Muscle Maker gets in the grocery game

April 15, 2020

Following in the footsteps of chains like Panera Bread, Just Salad, and Modern Market, Muscle Maker Grill is offering groceries to customers ordering off its…

Celebs washing hands in support of restaurant employees, families

April 15, 2020

Celebrities like Backstreet Boys' Howie Dorough, comedian Joe Piscopo and Chef David Burke are doing their parts to remind people of the importance of washing…

Infographic: Global customers trust restaurants despite pandemic

After polling about 1,800 potential restaurant customers in five countries hit hard by the pandemic and at various stages of economic return, Revenue…

Potbelly hires former Panera exec as CFO

April 14, 2020

Potbelly Corporation has hired Steven W. Cirulis as SVP, CFO and chief strategy officer. Cirulis, who has been with Potbelly since December 2019 in a strategic…

Restaurant industry pivoting to stay afloat during pandemic

From waiving franchise fees and launching grocery services to optimizing online menus and changing service models, restaurants are pivoting in order to keep…

Panera launches family feast deal

April 14, 2020

With all meals now taking place at home, Panera has launched the Panera Family Feast, an affordable way to get some of its most popular menu items on the…

Modern market sharing supply chain with customers

April 14, 2020

Modern Market Eatery, which opened during the recession in 2009, is used to adapting quickly, which explains why it is making its supply chain accessible to…

Rakuten launches free takeout platform

April 14, 2020

In a quest to help struggling restaurants in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rakuten Americas is offering a free platform for providing takeout options to…

Pork shortage in offing after major US processor closes due to COVID-19 cases

The closure of one of the nation's largest pork processing plant after approximately 300 positive COVID-19 cases among workers could soon have a powerful…

Cheba Hut launches bag-designing context

April 13, 2020

Cheba Hut is hosting a contest to allow customers to design its carry-out bags. The 10 designs with the most votes via social media will win free sandwiches…

Mod Pizza taps Starbucks finance leader as CFO

April 13, 2020

Mod Super-Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Josh Guenser as CFO.

Newk's launches pantry, meal kits

April 13, 2020

While many consumers are looking for ways to fill their refrigerators, Newk's Eatery has launched Newk's Pantry as well as meal kits, according to a company…

Kona Poké delivery-only location opening in Miami

April 13, 2020

Kona Poké is coming to South Florida, opening a delivery-only unit at 155 South West Third St., in the Brickell neighborhood of downtown Miami. Henry Mosom, a…

Have restaurant declines bottomed out?

April 13, 2020

U.S. restaurant customer transactions declined by 41% in the week ending April 5 compared to the same week one year ago. That followed a 42% decline in the…

Paul Damico leaves Naf Naf Grill to oversee Global Franchise Group

April 13, 2020

Paul Damico has left Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill to take on the CEO role at Global Franchise Group, a brand management company and franchisor of Great…

Dickey's upgrades e-commerce site

April 13, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched a modernized e-commerce site which it said is designed to enhance the user experience. It's fully optimized for mobile users…

Smithfield Foods closes pork facility after reporting more than 200 COVID-19 cases

April 13, 2020

Smithfield Foods, Inc. has closed its Sioux Falls, South Dakota facility, one of the largest pork processing facilities in the U.S., until further notice…

Pollo Tropical launches Pollo Pantry

April 13, 2020

With the launch of the Pollo Pantry, Pollo Tropical guests at the brand's more than 140 Florida locations may pick up the brand's citrus-marinated chicken in…

Jollibee partners with DoorDash to roll out delivery service

April 13, 2020

As the world navigates COVID-19, Jollibee is serving guests via drive-through, carryout and has also launched delivery via DoorDash across the United States…

Juice it Up, I Heart Mac & Cheese waiving franchise fees

April 13, 2020

In an effort to support their franchisee communities impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, I Heart Mac & Cheese and Juice It Up are waiving a variety of…