Wahlburgers launches mobile ordering app with exclusive member benefits

October 15, 2019

Wahlburgers, the casual burger and bar restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, are launching a mobile app that allows online…

Chipotle enhances employee education initiative

October 15, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering eligible employees a debt-free college degree benefit which expands on its commitment to employee education via the Chipotle…

What to do when franchisees go rogue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…

Teriyaki Madness opens corporate shop in downtown Denver

October 14, 2019

Teriyaki Madness is opening the doors this week of a corporate shop in Denver.

Order ahead app Ritual launches in Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands

October 14, 2019

Toronto's Ritual, an on-demand food pickup service, has expanded its international footprint by launching its mobile app in Germany, Hong Kong and the…

GFG Bakery-Café teams with Fransmart to drive expansion

October 14, 2019

Greek From Greece (GFG) Bakery-Café is in franchise mode and tapping franchise development company Fransmart to leverage its expansion.

Panera Bread SVP: 'Mission matters, purpose matters'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The complexities of operational excellence in the omnichannel environment are challenging restaurants, and employers are challenged more than ever to unlock…

Chicken Salad Chick is adding 3rd Oklahoma location

October 14, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Oklahoma with its newest restaurant in Edmond. Marking the brand's third location in the state and first in the Oklahoma…

DoorDash launches first shared kitchen with Halal Guys, others in Redwood City

October 14, 2019

DoorDash, one of the nation’s largest online food delivery services, said it is launching its first shared commissary, called DoorDash Kitchens, in Redwood…

Cracker Barrel rebranding fast casual concept

October 13, 2019

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., which owns the fast casual brand, Holler & Dash Biscuit House, has acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company in an…

Bok Bok Chicken lays expansion plans

October 11, 2019

Las Vegas-based Bok Bok Chicken is hatching multiple locations throughout Southern California this year. The fast casual restaurant has five locations…

Johnny Rockets adding 23 international locations

October 11, 2019

Johnny Rockets, a 33-year old American restaurant chain that has fast casual locations and full-service restaurants, is on track to open 23 restaurants this…

BBVA's Strickland: customers want similar experiences in desktop, mobile banking

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tim Tang, director, enterprise solutions at Hughes, sits down with Gil Strickland, vice president, product management at BBVA USA, to talk about customer…

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Starbucks expanding Community Store in South Korea come 2020

October 11, 2019

Starbucks Korea is expanding its profit-sharing Community Store program and plans to open the first of several locations in early 2020.

Luna snags former Taco Bell, CKE execs to lead growth

October 11, 2019

Luna Grill has appointed two industry veterans in hopes of accelerating growth. Rich Pinnella, a former VP at Taco Bell, is the brand's first chief brand…

Learn how to meet customers' delivery demands without going broke

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Many brands are still in the evolutionary phase of the delivery disruption, where product quality, price point and customer experience have not quite aligned…

Chef Chatter: 4 ways to make your food stand out

Janet Tatarka, director of bakery logistics and training at Great Harvest Bread Co, discusses the importance of brands adhering to their values in order to…

Hey, Hollywood: Let's getting 'Smashed'

October 10, 2019

Smashed is opening Friday in Hollywood, serving cocktails paired with smashed burgers and fries, according to a company press release. The fast casual concept…

POS marketing: How data helps restaurants win more repeat business

Restaurant owners and managers are always looking for ways to win more repeat customers. Whether it’s by updating their menu or hosting themed events…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop arriving in Macy's stores

October 10, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open in four Macy's department stores via a multi-unit franchise deal with the retailer.