B.GOOD pulls former Dunkin' Brands exec into CEO spot

June 6, 2018

An eight-year Dunkin' Brands leader is stepping into the top leadership spot at B.GOOD, according to a press release from the the company. New CEO Chris Fuqua…

Top missteps to avoid on the way to franchising success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

From operational strategy errors to overlooking the customer experience, there are plenty of things to trip a new franchisor up on the way to successful…

The man that made Starbucks an industry superpower steps down

Starbucks Corporation Executive Chairman and — until last year, CEO — of four decades, Howard Schultz, is stepping down, but leaving a huge trail of successes…

Emerging restaurants to pitch franchise experts in contest

Leaders of three up-and-coming brands will try to convince judges and attendees of the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in London that their…

[LIVE WEBINAR] Combating rising operating costs in a tight labor market

Make a note to join us June 19 for an hour of free expert guidance on taking some of the sting out of your labor costs, even as the hiring environment demands…

Juice Shop Kitchen & Juicery starts franchising

June 5, 2018

Manhattan-based Juice Shop Kitchen & Juicery has begun franchising in major markets across the country through a partnership with Fransmart, according to a…

Paytronix introduces new strategists

June 5, 2018

Paytronix Systems Inc. welcomed three strategists to its team, all with solid restaurant leadership backgrounds. Allen Cerasani,  Leslie Wilson-Lopez and Jesse…

Cauldron Ice Cream to open first San Diego location

June 5, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream is opening its first San Diego shop Saturday, at 4646 Convoy Street, according to a company press release.

3 ways real-time feedback serves your restaurant

Rather than putting your effort into survey methods that customers likely won't notice, utilize new technology to increase response volume and feedback value.

Emerging foodservice automation calls for new sanitation standards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As new types of equipment are introduced into the foodservice environment, new sanitation standards will be needed to protect consumers and the foodservice…

Captain D's to open in Overland, Missouri

June 4, 2018

Captain D's is in opening a store in Overland, Missouri, the brand's sixteenth location in the Show-Me State, according to a company press release. 

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express to open locations in Indonesia

June 4, 2018

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, has signed an international development agreement with pre-existing partner, PT Global Food…

Blaze, Pizzeria Mozza take part in annual campaign to fight AIDS

June 4, 2018

Several pizza brands are among those taking part in this fifth year of the AIDS Eat (Red) Save Lives campaign, using culinary products and experiences to…

Lessons from #MeToo: Top tips to avoid harassment in the fast casual workplace

An employment lawyer offers five steps for preventing and handling sexual harassment situations in the workplace.

BurgerMonger makes Kim Jung Un an offer

June 1, 2018

CIA reports indicate that North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un wants to open a Western-style burger restaurant in his isolated nation so the brand, BurgerMonger, is…

Chipotle is first Fortnite House

June 1, 2018

Chipotle is partnering with eSports organization TeamSoloMid (TSM) to become the first TSM Fortnite House. This partnership will feature multiple integrations…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. to open in Conroe

June 1, 2018

Main Squeeze Juice Co. is to open a location this fall in Conroe, Texas, according to a company press release. Franchisees Adrien and Megan Benoit will own and…

NRA providing free webinars on sexual harassment prevention

May 31, 2018

The National Restaurant Association will add webinars about preventing sexual harassment to the ServSafe Workplace program. The webinars will be free during…

Captain D's to open 72nd Tennessee unit

May 31, 2018

Captain D's is opening its 72nd Tennessee unit in White House on June 11 with two first-time franchisees, Harry Patel and Neil Meraiya, according to a company…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh making airport debut

May 31, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, one of Fast Casual's top 100 of 2018, is teaming up with Delaware North to open in Denver International Airport later this year…