Texas, Tennessee lawsuits trigger cancellation of restaurant revitalization money

June 25, 2021

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, established to help commercial foodservice businesses recover financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, has been…

Can Buona hit a home run in Colorado?

June 24, 2021

Chicago-based Buona is opening its first location outside of Illinois in July inside a Denver, Colorado-based food hall but will also serve its Italian beef at…

Wing Zone, Capriotti's ink deals to extend US footprints

June 24, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone are continuing their U.S. nationwide expansion with a second quarter of growth, which was on trend with Q1's…

QSRs beating casual dining brands at loyalty game

June 24, 2021

Nearly half (47%) of restaurant customers use at least one loyalty program, according to "Delivering on Restaurant Rewards," a report co-authored by Paytronix…

IniBurger adds mushroom burger to menu

June 24, 2021

San Francisco-based IniBurger has added the Mushroom Swiss Burger as a permanent menu item. Since its inception nearly a year ago, the 2-unit halal burger…

Jersey Mike's franchisee opening Dog Haus in New York

June 24, 2021

California-based Dog Haus is opening in Mohegan Lake, New York, thanks to an agreement with franchisees Andrew Hamerling and Dave Orth, according to a company…

Tocabe's virtual pantry promoting Native American cuisine, culture

June 24, 2021

In order to bring Native American ingredients and recipes to more people and to better support producers during the pandemic, Tocabe co-owners Matt Chandra and…

The Chicken Shack leans into self-service during digital overhaul

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

June 24, 2021

This restaurant chain was able to deploy self-order kiosks in a timely manner thanks to the seamless integration with existing software, positioning the…

23 Slim Chickens flying south to Tampa

June 23, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has signed a 23-unit agreement with Florida Slims, owned by Brian Lee, Charlie Blumberg, Jared Blair, Steven Etchen…

The Habit Burger adds 2nd Tempe location

June 23, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, owned by Yum Brands and based in California, is opening a second restaurant Wednesday in Tempe, Arizona, at 8905 S. Harl Ave.

Barberitos putting customers in the mood

June 23, 2021

Barberitos, which has over 50 locations, has rolled out several initiatives to thank guests for their business, including the "Burrito Love" campaign. Meant to…

Stoner's Pizza begins Mile High City expansion

June 23, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint is entering the Denver market in September when it opens on East Yale Avenue.

Former Tropical Smoothie leader named Krystal CMO

June 23, 2021

Krystal has named one of its own former marketing executives, who most recently led menu strategy for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Alice Crowder, as its CMO…

Wing Zone adds operations, marketing execs

June 23, 2021

Wing Zone has added to its leadership team, tapping Derek Roback as VP of Operations and Dean Sasso as director of Marketing.

Qdoba customers getting sauced at flavor bar

June 22, 2021

Qdoba is launching a line of signature salsas, sauces and toppings that allows guests to dial up the flavor when creating their own burritos, bowls and other…

Costa Coffee taps design firm to support global expansion

June 22, 2021

Costa Coffee, a U.K- based coffee house chain that has a coffee vending machine known as Costa Express, has appointed Imagination, an experience design…

Miso Robotics teams with Lancer on automated-beverage dispenser

June 22, 2021

Miso Robotics, the AI startup company behind Flippy, a robotic kitchen dispenser, has joined forces with beverage dispenser manufacturer Lancer Worldwide to…

Chipotle revs up rewards with Tesla

June 22, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with auto manufacturer Tesla and celebrating the launch of Rewards Exchange, the biggest update to its program since its…

Chick N Max eyeing Colorado

June 22, 2021

Chick N Max, which serves sandwiches, almond-wood smoked chicken and wings as well as chicken tenders, is eyeing Colorado as one of its top expansion states…

Noodles & Co testing 3 summer salads

June 22, 2021

Noodles & Company is testing three summer-inspired salads in select locations, according to a company press release. They include: