4 restaurant trends staying beyond 2024

by Julie Gregg — Director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence, Toast

After polling nearly 1,000 restaurant operators, Julie Gregg, director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence at Toast, reveals four strategies that…

Sweetgreen hires Rossann Williams as COO

February 6, 2024

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has appointed former Starbucks executive Rossann Williams as COO to oversee Operations, Real Estate, Development and Supply Chain.

Bobby’s Burgers debuting flagship in Charlotte

February 5, 2024

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay is opening a flagship restaurant located in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, a two-building office complex owned by Crestlight…

Mod Pizza releases red velvet dessert cake

February 5, 2024

Mod Pizza has introduced a red velvet version of its popular dessert cake. The Red Velvet No Name Cake is a red velvet cake with a cream cheese filling and…

Wings Etc testing new flavor in Missouri

February 5, 2024

Indiana-based Wings Etc. is testing a Habanero Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich in three of its Southeast Missouri restaurants in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and…

Rock N Roll Sushi amps up Colorado expansion plans

February 5, 2024

Rock N Roll Sushi has partnered with CEO and Owner of KMG, Kyle Gerstner, to expand and develop multiple locations in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.

Pepper Lunch names industry vet COO

February 2, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey to serve as COO. Previously, he had been…

District Taco eyeing Charlotte

February 2, 2024

Arlington, Virginia-based District Taco is expanding into the Charlotte market, marking its entry into the North Carolina region.

Einstein Bros launching 'unlimited coffee' for loyalty members

February 2, 2024

Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving guests a budget boost with its Unlimited Free Coffee program for Shmear Society Rewards members. Over a $3 value per visit…

How to Choose Between SteadyLAN & TetherLAN for Your POS Printer

Discover the best connectivity solution for your POS printer! Compare Star’s SteadyLAN and TetherLAN solutions to enhance your business operations.

Starbucks boosts Q1 2024 results, but misses expectations

January 31, 2024

Starbucks boosted its sales and earnings for Q1 2024 but cut its full year guidance after missing its sales and earnings projections. Highlights from an…

Shake Shack, Chick N Max, Salad Collective to talk modern delivery at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas…

Why AI is 2024's top restaurant tech trend

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

14 fast casual restaurant execs reveal how they are testing artificial intelligence or robotics.

Roots Chicken providing ownership opportunities for marginalized community members

January 31, 2024

Texas-based Roots Chicken Shak is launching a franchise model designed with a low footprint to eliminate food waste and a streamlined menu centered around chef…

Savory invests in smoothie chain

January 31, 2024

Utah-based Savory, which funds Swig, Mo' Bettahs, Via 313, Saigon Hustle and Hash Kitchen, has partnered with the Virginia-based smoothie brand, South Block…

Las Vegas-based fast casual gearing up for growth

January 30, 2024

Rachel's Kitchen a Las Vegas-based fast casual is leaning into franchising to expand its footprint. The 17-year-old concept with eight locations open…

Blaze Pizza brings on CMO

January 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has welcomed Christian Kuhn as its CMO. Kuhn will support Blaze Pizza's continued growth with enhancements to its menu, ease of ordering and…

6 Freddy's franchisees reinvesting in brand

January 30, 2024

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed several multi-unit development agreements to add 30 locations to New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Arkansas…

Swig hires CFO to lead growth

January 30, 2024

In preparation for 2024 expansion plans, Swig has named Bill Ayers as CFO. Ayers joins Swig with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and…

Teriyaki Madness heading west with Chicago opening

January 29, 2024

Denver-based Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop with over 140 locations, is adding Chicago to its list of cities. Franchisee Saif Khan, who moved…