Big Chicken is pretty big deal in Michigan

August 22, 2023

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a deal with H&D Group Investments to bring 20 locations to…

Taco Bell franchisee opening 7th Taco Bell Cantina

August 22, 2023

Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees and which operates 325 locations, is opening is seventh Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual…

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken opening in Maryland

August 22, 2023

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken has signed a lease with David S. Brown Enterprises to open at Boulevard Corporate Center in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery adds Michigan restaurant

August 21, 2023

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a Midwest-based healthy fast casual concept, opened last week at 16660 19 Mile Road, in Clinton Township, Michigan, under the…

Cousins Subs adds Apple, Google Pay

August 21, 2023

Cousins Subs has launched an SMS program, Apple and Google Pay and split payments, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience and providing greater…

Play Bowls opens 200th location

August 21, 2023

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls, juices, smoothies and cold brew coffee, has…

Chipotle launches BOGO trivia

August 21, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that tests fans' knowledge of Chipotle's ingredients, food standards, culinary techniques…

Cousins Maine Lobsters food truck arrives in Maryland

August 21, 2023

The Cousins Maine Lobster company has launched a food truck in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Black Rock Coffee hires former Tokyo Joe's CEO

August 18, 2023

Founded as a family-owned business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar, which has 100 locations, has hired Mark D. Davis as CEO. Davis will leverage his…

Goodcents opening 2nd Pennsylvania unit

August 17, 2023

Kansas City-based Goodcents will open its second Pennsylvania location next week. The store is located in Gettysburg, at 12 Dietrick Road.

Pitbull-backed fast casual striving for 1K units in 10 years

August 17, 2023

Cilantro Taco Grill, a Mexican immigrant-founded fast casual restaurant with over 15 locations throughout Chicago, has partnered with singer Armando Christian…

Taziki's adds 2 execs to leadership team

August 16, 2023

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has added a pair of industry experts to its executive leadership team — Robert Brown, VP of operations, and Lynn Edwards, VP of…

Islands Restaurants creates virtual concept

August 16, 2023

Carlsbad, California-based Islands Restaurants, which has served burgers and tropical drinks in a beach-themed atmosphere for over 40 years, has created…

Webinar: Voice AI helps restaurants drive customer satisfaction, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 15, 2023

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, the intersection of artificial intelligence and customer-centric strategies has emerged as a pivotal…

Noodles & Co adding 2 franchise partners

August 15, 2023

Noodles & Co., which has nearly 500 locations, has added two franchise partners to its network — a result of its strategic plans to expand in the southern…

SparkPlug joins Toast Partner Ecosystem to incentivize restaurant staff

August 15, 2023

SparkPlug, which incentivizes staff through a gamified system that rewards them for customer engagement, is partnering with Toast, a cloud-based, digital…

Panera hires CFO

August 15, 2023

Panera Brands Inc., which includes Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Brands, has hired Paul Carbone as CFO.

Leasecake founder steps down as CEO, takes on CDO role

August 15, 2023

Leasecake, a provider of lease management and lease accounting solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, has promoted Scott Williamson from COO to…

Shake Shack searching for chief avocado officer

August 14, 2023

Shake Shake is searching for its first-ever chief avocado officer who shares its passion and pride for avocados. Published on LinkedIn, and on Instagram…

Smoothie Factory debuts concept focused on healthy food

August 14, 2023

Dallas-based Smoothie Factory, owned by Brix Holdings, has created the Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and will open the first location this fall in North Richland…