Tropical Smoothie taps SNL's Chloe Fineman in ad campaign

January 11, 2024

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe is debuting Tropic Bowls, topped with fruit, granola and chia seeds on bases of acai, chia oatmeal pudding or yogurt, as…

Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

January 11, 2024

Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger chain, has acquired Veggie Grill from the vegan investment company VegInvest. With this acquisition, Next Burger will…

Krak Boba launches 'PersonaliTEA' campaign

January 11, 2024

Krak Boba, a 20-unit bubble tea brand based in Southern California, is launching a marketing campaign designed to revolutionize the way people experience and…

Bruxie opening 8th California location

January 11, 2024

California-based Bruxie, which serves hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and custard shakes, has opened its eighth location in its home state.

I Heart Mac & Cheese rolling out flatbreads

January 11, 2024

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is now offering flatbread options for $9.99. Options include:

Naf Naf Grill feeding the hungry with a 'snap'

January 10, 2024

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is partnering with Gift A Meal, a cause-marketing platform committed to addressing local hunger in the local communities where Naf…

Cupbop promotes corporate trainer to operations director

January 9, 2024

Indonesia-based Cupbop, a fast casual Korean Barbeque in-a-cup concept, has promoted Gina Silveira to director of Operations. Before joining the company in…

Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group

January 9, 2024

Fenwick Food Group — a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm in the Southeast — has acquired Wickles Pickles. Fenwick Food…

Shake Shack launching 'swicy' menu

January 9, 2024

Shake Shack is debuting a "swicy" (sweet/spicy) menu Friday, but fans can get early access Tuesday using the Shake Shack app.

New York Fries reentering US

January 9, 2024

New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept, is reentering the U.S., when it opens Tuesday in Roosevelt Field's Dining District, one of the largest shopping…

JDE Peet’s buys Brazil coffee, tea business

January 9, 2024

JDE Peet's has acquired the Brazilian coffee and tea business from JAV Group for an undisclosed amount in cash, which was first announced on July 24, 2023…

Chatmeter unveils the 'future of reputation management'

January 9, 2024

Chatmeter, a provider of reputation management and multi-location intelligence, has launched Pulse AI: Signals, enabling brands with critical customer and…

MOD Pizza brings on new CEO

January 9, 2024

MOD Pizza has appointed Beth Scott as its CEO and a member of its board, according to a press release.

How planet, personal health driving restaurant choices in 2024

by Stephanie Lind — Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors

Stephanie Lind, founder of Elohi Strategic Advisors, reveals how consumer concerns over personal health and food waste should impact fast casual brands' menu…

The Habit hires culinary director

January 9, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has hired Chef Jason Triail as director of culinary innovation. Hailing from Long Island, he previously led culinary training at Yard…

Dave's Hot Chicken launches cauliflower sliders, bites

January 8, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its first core menu item — Dave's NOT Chicken — since the original parking lot pop-up opened nearly seven years ago. Dave's NOT…

Frozen energy drinks debuting at Black Rock Coffee

January 8, 2024

Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding Frozen Fuel Energy Drinks to the menu. Commencing now as a pre-launch in all Arizona and California stores by next week…

Toast, Curbit partnering to 'enhance promise-time precision'

January 5, 2024

Curbit, a technology company specializing in AI-powered dynamic order throttling for restaurants, is partnering with restaurant tech platform Toast to ensure…

Dave's Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly leaders share operations advice

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Top restaurant brand leaders at Dave’s Hot Chicken and Biscuit Belly provide insight on everything from growing a brand to smart hiring approaches during a…

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