Original ChopShop brings delivery in house

September 3, 2020

Original ChopShop has hired several drivers to deliver orders placed directly through originalchopshop.com or the chain's Original ChopShop Chops loyalty app.

Focus Brands adds 4 execs to leadership team

September 3, 2020

Focus Brands has made four key leadership appointments across its system and at two of its fast casual brands — Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzky's. "As we…

BurgerFi inks 30-unit deal

September 3, 2020

BurgerFi International, which has 125 BurgerFi locations spanning 23 states and two countries internationally, has signed deals to open at least 30 units — 1…

ICX Summit postponed till June 2021

September 2, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience Summit has been postponed until June 2, 2021 due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. The rescheduled event will…

I Heart Mac & Cheese coming to New Mexico

September 2, 2020

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is entering the New Mexico market.

Noodles & Co taps customer experience firm to study guest behavior

September 2, 2020

In an effort to better understand how to serve its customers as the popularity of digital ordering and curbside pickup increases amid the pandemic, Noodles…

Blaze opens Northeast Texas store

September 2, 2020

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Friday in Grand Prairie, Texas. The State Hwy 161 store will offer dine-in, carryout via pick-up or curbside service, as well…

Modern Market reveals redesigned store format

September 1, 2020

Denver-based Modern Market Eatery celebrated the grand opening of its first Fort Collins, Colorado, restaurant Saturday.

Sweet Paris Creperie adding Houston location

September 1, 2020

When Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe debuted in 2012 in Houston, it fulfilled husband and wife co-founders Allison and Ivan Chavez's dream of bringing the…

Drive-thrus prove to be lifeline for restaurants

September 1, 2020

Drive-thru restaurants have been a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic, according to The NPD Group, which found that drive-thru restaurant visits…

Jon Taffer taps Compeat to manage back-office operations

September 1, 2020

Jon Taffer has tapped Compeat to manage the accounting, workforce and back-office technology at his fast casual concept, Taffer's Tavern.

Cava giving employees PTO to vote

September 1, 2020

In celebration of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, (Sept. 1) Cava and Zoes Kitchen are offering free meals to poll workers with proof of badge, which is…

Chicken Salad Chick opening in Tennessee’s Tri-Cities

September 1, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Tennessee with its newest location opening Sept. 15 in Bristol, according to a press release. The restaurant, at 21…

The Habit opens 57th unit

September 1, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California and acquired by Yum Brands earlier this year, is opening its 57th unit Wednesday at 2365 East Century Blvd. in Los…

Long Island Bagel Cafe lands first franchisee

September 1, 2020

Having opened eight locations in Long Island over the past 20 years, the Long Island Bagel Cafe is now in the franchising game. Its first franchisee, Michael…

Chef gives 4 reasons to get on board with seafood

By Chef John Livera, consulting chef for Norwegian Seafood Council and president of Red Barn Kitchen in the Decatur Municipal Airport Seafood delivers on…

Beef O' Brady's 'chickens out'

August 31, 2020

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Tampa-based Beef' O' Brady's and The Brass Tap, is getting in the chicken game with The Hatchery. Although the fast…

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express add to Singapore portfolio

August 31, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has opened its third co-branded location in Singapore at 1 W Coast Dr., Newest…

Jersey Mike's launches contactless catering program

August 31, 2020

Jersey Mike's Subs is introducing a contactless catering program to give customers a more secure meal option for gatherings. Choices include:

Captain D's sister brand makes Nashville debut

August 31, 2020

Grandy's, the sister brand of Captain D's that serves homestyle comfort food, is opening in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, according to a press release. Located at…