National Restaurant Association offering health insurance to small restaurant businesses

April 3, 2018

The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare have partnered to create a way for small restaurant businesses to offer health insurance to their…

'Millions' or 'thousands' affected by Panera security flaw?

April 2, 2018

Panera Bread might have accidentally leaked millions of customer records, according to a story published Monday by Brian Krebs, a former reporter for The…

Chicken Salad Chick thrives in Q1

April 2, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick, during the first quarter of 2018, signed six franchise agreements to develop a dozen restaurants in new and existing markets, including…

Former McAlister's president takes CEO spot at Krystal

April 2, 2018

Former McAlister's Deli President Paul M. Macaluso is taking the reins as Krystal's CEO, a news release said. The 25-year industry veteran has held leadership…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hits Q1 growth spurt

April 2, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2018, opening 17 restaurants, according to a company press…

Pincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion

April 2, 2018

Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…

What the fast casual industry can learn from hospitality's $2.5 billion brawl

Will history repeat itself in the restaurant industry? Not if brands take control now.

Fatburger opening in Singapore

March 30, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has signed a deal with Deelish Brands Pte Ltd. to develop co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…

Captain D's signs 4-unit Texas deal

March 29, 2018

Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements for four stores in Texas, a news release said.

FoodLogiQ secures $19.5M in financing

March 29, 2018

FoodLogiQ, an SaaS provider of solutions for food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, has raised $19.5 million in financing to accelerate its…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe secures up to $20M to help fuel franchise growth

March 29, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is working with ApplePie Capital to offer new and existing franchisees access to up to $20 million in debt capital to drive continued…

Rush Bowls opening world headquarters in Gunbarrel, Colorado

March 29, 2018

Rush Bowls, a fast casual concept that serves meals in bowls crafted from fruits and vegetables, granola and honey and blended with protein, vitamins and other…

Don't add delivery until you ask these 5 questions

While delivery is becoming a must-have for restaurants, there are five things operators should ask themselves before rolling out a new delivery program.

Squisito Pizza & Pasta opens 6th Maryland unit

March 28, 2018

Squisito Pizza & Pasta has opened another Maryland location, this one in Ellicott City as a corporate store owned and operated by Michele and Gennaro…

The Pie Hole names CEO

March 28, 2018

The Pie Hole, a  Los Angeles-based pie and coffee shop, has brought on restaurant industry veteran Edie Ames as its CEO. Ames joins The Pie Hole's team of…

FAT Brands CEO: 'We are poised for growth'

March 28, 2018

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, and Buffalo's Express, said Tuesday that despite reporting a net loss of $613,000, or $0.07 per share in 2017, it…

Lemonade unveils cold-pressed lemonade-infused drinks

March 28, 2018

Lemonade Restaurant Group has created cold-pressed lemonade-infused drinks. Available at all locations across California, options include Skinny Lemonade T's…

Rapid Fired April LTO a trifecta of American flavor favs

March 27, 2018

Rapid Fired Pizza has managed to unite the three American food obsessions of bacon, macaroni and cheese and pizza into one concoction for its April LTO. The…

Corner Bakery taps SpenDifference to help manage supply chain

March 27, 2018

Corner Bakery Cafe has partnered with SpenDifference to help manage its supply chain, according to a company press release.  The SpenDifference model allows…

Jersey Mike's adds to franchise sales team

March 27, 2018

Jersey Mike's Subs has added two members to its franchise sales team — Stephen Sweetman as senior director of franchise sales and Corby Cronin as director of…