Pei Wei sold to owner of several QSR chains

June 5, 2019

PWD Acquisition Llc. has acquired the parent company of Pei Wei Asian Diner Llc. from affiliates of Centerbridge Partners for an undisclosed sum, according to…

Qdoba opening HQ in San Diego

June 5, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening its headquarters in San Diego. Named "Qdoba Flavor Central," the headquarters will serve as a hub for the culinary team to create…

Barberitos franchisee opening Newk's locations in Georgia

June 5, 2019

Newk's Eatery is partnering with restaurateur David Weeks to enhance its presence in Northeast Georgia, bringing its state count to 17 restaurants over the…

OpenTable, Upserve partner to connect the diner data dots

June 5, 2019

Online restaurant reservation provider, OpenTable, has connected with restaurant management platform, Upserve, in what a news release said is an…

Paris Baguette announces NYC expansion

June 4, 2019

Paris Baguette, based in South Korea, is opening six units by year's end across New York City, taking it one step closer to meeting its 2019 goal of increasing…

Why Shake Shack's supply chain is stronger than ever

Editor's note: Beating the Supply Chain Blues is an ongoing series that features information about specific brands' supply chains. If your restaurant brand is…

AI-powered dietary tool aims to amp up restaurant margin and satisfy customers

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

Diners increasingly want control over how they eat, just as restaurant owners increasingly want more control over their margins and customer experience…

Kisses from Italy opening in Europe

June 4, 2019

Miami-based Kisses from Italy is opening a corporate-owned location near the port city of Bari on the Adriatic Sea. President and CEO Michele Di Turi said the…

Chicken Salad Chick opening first Ohio location

June 4, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is entering the Ohio market next week when it opens in Westerville. The Columbus-area restaurant kicks off a string of expansion in the…

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…