News
Chef David Danielson opens Hoss Boss Wings & Ribs ghost kitchen
August 9, 2021
David Danielson, executive chef at the Churchill Downs horse racing complex in Louisville, Kentucky, has opened Hoss Boss Wings & Ribs, a ghost kitchen…
read now
Stroud's Express partners with Paytronix for contactless payments, rewards
August 9, 2021
Patronix Systems Inc., a digital guest experience platform provider, has partnered with restaurant management group KC Hopps to deploy its Order and Delivery…
read now
German Doner Kebab arriving in US this month
August 9, 2021
German Doner Kebab will open its first U.S. restaurant this month at the American Dream entertainment and retail center in Bergen County, New Jersey.
read now
Lightspeed to offer payments solution to 5 European markets
August 9, 2021
Lightspeed, a commerce platform provider, has announced it will roll out its payments solution for hospitality merchants in Germany, France, Belgium…
read now
Bambu to expand into U.S. with Vietnamese drinks
August 9, 2021
Bambu, a Vietnamese drink chain, plans to expand its footprint in North America with its fresh dessert drink including the Che, fruit smoothies and Vietnamese…
read now
Majority of restaurant owners fear Delta outbreaks will harm business recovery
August 9, 2021
A hefty number of restaurants, 88%, are fearful the ongoing Delta coronavirus variant spread will hurt recovery and it's a fear that 76% of all small business…
read now
The Red Chickz opens California store, plans further expansion
August 9, 2021
The Red Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken franchise, is opening in Culver City, California this year as it seeks to expand throughout California, Arizona, Nevada…
read now
Shake Shack enjoys robust Q2 earnings, digital boasts double-digit growth
August 6, 2021
The second quarter of 2021 was a big win for fast casual Shake Shack as the brand saw revenue increase 104%, hitting $187 million, and sales spike 52.7…
read now
Wayback Burgers enjoyed strong Q2, continues expansion plans
August 6, 2021
Wayback Burgers, a fast casual featuring cooked-to-order burgers and thick, hand-dipped milkshakes, plans to continue expansion and innovation in the later…
read now
Slim Chickens heading to Liberty University
August 6, 2021
Slim Chickens, a fast casual featuring dine-in and drive-thru in the better-chicken segment, will open a location at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia…
read now
Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bagels form fast casual powerhouse
August 6, 2021
Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels have teamed up to create Panera Brand, boasting nearly 4,000 locations and 110,000 employees across 1…
read now
Pita Mediterranean Street Food debuts concession-style stands
August 6, 2021
Pita Mediterranean Street Food, a fast casual chain offering fresh, made-to-order chicken gyros, street pitas, mezza spread, rice bowls, salads and dessert…
read now
Instacart hires on Facebook executive as president
August 6, 2021
Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Carolyn Everson as president, effective Sept. 7. Prior to joining Instacart, Everson served as VP of…
read now
Freebirds flying into northeast Houston this fall
August 5, 2021
Freebirds World Burrito, a fast casual restaurant serving customizable burritos, bowls, grilled meats and salads, will open in the Kingwood community in…
read now
Operation: Falafel opens first NYC location
August 5, 2021
AWJ Investments has opened Operation: Falafel's first international location in New York City, at 232 7th Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan, according to a company…
read now
Raising Cane's enhancing employee benefits
August 5, 2021
Louisiana-based Raising Cane's, which was one of only four companies in the hospitality industry ranking among Glassdoor's 2021 "100 Best Places to Work in the…
read now
Panda Express spreading good fortune on special tour
August 5, 2021
Panda Express is all about spreading good fortune and is driving a nationwide good fortune tour effort via its philanthropic Panda Cares Foundation.
read nowStarbird Chicken to require masks
August 5, 2021
Due to rising COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area, Starbird Chicken, a fast casual chain, is now requiring masks for employees and customers at its locations. Its…
read nowGeneral Assembly Pizza teams with Canadian food broker
August 5, 2021
General Assembly Holdings Ltd., a fast-casual Toronto pizza restaurant turned omnichannel consumer packaged goods brand, has teamed with Propel Natural Brands…
read now
Kitchen United, Kroger team up to compete with fast casuals
August 4, 2021
The Kroger Co., which operates nearly 1,400 grocery stores in the U.S., is officially in the restaurant industry thanks to a partnership with Kitchen United, a…
read now
