Study on independent brands: Only the strong survive, but they also thrive

July 11, 2017

Staying independent is a pretty rough game for U.S. restaurateurs. Still, survival is not only possible but also relatively profitable for solid concepts with…

Jersey Mike's prepping 4th Long Island location

July 11, 2017

Jersey Mike's is opening its fourth location on Long Island this week, this time in Hauppauge, according to a Newsday report.

Panera stockholders confirm sale in special meeting

July 11, 2017

Panera stockholders sealed the deal regarding its acquisition by JAB Holdings in a special meeting today, according to a press release.

B.good's co-founder: 'How to be a farm-to-table concept while growing nationwide'

Tony Rosenfeld, co-founder of the b.good, describes how the brand's commitment to local sourcing hasn't stopped its growth.

Smashburger serves up triple-double burger

July 11, 2017

Smashburger will debut The Triple Double Burger on July 11 in all U.S. locations. The burger includes two beef patties, two pieces of American cheese, one…

Uberrito adds experienced multi-unit franchisees

July 11, 2017

Father and son team Rick and Ryan Howard are Uberrito's newest multi-unit franchisees, according to a press release. The duo has committed to three Arizona…

Portillo opens 50th restaurant

July 11, 2017

Portillo has reached its 50-unit mark with its first Minnesota location, according to a press release.

Shake Shack debuts Android ordering app

July 10, 2017

Shake Shack, digital ordering provider Olo and mobile product agency Fuzz have collaborated to create Shake Shack's Android mobile ordering app, according to a…

Freshii expands its Walgreen's locations to Big Apple

July 10, 2017

Freshii has continued its partnership with Walgreens, opening a unit inside Walgreen's New York City location in Union Square, according to a press release.

The gray-collar war: 5 ways for restaurants to remain competitive

By Gretchen Van Vlymen, head of HR, StratEx

Starbucks to expand Georgia plant, support military

July 10, 2017

Starbucks shelled out $120 million to double the size of its Augusta Soluble Plant in Georgia, creating nearly 100 new jobs and adding 140,000 square feet to…

The Big Salad 'Seal[s] The Deal' with high school students

July 10, 2017

CEO John Bornoty founded The Big Salad in Grosse Pointe, Michigan in 2008 and today is helping other young entrepreneurs find their footing in a competitive…

Back Yard Burgers acquired by private equity firm

July 10, 2017

Back Yard Burgers has a new boss. Axum Capital Partners, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based private equity firm, has acquired a controlling interest in the…

Which Wich CEO: 'Old is gold'

Which Wich CEO Jeff Sinelli believes in technology but not at the expense of human interaction.

Caliburger founder to discuss how $3.1M investment will fuel robotics in the kitchen

The substantial investment is the combined effort of Acacia Research Corporation, Match Robotics VC, and a number of undisclosed strategic investors.

Finding the sweet spot: What pricing strategy to use for distribution channels

With the ever-increasing popularity of eating outside the restaurant via delivery or takeout tied to technology that makes adjusting menu prices simple…

The Halal Guys adds 1st Austin unit

July 6, 2017

The Halal Guys is opening its first Austin location next Saturday, July 15 with a food raffle, DJ and free food for the first hundred guests, a news release…

Saudi Arabia-born burger brand takes design cues from US fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Burger Eight, which opened last year in the capital of Saudi Arabia, has incorporated design strategies used by American brands, but has kept its local flavor.

Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.

Red Mango Yogurt Café 'vegan-izes' froyo into 'fro-no'

July 5, 2017

Red Mango is likely being praised widely by non-animal-product-using vegans today, now that it's released its dairy-free "fro-no." The all-natural creamy…