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, Connect Media

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…

Starbucks testing reusable cups in California

August 14, 2023

Starbucks has launched a reusable cup test in 12 Starbucks stores in Napa and Petaluma, California, allowing customers to bring their own cups to fill orders…

Wow Bao doubling down on Walmart partnership

August 14, 2023

After maintaining an e-commerce relationship the Walmart for the past year, Chicago-based Wow Bao is expanding its nationwide presence with the retail giant's…

Yogurtland president steps down, franchise guru joins leadership team

August 14, 2023

Yogurtland president Sam Yoon is stepping away from his day-to-day role to join a non-profit foundation that he and his wife have supported for many years. He…

Kendra Scott, Farmer's Fridge, Bluestone Lane execs discuss technology, training at ICX Summit

August 14, 2023

Tech-savvy customers expect a seamless experience, no matter how they interact with your company, which means employees must have the tools and training they…