Savory Fund investing in hot chicken brand

November 1, 2023

Utah-based Savory Fund is investing in Houston TX Hot Chicken, a fast casual brand founded in 2021 by Edmond Barseghian with 11 locations in Arizona…

Luckin Coffee boosts Q3 2023 revenues, earnings

November 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that emerged from bankruptcy proceedings last year, improved its revenue and…

Robotics company Aniai establishes U.S. headquarters, adds to exec team

November 1, 2023

AI-powered robotics company Aniai has established its headquarters in New York City and has added a new executive member to its leadership team, according to a…

Toast launches app, enhances POS system

November 1, 2023

Restaurant tech platform Toast has launched a mobile app and an enhanced POS experience, according to a press release.

Your Pie launches LTO winter pizza, pasta

November 1, 2023

Your Pie has launched it latest craft series offerings, the Bacon and Cheddar Pizza and Everything Pasta, according to a press release.

Slim Chickens adding to Kentucky footprint

November 1, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, at 412 W. Dixie Ave., under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Houchens Food…

Lightspeed launches AI-powered tools to ease restaurant operations

October 31, 2023

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has launched a suite of AI-powered platforms to eliminate mundane tasks that often bog down retailers and restaurateurs.

BurgerFi rolling out jumbo chicken wings

October 31, 2023

As of Wednesday, Florida-based BurgerFi International has an official wingman when three flavors of jumbo chicken wings — seasoned Original, Memphis Sweet BBQ…

PFT, Cousins Maine Lobster roll out 40th truck

October 31, 2023

Premier Food Trucks, a custom food truck designer and manufacturer, has rolled out its 40th custom-built mobile kitchen for Cousins Maine Lobster, a nationwide…

City Barbecue launching digital 'Pitmaster' game

October 31, 2023

The heart of every City Barbeque joint is its pitmaster, a teammate trained in the art of barbeque from selecting the perfect brisket and loading the smoker…

Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 31, 2023

A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…

Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors

October 31, 2023

In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…

Smoke’s Poutinerie founder dead at age 50

October 30, 2023

Smoke's Poutinerie Founder and Chief Entertainment Officer Ryan Smolkin, 50, died Oct. 29, after suffering unexpected complications from a recent surgery…

Sweet Paris opening in Mall of America

October 30, 2023

Texas-based Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening a second location in Minnesota at the Mall of America. Last year, the chain announced a multi-unit deal…

Fiesta sold to Authentic Restaurant Brands

October 30, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands, a portfolio company of New York-based principal investment firm Garnett Station Partners, has completed its acquisition of Fiesta…

Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…

SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years

October 26, 2023

Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…

Naf Naf franchisee opening 3rd unit

October 26, 2023

Chicago-based Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is opening by year's end in Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1 minute from the Southridge Mall near the Franklin and Hales…

Pepper Lunch upgrading POS system, adding kiosks

October 26, 2023

Japan-born Pepper Lunch, a fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, is tapping Revel Systems to develop a cloud POS and business management…

FAT Brands opens co-branded Fatburger, Round Table Pizza location

October 25, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first-ever co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza location in Dallas. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is the first of four…