Retail decision-makers share their experiences introducing kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the customer benefits that kiosks and digital signage can deliver for retailers, the challenges that oftentimes accompany these deployments are an…

Chipotle CEO hopes to 'drive profits' by closing underperforming units, implementing 5-point strategy

June 27, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol told investors Wednesday that his growth-driven turnaround strategy includes closing up to 65 underperforming…

Potbelly looks to enhance customer experience

June 27, 2018

Potbelly has tapped Kansas City-based Service Management Group to help it enhance its customer experience. The restaurant chain, headquartered in Chicago…

Smoothie King signs expansion deal

June 27, 2018

Smoothie King, a smoothie company with nearly 1,000 locations worldwide, has signed a 60-unit franchisee deal with Franchisee John Clancy to introduce the…

Afters Ice Cream to open 22nd location

June 27, 2018

Afters Ice Cream, based in California, will open its 22nd location Saturday located at 862 E. Alosta Ave., in Azusa, according to a company press release. 

Wingstop opens first franchise in Panama

June 27, 2018

Wingstop has opened its first franchise location in Panama City, Panama, according to a company press release. This marks the ninth international unit for the…

Newk's Eatery announces Florida expansion

June 27, 2018

Newk's Eatery is expanding with a 10-restaurant deal in Southeast Florida within the next five years, according to a company press release. 

Fowl Play celebrates opening week-long festivities

June 27, 2018

Fowl Play, a California-based fast casual chicken concept, is celebrating the opening of its location at 3850 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California, with a…

Teriyaki Madness launches mobile app

June 26, 2018

Teriyaki Madness, based out of Denver, has released a mobile app, available for download nationwide on iTunes or Google Play, according to a company press…

Rascal House adds to executive team

June 26, 2018

Cleveland-based Rascal House has added Michael Tusberg as director of operations. He will improve and support Rascal House's growth plans by streamlining…

Hummus & Pita Co expands into Michigan

June 26, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a fast casual Mediterranean concept, is opening a location this October in the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets food court in Auburn…

Zoup to open first Maryland location

June 26, 2018

Zoup will open a Maryland location this fall at 5597 Spectrum Drive., in Frederick, according to a company press release. 

Go Go Curry signs first franchise deal

June 26, 2018

Go Go Curry signed its first franchising development deal with Daxin LLC to bring Japanese comfort food to Houston, according to company press release. The…

Jon Smith Subs advances into Australia

June 26, 2018

Florida-based Jon Smith Subs announced its international expansion into Australia, according to a company press release. 

Mod Pizza introduces Impact Pizza

June 26, 2018

Mod Pizza is introducing its first "Impact Pizza" as the brand partners with The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit company that exists to protect emotional health…

​​​​​​​Don't forget drinks: How to capture beverage sales in delivery

Online food delivery is expected to account for 30 percent of total restaurant industry growth through 2022

Cowboy Chicken opens first California location

June 25, 2018

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken opened its first California location Monday, according to a company press release. Founded in 1981, Cowboy Chicken is a fast casual…

Original ChopShop partners with senior credit facility for expansion

June 25, 2018

Original Chop Shop now has a senior credit facility from BBVA Compass to support ongoing expansion of new restaurants, according to a company press release. 

UK-based Leon launches in US

June 25, 2018

Leon, a UK-based fast food brand, is launching its first U.S. location in Washington, D.C. late this summer, according to a company press release. 

How restaurants can attract diners by preparing for voice search, the intelligent future

Lee Zucker, head of Industry for food service at Yext, gives insight to the future of fast casual restaurants with the evolution of smart devices and voice…