3 industry experts give advice on attracting Gen Z customers, helping the community, getting off the struggle bus

From capturing the hearts of an elusive Gen Z to connecting with your community and reaping financial visibility's rewards, this year's Three:15 session at the…

Big NY expansion ahead for Dickey's Barbecue Pit

November 1, 2018

New franchisee Jerry Stephan plans to open 21 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in New York, with the first opening on Long Island in the spring of 2019.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opening another Southern Cal location

November 1, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is continuing its Southern California growth with a new location in Mission Hills.

Pret a Manger agrees to settle worker lawsuit for nearly $1M

October 31, 2018

Pret A Manger will pay nearly $1 million to settle wage claims with New York employees, according to The Times UK.

Corlex Capital launches, invests in casual Ivan Ramen brand

October 31, 2018

Corlex Capital, LLC has launched as an independent financial sponsor focused on control and minority equity investments in the lower middle market for the…

Curry Up Now expanding California footprint

October 31, 2018

Curry Up Now has made its expansion into Southern California official with the solidification of its first site in Orange County. The store, according to a…

7 social media platforms you must master to increase traffic

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

An SEO content specialist for the foodservice industry offers a primer on using social media, a must-have in today's foodservice business.

Rush Bowls making international debut in Canada

October 31, 2018

Denver-based Rush Bowls has announced that its first international location is opening next year in Edmonton, Canada, via an agreement with franchisee Matthew…

Piccadilly expanding to-go locations to Louisiana

October 31, 2018

Piccadilly Restaurants is opening Louisiana's first Piccadilly To Go location Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge.  The 1,320-square-foot location, at 216 Lee Dr., offers…

Pie Five plants Kansas store No. 9 in Garden City

October 31, 2018

Pie Five has opened a Garden City, Kansas location on Fleming Street, making its debut Monday as the first restaurant with the brand's Goldilocks Project…

Shake Shack tests new web ordering in 10 US markets

October 30, 2018

Shake Shack is testing new web ordering functionality that will let customers bypass lines in 10 markets across the U.S., according to a company spokesperson. 

How brands can avoid cannibalization in driving growth

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

How to drive growth is top of mind for brands but in the quest to grow brands can often ignite a cannibalism strategy, something no partner or franchisor…

BGood enters Chicagoland with trio of openings

October 30, 2018

B.Good is opening three stores in the Chicago metropolitan area, marking its initial foray into the Midwest. The farm-to-table restaurant opened its doors Oct.

Captain D's opens Tennessee location with new franchise partner

October 30, 2018

Captain D's announced the opening of its latest franchised location in Jackson, Tennessee, marking the brand's 72nd location in the state.

Swig n' Sweets reveals redesign

October 30, 2018

Swig n' Sweets, a soda and snack bar chain headquartered in American Fork, Utah, is rebranding its 17 locations in Utah and Arizona. The Lehi location, the…

Dunn Brothers Coffee taps Qu for POS platform

October 30, 2018

Dunn Brothers Coffee is partnering with  Qu  on a new POS platform that will be rolled out to the brand's 80 locations across eight states. The Qu platform…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 100th unit

October 30, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick will open its hundredth restaurant on Nov. 8 and the unit marks the brand's first in Kentucky The restaurant, located at 245 East Bannon…

Blaze opens stores in Alabama, New Jersey

October 30, 2018

Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Manalapan, New Jersey are the latest cities to see Blaze Pizza take up residence. On Halloween this Wednesday, the brand will open a…

Welbilt names new CEO

October 29, 2018

Restaurant equipment provider, Welbilt, Inc., has named William C. Johnson as president and CEO effective Nov. 9, according to a news release. 

Sweetgreen may soon be a $1B salad chain

October 29, 2018

The newest funding effort for salad chain Sweetgreen could put the fast casual's valuation at $1 billion, according to a CNBC report.