Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

Ike's making waves in Hawaii

March 31, 2025

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened a beachfront location in Kona, Hawaii.

Delaware investment firm acquiring Nature’s Table

March 31, 2025

Fast Fresh Brands, owned by the Delaware investment firm, DIA Equity Partners, has acquired Orlando-based Nature's Table, which has locations in Georgia and…

3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency

March 31, 2025

Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.

Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…

How to build a thriving restaurant culture that inspires, engages

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Jim Knight, founder and CEO of Knight Speaker and bestselling author on the topics of company culture, customer service, rock star leadership and employee…

Big Chicken accelerating digital growth with Figure 8

March 31, 2025

Big Chicken, founded by Shaquille O'Neal, is taking its full-court press to the digital space through a partnership with Figure 8, a digital transformation…

Chipotle rewards members playing digital game to win freebies

March 31, 2025

Chipotle has launched its digital game, Burrito Vault, to give 157,500 Buy-One-Get-One free entree codes and offer fans the chance to win free burritos for a…

How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.

Thanx integrates with Square

March 28, 2025

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has integrated with Square, which has an ecosystem of commerce solutions. With this launch, Thanx now supports…

Paris Baguette giving rewards members chance to see Jonas Brothers in concert

March 28, 2025

Paris Baguette and Jonas Con, a one-day fan event in celebration of the Jonas Brothers' 20th anniversary, are partnering to host a VIP concert experience…

Quiznos' parent company hires former Church's SVP as CEO

March 28, 2025

Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco del Mar, has hired Neel Patel, former SVP of strategy and growth at Church's Texas Chicken, as CEO.

The Gyro Project opening 1st Manhattan location

March 28, 2025

The Gyro Project, which serves Greek street food with a contemporary twist, is opening its first Manhattan restaurant next month on the Upper West Side at the…

Tiki Taco CEO discusses tech-fueled growth plans

CEO Eric Knott shares how his Kansas City-based concept blends technology, creative Mexican-inspired cuisine and strategic growth.

Jamba launches 'Hello Sunshine' prototype to enhance customer experience, franchise growth

March 26, 2025

GoTo Foods brand Jamba has unveiled its "Hello Sunshine" prototype, featuring a redesigned store layout and enhanced customer experience, according to a press…

How fast casuals can profit from 'Sober-Curious Movement'

by Abby McLean — PR Associate, All Points PR

Sip Fresh founder Sharon Arthofer reveals that creating alcohol-free beverages featuring fresh, bold flavors isn't enough to attract sober customers. It's also…

Philly’s Best launches rewards program

March 26, 2025

Southern California-based Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has rolled out a loyalty program, Real Philly Rewards, designed in partnership with Toast.

Is your leadership built for scalability?

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Your team is a reflection of its leader.

James Walker takes helm at Lunchbox, promises clarity for restaurant operators

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Lunchbox CEO and former restaurant leader James Walker wants to help brands cut through the tech noise to help them scale.

Cilantro Taco Grill opening 110 units in 4 states

March 25, 2025

Cilantro Taco Grill is set to open outside Chicagoland for the first time in April 2025, following its first franchise opening in November.