After growing the brand throughout the northern Colorado region and beyond, Ziggi's Coffee, based in Longmont, Colorado, has signed an agreement to bring…

HungerRush acquires OrdrAI’s AI-driven text message ordering solution

December 4, 2020

HungerRush has acquired OrdrAI, a text and voice ordering provider for the restaurant industry, giving HungerRush Restaurant Management System the ability to…

Jollibee adding 45 North American stores over 2 years

December 4, 2020

Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee will add 28 stores to its North American network — 19 in the U.S. and nine in Canada — next year, marking the…

Rewards Network expands online order platform nationwide

December 3, 2020

After conducting initial tests in Tampa and Detroit, Rewards Network is expanding its online ordering platform nationwide, according to a press release.

Meijer generating 250K restaurant-provided holiday meals

December 3, 2020

Meijer recently launched a holiday meal program designed to support local restaurants and show appreciation for its frontline store and distribution center…

Squisito Pizza and Pasta names managing partner

December 3, 2020

Squisito's parent company, Monte Restaurant Development Group, has named restaurant developer, Todd Kosakowski. as managing partner and franchisee. In his…

Laying it on thick: Sauce sales set to soar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

By 2027, the culinary sauce market in the U.S. is projected to be worth nearly another $12 billion or $55.3 billion annually. A lot of that money will be spent…

How the Biden administration may change the restaurant industry

Aaron Noveshen, CEO of Starbird and the Culinary Edge, weighs in on how the industry will fare under President-elect Joe Biden.