Study: 1 in 4 consumers who gets a restaurant result in voice search visit that restaurant

August 15, 2018

The use of voice-enabled search functions will grow by nearly 120 percent in the next year and is already transforming the way consumers find and engage with…

Canada's iQ to open flagship location

August 15, 2018

iQ, a Canadian fast casual restaurant brand, is expanding beyond Toronto's downtown core this month with the launch of a flagship location at Yorkdale Shopping…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit cues the delivery

August 15, 2018

Barbecue lovers across the nation now have the option of placing orders to Dickey's Barbecue pit from their homes or offices with the chain's recent launch of…

Starbucks releases plant-based cold brew options

August 15, 2018

Starbucks customers looking for a new way to refuel can find plant-based Starbucks protein blended cold brew drinks on menus nationwide. Flavor choices include…

Can Chapter 11 help save Noon Mediterranean?

August 15, 2018

Two name changes in as many years and a rebranding wasn’t enough to save Noon Mediterranean Grill. The chain, which opened in 2011, as Vertskebap and changed…

BurgerFi introduces drive-thru; delivery technology to come

Charlie Guzzetta from BurgerFi talks about the success of the brand since opening its first location in 2011, and the technology that will drive the brand…

Untamed Sandwiches unleashes delivery-only taco concept

Untamed Sandwich's founders have launched Untamed Taqueria, a delivery-based taco brand in New York City.

University of California launches culinary arts program

August 15, 2018

Today, a culinary career can be a ticket to fame for the right personalities and that's, in part, why an increasing number of well-regarded schools are…

NFL clubs invest in Appetize

August 14, 2018

Appetize, a modern point-of-sale operating software company, has raised more than $50 million with the latest equity funding coming from 32 Equity, the entity…

Olympian opens Firehouse Subs in Alaska

August 14, 2018

Firehouse Subs has opened its first Alaska location in Fairbanks at 950 Old Steese Hwy., under the ownership of Greg and Catharine Persinger, according to a…

BurgerFi targets DC area for expansion

August 14, 2018

BurgerFi is opening in the D.C. area, according to a press release.

Shake Shack to open in Alabama

August 14, 2018

Shake Shack, known for its burgers and frozen custards, is set to open its first Alabama location Aug. 22  in Birmingham, according to Birmingham Business…

Wayback Burgers sees growth in Q2

August 14, 2018

Wayback Burgers has reported a solid Q2 filled with expansion and growth in pre-established markets. During the quarter, the chain, which now has more than 16…

SAJJ opens 7th brick-and-mortar location

August 14, 2018

SAJJ Mediterranean, a Bay Area-based concept with food trucks known for Middle Eastern cuisine, will celebrate the grand opening of its seventh…

The Gyro Shack brings 'Opa!' to Nampa

August 14, 2018

The Gyro Shack will open a Nampa, Idaho, location late this summer on Caldwell Boulevard, bringing a little bit of Greek to the Boise suburbs, a news release…

How Mooyah, Texas Roadhouse, Jersey Mike's create thriving company cultures

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Building a better company culture takes better hiring, training and culture building.

Tunity Audio extends its reach

August 14, 2018

Tunity, a technology that allows users to hear live audio from muted televisions directly on their mobile device, is debuting Tunity SDK for Audio, according…

Infographic: Off-premise sales to increase 5.6 percent by 2019

August 14, 2018

EzCater took a look at what's booming in the restaurant industry and found that sales from off-premise orders will grow 5.6 percent by 2019.

What fast casual leaders should know about the blockchain

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Bradley Cooper, editor of Blockchain Tech News, gives restaurant leaders the lowdown on how to make the blockchain work for them.

Shake Shack moves forward with self-service, cashless kiosks despite previous consumer pushback

August 13, 2018

Shake Shack is moving forward with testing of self-serve, cashless kiosks in combination with cashiers, and is exploring a mobile ordering app, according to…