50th Tokyo Joe's unit coming to Colorado

September 18, 2018

Tokyo Joe's is opening its 50th restaurant, according to a company press release. The milestone location is in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, at 3753 Wadsworth…

Zoup opening 2nd Pittsburgh location

September 18, 2018

Zoup is opening a second Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, location this fall at the Robinson Town Centre shopping complex, 514 Park Manor Blvd., according to a…

Pokeworks inks first international agreement

September 18, 2018

Pokeworks is making its international debut in Mexico thanks to a master franchise agreement with Operadora Rau of Credian, a global financial institution…

Florida restaurant non-profit provides free industry course on human trafficking

September 18, 2018

Representatives from the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association announced the launch of an online training course on human trafficking specifically…

Blaze opens in Florida, Oklahoma, Illinois

September 18, 2018

Blaze PIzza announced three more openings this week in Florida, Oklahoma and Illinois. The Viera, Florida, location opening today on Citadel Way will have its…

Squisito back on the Eastern Shore

September 18, 2018

Squisito Pizza & Pasta has opened its fourth franchised location, this one in Queenstown, Maryland, under the leadership of franchisee, Martin Hernandez, a…

Garbanzo invests in digital upgrades

September 17, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has gone live with several Paytronix-branded apps, including native online ordering, a self-service content management system and…

Russo's Dubai store No. 7 opening next month

September 17, 2018

Russo's New York Pizzeria will open its seventh location in Dubai this October with an open-kitchen design and pizza chef station. A news release said the…

Daphne's Mediterranean fast casual under new management

September 14, 2018

Daphne's, a Mediterranean food chain with over 23 locations, is under new management with an updated menu, look and retail line, according to a company press…

Chipotle goes big with guac

September 14, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now offering the option to purchase a large-sized guacamole as a side, according to a press release.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop rewards Perks Members with BOGO

September 14, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is rewarding its Perks Members with a limited-time offer, according to a press release. On Sept. 18 and 19, members who buy one…

Seoul Taco expands into Chicago's Hyde Park

September 14, 2018

Seoul Taco is opening this winter in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, according to a press release.

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill sets sights on east coast expansion

September 14, 2018

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill has set its sights on further expansion along the east coast, according to a press release. Company plans call for opening as many…

Why most restaurant tech sucks

by Bill Jones — CEO, Orderly

Orderly CEO Bill Jones discusses why technology is hard to adapt within the restaurant industry and the best way to work with technology.

Modern Market adds breakfast menu

September 14, 2018

Modern Market has added to its breakfast lineup, including egg sandwiches, burritos, avocado toasts, oatmeals and egg bowls nationwide, according to a press…

Starbucks commits to 10,000 'Greener Stores'

September 14, 2018

Starbucks Coffee Company said today that it is committed to building 10,000 "Greener Stores" globally by 2025. The chain is first creating a framework around…

Ordermark will use cash influx to expand online ordering capabilities

September 14, 2018

Ordermark, a provider of online ordering management solutions for restaurants, announced the close of its $9.5 million Series A funding round, according to a…

FAT Brands CEO discusses third-party delivery

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn talks with Cherryh Cansler of Fast Casual about his push for delivery in his keynote speech at the Restaurant Franchising …

How foodservice industry can collaborate to improve food traceability

The foodservice industry needs to improve trading partner collaboration so food contamination can be pinpointed and the impact can be minimized. There are…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches franchise plan for Florida

September 13, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has announced its franchise development plans for the Orlando and Tampa areas and is currently seeking qualified entrepreneurs to open…