Upscale fast casual food hall opening in Manhattan

December 4, 2019

A eight-acre complex featuring a fast casual market is opening soon in Manhattan as a result of a partnership between Brookfield Properties and C3, a…

Cheetos and fro-yo: it's a thing

December 4, 2019

Some things are meant to be together — peanut butter and jelly, ketchup and mustard — but what about fro-yo and Cheetos? It's a combo that Yogurtland is…

Noble hires former Red Sox exec to lead mobile-ordering strategy

December 3, 2019

Noble, a mobile-ordering platform for the hospitality and gaming industry, has named former Red Sox executive Jon Dienstag as vice president of strategy and…

The Hummus & Pita Co. drives Midwest expansion forward

December 3, 2019

Mediterranean fast casual brand The Hummus & Pita Co. is continuing its expansion into the Midwest with a multi-unit franchise deal for Columbus, Ohio. The…

Cook's Tortas jumps into franchising with Fransmart's help

December 3, 2019

Fast casual Mexican sandwich brand,Cook's Tortas, is launching a franchise program with the help of development company, Fransmart.

Why Aloha Poke sticks with a simple biz model

Operating a restaurant is obviously complicated, but Aloha Poke CEO Chris Birkinshaw has found that keeping things simple is the way to go.

Halal Guys to launch updated mobile app with online ordering, enhanced loyalty

December 2, 2019

The Halal Guys is launching an upgraded version of its mobile app that allows customers to order online and provides additional loyalty benefits, including the…

How Tropical Smoothie uses tech to provide old-school hospitality

Charles Watson reveals how the 800-unit chain balances the use of technology with providing the "homespun experience" that his customers expect.

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KC barbecue joint now serving Nebraska Furniture Mart customers

December 2, 2019

Blind Box BBQ is opening Monday inside Nebraska Furniture Mart at 1601 Village West Prkwy., in Kansas City. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant features a bar…

Former pilot bringing Dickey's to Snohomish, Washington

December 2, 2019

Former airlines captain Steve Barton has inked a deal to bring Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Snohomish, Washington.

Muscle Maker files for IPO

November 27, 2019

Fast casual chain, Muscle Maker, aims to raise up to $59 million in an initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The filing is the second try at the public…

QSR, fast casual menuboards study reveals big areas for improvement

November 27, 2019

 When it comes to QSR menu boards, customers have some very definite opinions about what they like and don't, but now a large national survey of those…

Shake Shack testing delivery in South Korea

November 27, 2019

South Koreans can now order Shake Shack without leaving their couches. The Korea Herald reported Wednesday that SPC Group, the operator of the Shake…

Are social media breaks the new smoke breaks?

Given a choice between a position that allows some access to a cellphone and a position that allows none, most people are going to choose having some access to…

Dog Haus headed to Phoenix

November 26, 2019

Dog Haus Biergarten, a fast casual concept with a full bar, is opening next year in Phoenix. Located at 1 E. Washington St., Block 22, it's Franchisee Mondo…

Starbucks hires diversity officer

November 26, 2019

Starbucks has made Nzinga Shaw its global chief inclusion and diversity officer, according to a LinkedIn post from Shaw that said she was "thrilled to join…

Go! Go! Curry! prepping 7th NYC store

November 26, 2019

Japanese fast casual Go! Go! Go! Curry! is getting ready to open its seventh New York City store.

Saladworks joining up

November 26, 2019

Saladworks has partnered with the United States Air Force to develop restaurants on U.S. bases.  "A couple of years ago, we embarked on a revamp of our…

Main Squeeze Juice expands New Orleans footprint

November 26, 2019

Main Squeeze Juice Co., which opened its initial store in New Orleans, is planning to add another location in early 2020. The store will be located at 82…

Chef Chatter: A guide to captivating Gen Z

Chefs should do their parts to help their marketing teams combat brand fatigue.