Former Panera, CoreLife exec joins Noodles & Co

June 14, 2024

Noodles & Co. has hired Panera Bread's former chief concept officer, Scott Davis, as CCO.

Dave's Hot Chicken joins Botrista's board

June 14, 2024

Botrista, a beverage platform allowing restaurants to serve beverages, has added Dave's Hot Chicken COO and President Jim Bitticks to its board of advisers.

Shake Shack launches summer merch

June 13, 2024

Shake Shack is launching summer merchandise: A T-shirt designed in collaboration with NYC artist Spencer Gabor, a tote bag and a Nalgene water bottle.

Gyro Republic heading to Missouri City, Texas

June 13, 2024

Houston-based Gyro Republic is opening its first franchise in Missouri City, Texas, marking its fourth location.

Webinar to deliver mobile battery 101 for restaurants, food trucks

June 12, 2024

Many food trucks and mobile food businesses are turning away from generators to a cleaner option: batteries. A free webinar hosted by Food Truck Operator and…

Study reveals how restaurants can increase profits with online orders, in-house food delivery

June 12, 2024

A study by POS software provider HungerRush highlighted the importance of restaurants capitalizing on online ordering and in-house delivery trends to maximize…

Italy-based Rosso Pomodoro expands into US

June 12, 2024

Rosso Pomodoro, Italy's largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, is launching franchise opportunities in the United States, offering entrepreneurs a chance to bring…

Toastique expanding in Michigan

June 12, 2024

Washington D.C.-founded Toastique is making its Michigan debut this summer when it opens in Ann Arbor at 200 E. Washington St., steps away from the University…

Red Mango, Orange Leaf deploying cloud POS platform

June 12, 2024

After the successful deployment of Revel Systems' open-cloud order management platform at over 120 Friendly's Restaurants, parent company Brix Holdings is…

How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…

Freddy's lands Houston deal

June 11, 2024

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed a 20-unit deal for Houston with Lone Star Custard, comprised of Dallas-raised brothers…

Founder of 16 Handles dies at 44

June 10, 2024

&pizza to donate to LGBTQ+ youth organization

June 10, 2024

&pizza is celebrating pride month with a fundraising campaign in partnership with SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), a…

Blackstone completes acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

June 10, 2024

Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Velvet Taco opening 1st cocktail bar

June 10, 2024

Velvet Taco is opening next month in Miami in Wynwood, the city's cultural arts district. Marking its second location in South Florida following the September…

Guthrie’s enters Boise

June 7, 2024

Guthrie's recently opened the first of 50 locations planned for Boise, Idaho, at 1103 S. Vista Ave., under the direction of area developers Stephen Galbraith…

Tous les Jours launches Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake

June 7, 2024

Tous les Jours, a chain offering over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, has created the Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake, its second cake in…

Cowboy Chicken delivering via Cartwheel

June 7, 2024

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has teamed up with Cartwheel, a delivery management platform, to power hybrid delivery. By integrating the technology with its…

Starbucks partnering with Grubhub

June 6, 2024

Starbucks is partnering with Grubhub for delivery in select markets in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Illinois, with national availability anticipated in all 5…

L&L Hawaiian continues East Coast expansion

June 6, 2024

Honolulu-founded L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, which has 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, opened last month in Annandale, Virginia, marking its ninth East…