Torchy's Tacos hires CFO, COO

May 31, 2018

Torchy's Tacos has hired Ryan Moore as as its CFO and Joel Ross as its COO, according to a company press release.    "I am excited that both Ryan and Joel…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. entering Baton Rouge

May 31, 2018

Main Squeeze Juice Co. is opening a unit in August in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Franchisees Will Nordstrom and Chris Firmin will own and operate the unit…

Fork & Salad to open second location in Maui

May 31, 2018

Fork & Salad, a

Chop Stop starts franchising program

May 31, 2018

Chop Stop, a fast casual salad chain, is targeting Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Utah with its franchising program, according to a company press…

Changes to tipping laws could lead to big fines for violating brands

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A national labor lawyer is calling restaurant operators' attention to recently passed tipping legislation that may make them liable for big fines if they allow…

Blaze opening in Canada, California

May 31, 2018

Blaze is opening two locations this week — one in Surrey, British Columbia, in Canada and another on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria, California, a news release…

Self-order kiosks dominate NRA Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers…

By Chloe founder opening Middle Eastern-inspired fast casual in NYC

May 30, 2018

Dez, a Middle Eastern-inspired fast casual, is opening Thursday in New York City, according to New York Eater. As a collaboration of By Chloe founder Samantha…

The Lost Cajun appoints COO, CDO

May 30, 2018

The Lost Cajun, based in Louisiana,  has appointed two executives, with nearly 60 years of combined experience, to help grow the brand. Richard Berns is now…

Cowboy Chicken to open in Wichita

May 30, 2018

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken will open its first restaurant in Wichita, Kansas, in late June at 3130 N. Rock Rd., according to a company press release. 

Pizza Inn opens non-traditional kiosk location

May 30, 2018

Pizza Inn's express brand, P.I.E. (PIE for short), has opened in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The concept that was introduced late last…

Pita Pit fine tunes menu

May 30, 2018

Pita Pit is fine-tuning its menu to increase speed of service and simplify its ordering process, according to a company press release. Pita Pit added menu…

What millennials want from restaurants

Cayan found that millennials are eating out more and are looking for secure payment methods that are easily accessible and reliable.

Zoes Kitchen to slow growth after reporting underwhelming Q1

May 30, 2018

Zoes Kitchen Inc. reported that during the 16 weeks ended April 16, 2018, revenues increased 12.7 percent to $102.1 million but that comparable restaurant…

Coca-Cola exec shares how to connect with customers of all ages

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Gwen Brannon, Coca-Cola's director of guest insights & analytics, shares how the brand digitally engages with Baby Boomers, Generation X, millennials and…

Jamba Juice gears up for continued San Antonio expansion

May 29, 2018

With four stores operating in San Antonio, Jamba Juice is looking to open as many as 10 more San Antonio locations in the next five years following the…

JAB acquires Pret a Manger

May 29, 2018

JAB, the global investment firm that purchased Panera Bread in 2017, is adding the UK's Pret A Manger to its portfolio. Pret, which has a strong presence in…

Vegas Capriotti's changes logo for Stanley Cup final

May 29, 2018

Vegas-based sandwich shop Capriotti's has changed its name to Knightriotti's and altered its logo with no capital letters to support the Vegas Golden Knights…

Tiki Taco brings Hawaiian islands to DC

May 29, 2018

Chef Ryan Fichter has opened the first Tiki Tacos at 2010 P St., N.W. in Washington. Tiki Tacos' menu is inspired by his years of island culinary experience…

Tony Packo's launches rebrand

May 29, 2018

Tony Packo's, the iconic restaurant chain known for its link to the TV show M*A*S*H, has reinvented itself since its fallout in 2011, due to a family conflict…