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Former Fazoli's exec assumes CFO role at Krystal
June 2, 2016
Former Fazoli's and Yum! Brands pizza executive Rodney Lee has stepped into the role of CFO and executive vice president at The Krystal Company, according to…
read nowCalifornia restaurant coins 'super premium fast food' category
June 2, 2016
"Super premium fast food" is how Starbird, a new restaurant concept in Sunnyvale, California, is describing itself.
read nowTwo-sided lockers empower automated restaurants
June 1, 2016
Apex Supply Chain Technologies has announced the launch of AnyWhere self-serve lockers that restaurants can use to fulfill customers' carryout orders. The…
read nowWingstop hits 900th unit
June 1, 2016
Indonesia is home to Wingstop's 900th location. The milestone unit opened in the city of Surabaya and is Wingstop's twelfth location in the country. The…
read nowZoes Kitchen raises 2016 revenue expectations after successful Q1
June 1, 2016
Zoes Kitchen reported today that its revenue increased 27.6 percent to $80.4 million and that comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1 percent during Q1.
read nowMiddleby acquiring ice equipment company
June 1, 2016
The Middleby Corporation has acquired Follett Corporation, a manufacturer of ice machines, ice and water-dispensing equipment, ice storage and transport…
read nowBurger 21 bellies up to the bar
May 31, 2016
Ocala, Florida, is now home to Burger 21's first freestanding restaurant with a full-service bar and outdoor patio, according to a company press release.
read nowNew burrito restaurant franchisor hits the national scene
May 31, 2016
A popular single-location North Carolina-based restaurant, Go Burrito, is taking the plunge this week into franchising its concepts. The 3-year-old…
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Jack in the Box exec to share social media strategies during free webinar
May 31, 2016
Nearly every reputable brand is on social media, and in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
read nowGet Fried hoping to open in Middle East
May 27, 2016
The French fry fast food chain, Get Fried 9#GetFried Fry Cafe), has entered into an exclusive master franchise agreement with World Franchise Associates to…
read nowFormer Corner Bakery exec takes over franchise sales at Smashburger
May 27, 2016
Smashburger has hired Gregg Koffler, who was previously overseeing franchise sales for Corner Bakery Cafe, for the position of senior VP of franchise sales and…
read nowQSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service
May 27, 2016
In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…
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US Foods hits the NYSE
May 27, 2016
National food service distributor, US Foods Holding Corp, began trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "USFD," after its…
read nowSoftware hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines
May 26, 2016
Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit expanding in Texas, Louisiana, California
May 26, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has partnered with Marshland Foods to open eight locations along the I-10 Corridor in Texas and Louisiana. It also signed a deal to open…
read nowApp helps co-workers communicate without exchanging cell numbers
May 26, 2016
An app that allows employees to message co-workers without having to divulge personal phone numbers is now available. Entrepreneurs Danny Leffel and Broc…
read nowSmoke's Brands launches 3-brand concept
May 26, 2016
Smoke's Brands, a Canadian brand known best for its fast casual brand, Smoke's Poutinerie, has opened a Smoke's Food Court concept, which includes Smoke's…
read nowBlaze moves into Utah with location across from water park
May 26, 2016
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza — one of this year’s Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers — opened its first Utah location today in Lehi. To celebrate the chain is…
read nowPie Five moves into Austin area
May 26, 2016
Dallas-based Pie Five opens its newest location next week in the Austin-area suburb of Pflugerville, which a news release said is across the street from the…
read nowPomona welcomes Pieology
May 26, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria is opening a new store in the competitive Southern California market, according to a news release. The new location is in Pomona and is…
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