Best Foodservice Equipment Innovations of 2022… So Far

A host of new, innovative kitchen products promises to help your foodservice operation run more efficiently. Here are just a few.

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Robotic burger prep/vending machine debuts

March 24, 2022

RoboBurger, a fully autonomous robotic burger preparation and vending machine, launched today with a ribbon cutting at the Newport Centre, a Simon Mall in…

IHOP veteran, restaurateur launch fast casual Flip’d in NYC

December 17, 2021

Veteran IHOP franchise Bryan McKenzie and restaurateur Robert Cummins are opening their first fast casual concept, called Flip'd, in New York's Flatiron…

Bobby Flay growing fast casual burger joint

October 19, 2021

Chef Bobby Flay and Caesars Entertainment are opening Bobby's Burgers inside Harrah's Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.

Fat Brands acquires sports lodge chain Twin Peaks

September 1, 2021

Fat Brands, a global restaurant franchising company, has acquired Twin Peaks, a chain of sports lodges known for scratch-made food and draft beers, from…

Farmer Boys celebrating big anniversary this month

August 12, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California fast casual known for its burgers, will celebrate a milestone this month — its 40th anniversary on Aug. 25.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off back-to-school season with new items

August 4, 2021

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are kicking off the back-to-school season with two new menu offerings, the sourdough star and the debut of French toast dips at…

The Habit Burger Grill aims for growth in East, West Coast markets

July 2, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, a fast casual chain specializing in charbroiled hamburgers, plans to continue expansion, hitting markets in New England, California…

Soy Takes Center Stage on Plant-based Menus

Consumers are increasingly seeking out plant-based dishes on restaurant menus, and soy products are helping fill the bill.

BurgerFi food truck makes debut at Miami festival

May 25, 2021

BurgerFi International's food truck recently made its debut at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival during a Bacardi's…

2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Since its creation 16 years ago, the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list has recognized the industry’s most successful brands. We are honored to feature…

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The Habit Burger Grill opens in Atwater, California

May 4, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill will host a grand opening Wednesday of its Commerce Avenue Applegate Ranch Shopping Center in Atwater, California. In concern for the…

Freddy's COO: 'You can go your own way'

Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, reveals that although the chain has never strayed from the "Freddy's Way," it has…

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Shop expands franchise opportunities

April 23, 2021

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, North Carolina, is launching a national search for franchisees.

Brunch comes in a burger at The Habit Burger Grill

April 22, 2021

Who says brunch has to wait for the weekend? Thanks to the Habit Burger Grill's latest addition to its menu, The Brunch Charburger, customers can brunch any…

Chipotle ups steak, barbacoa prices in margin quest

April 12, 2021

In a quest to get closer to its margin goals Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has increased prices on its steak and barbacoa items by about 4%, according to data…

IniBurger’s Nashville Hot Chicken puts cool spin on traditional favorite

March 26, 2021

Pleasanton, California-based iniBurger is introducing a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich to its 100%-halal menu at its Fremont and Pleasanton locations…

Veggie Grill founders launch plant-based burger joint

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Stand-Up Burgers serves up plant-based burgers while doing good in the community.

BurgerFi's debuts SWAG in what may soon be the spicy burger war

March 9, 2021

After launching its Spicy Fi'ed Chicken Sandwich during the spicy chicken sandwich wars, BurgerFi is upping the ante and ready to do battle in another sandwich…

Whataburger takes its fare on the road with first food truck

August 7, 2020

Texas fast casual brand Whataburger is celebrating its seventh decade in business by launching its first-ever food truck.