Webinar to uncover tax credits restaurateurs, retailers often overlook

June 4, 2019

For future-minded restaurant operators working in one of the most competitive businesses in existence today, amidst one of the tightest labor markets in this…

Chipotle: Trump's proposed taxes on Mexico may lead to pricier burritos

June 3, 2019

Chipotle customers may soon see price increases. Chipotle Mexican Grill CFO Jack Hartungsaid said the chain's 2019 costs could increase by about $15 million…

Texas pizza chain takes home $35,000 Hot Rocks oven

June 3, 2019

Hot Rocks Ovens said it awarded a $35,000 oven this spring to Alban Shahini of Brooklyn Pizza in Houston, Texas. The eight-restaurant chain is family owned and…

Bruxie adds VPs to fuel franchise growth

June 3, 2019

On the heels of introducing domestic and international franchise opportunities, Bruxie, known for its chicken sandwiches that replace bread with waffles, has…

Shake Shack announces growth plans in annual report, adds SVP of People Resources

June 3, 2019

Although it took Shake Shack five years to open its second location, growth is now top of mind and increasing its domestic footprint is its biggest growth…

7 ways to streamline restaurant ops

By incorporating the right technology into their day-to-day operations, restaurants can increase productivity and end up with more satisfied customers.

The innovators that ARE this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, this week with Balance Pan Asian Grille

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

Fast Casual's best and the brightest gathered last week at the Sofitel hotel in Chicago to celebrate their innovations and creations. This week, Fast Casual…

How Wing Zone conquers delivery using in-house drivers, third-party providers

Wing Zone CEO Matt Friedman explains why third-party companies are an important part of the chain's delivery strategy even though it has its own in-house…

Rush Bowls opens second Fort Collins location

May 31, 2019

Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves made-in-a-bowl meals with fruits and vegetables, topped with granola and honey and blended with protein and vitamins…

7shifts debuts Engage dashboard for restaurants

May 31, 2019

7shifts, a labor management platform, is debuting an all-in-one employee engagement dashboard geared for the restaurant industry.   The dashboard provides…

Flame Broiler puts no-antibiotic-ever chicken on the menu

May 31, 2019

Korean fast casual Flame Broiler is putting chicken, raised without antibiotics or hormones, on the menu as part of its quest to serve healthy food in a…

Earl of Sandwich opens first San Diego location

May 31, 2019

Earl of Sandwich is now open in downtown San Diego at 690 1st Avenue.

Curry Up Now prepping 1st northern NJ location

May 31, 2019

Indian fast casual Curry Up Now has locked down the first of five stores it's planning to open in northern New Jersey.

Just Salad sponsoring NYC Pride

May 30, 2019

In honor of Pride Month, which is in June, Just Salad is sponsoring NYC Pride, an annual New York City Pride March that travels down Fifth Avenue and ends at…

New Orleans Pro Bowler 'squeezes' into the restaurant business

May 30, 2019

As a professional athlete and father of four, Thomas Morstead, Pro Bowl punter for the New Orleans Saints, ranks nutrition among his top priorities and is why…

Chef Chatter: It's more than just barbecue for Mighty Quinn's founder

Hugh Mangum, co-founder and pitmaster of Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, describes the authenticity of barbecue and how barbecue is "home" for him.

Fresh&co celebrating Pride Month with special menu, donations to NYC Pride

May 30, 2019

Manhattan-based Fresh&co is one of many companies honoring Pride Month in June, which honors the memory of the Stonewall Riots, a series of demonstrations…

Labor law experts weigh in on non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, drug use in the workplace, overtime pay.

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Angelo Amador, executive director of Restaurant Law, and Paul DeCamp, a partner in the Epstein, Becker and Green PC law firm, explained how employer liability…

Elo releases touchscreen stand for tight restaurant spaces

May 30, 2019

Room is tight in most restaurant environments, and that holds doubly true for limited-service brands, which is why Elo has created Slim Self-Service Stands to…

XtraChef raises $7.5M for recruitment, product roadmap advancement

May 30, 2019

Cloud-based restaurant management platform provider xtraChef has closed on $7.5 million dollars in Series A funding and plans to use the money to drive growth…