Couple transforms '90s Chevy van into Tom+Chee food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eric and Laura Ann Hart's food truck is so popular that they often have to turn away business.

KFC US CEO on building a better bucket of chicken + Chowly CEO on streamlining third-party delivery

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

This week we go inside that heavenly scented bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken as we pull back the curtain on the 89-year-old KFC brand with the help of KFC…

Bubbakoo's Burritos racing into Louisville

June 14, 2019

With nearly 30 locations open in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery serving Mexican food fused with American flavor…

City Barbecue hires CFO, CMO

June 14, 2019

Ohio-based City Barbeque has hired Diane Reed and Judy Kadylak as CFO and CMO, respectively. Reed succeeds former CFO Jim O'Connor, while Kadylak is the…

Incre-MENTAL: The heated debate over third-party delivery

Operators are asking themselves, "Does the delivery sale add or simply replace dining room visits?"

Amazon's 13th Go store to offer self-serve Starbucks

June 13, 2019

Amazon's latest Go store, which marks the retailer's 13th Go location and opened Tuesday in Manhattan, will feature a self-serve Starbucks coffee bar.

Givex Customer Websuite: Your Customer Touchpoints in the Palm of Their Hands

Mo Chaar, chief commercial officer of Givex, demonstrates its Customer Websuite, a branded Progressive Web App (PWA).

Former Starbucks CEO taking (coffee) break from politics?

June 13, 2019

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's presidential plans are on hold  — at least for now — according to the Huffington Post, which reported that he told his…

Chicken Salad Chick enters 15th state

June 13, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to its 15th state next week with its first Illinois restaurant opening in Edwardsville. This is the brand's third location in…

Restaurant index: Traffic dips in April, same-store sales post a gain

June 12, 2019

U.S. restaurant traffic declined in April despite restaurant operators reporting a modest net increase in same-store sales, according to the National…

Time is running out to nominate your brand for the 'Perfect Pitch'

June 12, 2019

The deadline is June 14.

Tork introduces digital custom print dinner napkins

Suzanne Cohen, foodservice marketing director of Tork, an Essity brand, introduces its digital custom print dinner napkins.

Digital ordering is bigger business than delivery

June 12, 2019

Delivery seems to be the darling of the industry these days, but digital ordering is even more important, according to The NPD Group. It found that delivery …

Chipotle sees 10% sales lift after digitizing customer experience

June 12, 2019

Chipotle has seen quite a sales lift since digitizing its customer experience. The chain, which recently tapped Sparkfly to help it launch a loyalty…

Co-branded Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Huntington Beach

June 12, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, opened a co-branded location Tuesday in Huntington Beach, California, according to a…

Salata reveals rebrand

Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen has launched a rebrand designed to highlight its food and celebrate the individuality of its guests.

Hot Dog on a Stick opens in China

June 11, 2019

Hot Dog on a Stick is opening its first location in China through a master franchise agreement with Eugene Restaurant Management, which plans to open 2…

Sweetgreen boosting delivery with acquisition of Galley Foods

June 11, 2019

Sweetgreen has acquired Galley Foods, a Washington, D.C.-based meal service delivering ready-to-eat fresh meals, for an undisclosed amount of cash and stock…

How Schlotzsky's, Auntie Anne's, Krystal, Huey Magoo's bring technology to the table

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The final panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville made it clear that chains need to tackle the challenges of online ordering…

Take a sip: 10 fast casuals upgrade summer beverage offerings

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators can provide value to guests with limited-time offers and specialty beverages.