Nekter CEO talks about Whole Foods, customer evolution + staying 'juiced,' 9 years in

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

Nekter Juice Bar CEO Steve Schulze joins QSRweb podcast host, Shelly Whitehead, on this edition of the show with some of the wisdom he's picked up over his…

Webinar to explore designing customer engagement programs

"Designing customer engagement programs that drive business growth," sponsored by Revel Systems, will explore how to implement customer engagement programs…

El Pollo Loco reports modest Q3 sales gain, revenue losses

November 1, 2019

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. turned in relatively lackluster financial results, for the third quarter that ended Sept. 25, showing total revenue and net income…

PizzaRev's ushers in calzones on their big day

November 1, 2019

Though we're sure everyone already has this on their calendars, PizzaRev is reminding everybody that it's actually National Calzone Day, by introducing…

Veggie Grill opening in Chicago's West Loop

October 31, 2019

Veggie Grill is opening its fourth Chicago location Thursday in the city's West Loop at 911 W. Randolph St.

Starbucks beats Q4 expectations

October 31, 2019

The Starbucks Rewards loyalty program grew to 17.6 million active members in the U.S., up 15% year-over-year.

Q3 financials bring good news for Habit Burger

October 31, 2019

Q3 revenue, income and company-operated comparable restaurant sales were up at The Habit Burger, according to the brand's parent company, Habit Restaurants…

CIBC's Martinez-Moreno: 'Bank user-experience will be key in digital transformation'

Leslie Martinez-Moreno, senior manager of user experience and design at CIBC, sat down with Tim Tang of Hughes, to discuss the role of design and user…

Paris Baguette prepping second Brooklyn store

October 31, 2019

There will soon be more Paris Baguette goodies in Brooklyn, New York, as the global bakery chain will open its second location, this time in the Sunset Park…

Dave & Buster's to install Diebold Nixdorf’s self-service kiosks offering game cards

October 31, 2019

Dave & Buster's, a national dining and entertainment provider, will install Diebold Nixdorf's self-service kiosk solution at locations nationwide…

Chowbotics upgrades robotic salad making kiosk

October 31, 2019

Chowbotics has introduced Sally 2.0, the newest iteration of its fresh food robot, which first came to market in 2018 and is in action at more than 7…

2019 Perfect Pitch winner: 'Best fried chicken in the land of fried chicken'

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

Louisville, Kentucky brand, Royals Hot Chicken is not only a hot commodity in its fried chicken-steeped home base, but also managed to burn up the competition…

How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…

Chicken Salad Chick reports 15th consecutive quarter of SSS increase

October 30, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is on a roll, saying Tuesday that Q3 marked its 15th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. 

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen hires development experts for growth strategy

October 30, 2019

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is hiring a team of operation and business development experts in a quest to drive growth as well as streamline processes. The leaders…

Wingstop CEO credits advertising, delivery for solid Q3 earnings

October 30, 2019

Wingstop Inc. announced Tuesday that system-wide sales increased 21.6% to $383.5 million and its restaurant count was up 10.3% to 1,340 global locations during…

Gloria Jean's brewing North Carolina expansion plans

October 29, 2019

Gloria Jean's Coffees has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Kishor Kaneria and his nephew, Parth Kaneria, to bring at least five locations to the…

Dickey's VP of IT teams up with franchisees to revamp tech strategy

October 29, 2019

Carissa De Santis, Dickey's Barbecue Pit's VP of information technology, is designing a technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.

Starbucks invests millions in Chicago small businesses

October 29, 2019

Starbucks Coffee Company is investing $10 million in four community lenders to drive economic opportunity in Chicago, according to a company press release.

Tork releases online modules to boost foodservice professionals

October 29, 2019

Tork, an Essity brand in workplace hygiene, has launched Reach for the Stars, a free online module series to help foodservice managers and owners improve their…