Plant Power raises $7.5M for growth

May 27, 2021

California-based Plant Power Restaurant Group LLC has raised $7.5 million to help its seven-unit fast food brand, Plant Power Fast Food, expand via corporate…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut , KFC parent moves to buy Dragontail tech/AI provider for $72.4M

May 27, 2021

Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut parent, Yum! Brands Inc., has completed a binding agreement to acquire the Australian-based foodservice tech provider, Dragontail…

Yum's University of Louisville center aims to increase 'under-represented' franchise ownership

May 26, 2021

Louisville, Kentucky-based QSR powerhouse Yum Brands Inc. said today it's working with the University of Louisville to launch a first-of-its-kind center for…

Shake Shake featuring Pride shake

May 26, 2021

Shake Shack is showing support for its LGBTQ+ employees and guests by teaming up again with long-time partner The Trevor Project — the world's largest suicide…

Capriotti's signs 4-unit deal for Texas

May 25, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a deal to bring four locations to the Lone Star State — specifically to the Austin market. Although the first of the…

BurgerFi food truck makes debut at Miami festival

May 25, 2021

BurgerFi International's food truck recently made its debut at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival during a Bacardi's…

Dave's Hot Chicken making Dallas debut

May 25, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is making its Texas debut Friday at 14750 Preston Rd. in Dallas.

Fazoli's opening 100 units in 2022

May 25, 2021

Although Kentucky-based Fazoli's broke its own development record in March when it ended the fiscal year with 20 franchise agreements calling for 50 locations…

Jimmy John's hiring 10K workers

May 25, 2021

Jimmy John's has launched a three-day hiring event Tuesday to add up to 10,000 employees to work in its 2,600 nationwide locations.

Danny Meyer-affiliated company invests in 7Shifts

May 25, 2021

The growth equity fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality — Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) — was the lead investor of $21.…

Wingstop makes minority investment in UK arm

May 25, 2021

Wingstop, which has more than 1,500 locations worldwide, has made a minority investment in its UK business, operated by Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd. The…

Mountain Mike's climbs to new digital heights with app, rewards program

May 25, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has launched its Mountain Rewards program and revamped mobile app that the brand said offers diners a chance at personalized rewards and…

Freddy's taps Amazon's machine learning to analyze data, drive sales

by Vanessa Montalbano

May 25, 2021

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers implemented a machine-learning program via Amazon to gather insights and maximize sales.

Lemonade Mtn Dew making debut at Which Wich

May 24, 2021

Just in time for summer, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches and Mtn Dew are giving customers the chance to try Mtn Dew Vibe, a fountain drink combining classic…

Hot Dog Shoppe creates 2 leadership roles

May 24, 2021

In preparation of expanding, Ohio-based Hot Dog Shoppe has created two roles, hiring Zach Weiser to lead field operations and Greg Kenyon to fill the role of…

SpotOn named 'tech partner' for Georgia Restaurant Association

May 24, 2021

The Georgia Restaurant Association has tapped SpotOn, a provider of restaurant management systems and small business technology, as its "preferred technology."

Husband-and-wife duo bringing Wow Wow Hawaiian to Florida

May 24, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with husband-and-wife Andrew and Anju Lynn to bring five locations to Florida, marking…

Shaq's Big Chicken names former Budweiser exec as CEO

May 21, 2021

Shaquille O'Neal has named Josh Halpern as CEO for Big Chicken, a fast casual restaurant concept with locations in Las Vegas and Glendale, California…

PepsiCo giving $1M to Asian-owned restaurants

May 21, 2021

Recognizing the devastating business and social impact to the Asian American community over the past year, PepsiCo and The PepsiCo Foundation have pledged $…

West African immigrants opening Capriotti's in Manhattan

May 21, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, which serves hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, is opening this weekend in Manhattan at 1711 2nd Ave.