Kitchen United raises $40M to fuel growth in New York

September 20, 2019

Kitchen United has closed on its $40 million Series B funding round to fuel growth of its commercial kitchen centers, which house 10 to 15 restaurant brands…

Little Greek Fresh Grill adds to Florida presence

September 20, 2019

Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast casual Greek restaurant with an American influence, has opened in Orlando at 3128 South Orange Ave., in the Lucky's Market…

LEON adding to US footprint

September 20, 2019

Just more than a year after London-based LEON brought its natural fast-food concept across the pond with a downtown Washington, D.C., location, and a month…

Jamba sowing its oats

September 20, 2019

In an effort to offer more dairy-free options, Jamba has partnered with Oatly — a vegan, plant-based milk alternative made from certified gluten-free oats.

Lion's Choice: Fast food where customers slow down

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

In a QSR world driven by a faster-is-better mentality and constantly abuzz with talk of ghost kitchens and home delivery, one longtime St. Louis-based QSR…

&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens

September 19, 2019

D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…

Starbucks Japan launching contactless pen with payments technology

September 19, 2019

Starbucks Coffee Japan Co. is launching a mobile payment product called Starbucks TouchThe Pen, a ballpoint pen with embedded contactless payment technology…

Starbucks, Alibaba launch voice ordering and delivery

September 19, 2019

Starbucks is taking another step toward evolving the digital experience for customers in China by launching voice ordering and delivery capabilities within…

Juice It Up appoints VP of franchise operations

September 19, 2019

Juice It Up has promoted Susan Taylor, who had been serving as the chian's senior director of franchise operations, to VP of operations. For the past 14 years…

3 fast casuals entering new markets

Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Virginia, Melt Shop is entering Florida and Jollibee is expanding into Calgary, Canada.

Muscle Maker buys back franchised unit

September 19, 2019

Muscle Maker Grill has acquired of one of its previously franchise-owned locations in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 1099 2nd Ave., the store is one of the…

Mooyah franchisee adds 4th location

September 19, 2019

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened this week in the Boston area at 199 Boston Road #8 in North Billerica, Massachusetts. The Billerica…

Teamwork makes the dream work when it comes to menu innovation

Würstmacher Adam Gertler, of Dog Haus, discusses the science and art behind the chain's Chef Collaboration Series, which invites chefs from a variety of…

Things are looking grainy at Panera Bread

September 18, 2019

Panera is getting in on the grain trend, launching two grain bowls featuring whole grains, greens, vegetables and protein infused with internationally inspired…

Canada's Assembli expanding to Toronto

September 18, 2019

With three locations in British Columbia and Ontario, Assembli, a fast casual pizza and salad chain, is adding five units to the greater Toronto area.

Touchbistro raises $119.24M to expand payments portfolio

September 18, 2019

Touchbistro, a provider of foodservice iPad and POS payment solutions, has raised CDN$158 million ($119.24 USD) in Series E funding in a round led by Omers…

Juice It Up! names industry veteran Susan Taylor vice president of operations

September 17, 2019

Susan Taylor Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, raw juice and superfruit bowl chain, has named Susan Taylor as vice president of operations.

Chipotle debuting Carne Asada steak option this week

September 17, 2019

The newest item coming to the menu at Chipotle Mexican Grill is Carne Asada and the brand is celebrating with early VIP tasting events in New York and Los…

New York Yankees partner with Postmates for mobile ordering in-stadium

September 17, 2019

The New York Yankees announced a deal to offer Postmates to allow fans to order food and drinks from their seats and pick them up at designated Postmates…

Yogurtland partners with Doordash on frozen yogurt, ice cream delivery

September 17, 2019

Yogurtland announced a partnership with Doordash to offer on-demand mobile delivery to customers of the frozen yogurt and ice cream chain across the U.S.