&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens

September 19, 2019

D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…

Capriotti’s inks deal for 17 locations

September 17, 2019

Captriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a franchise deal for 17 locations across several states, including Montana, Arizona, Idaho and Washington, by the end of…

FAT Brands launches stock offering

September 17, 2019

Restaurant franchising company, FAT Brands Inc., is offering up to $30,000,000 of Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock and common stock purchase warrants. The…

Fransmart taps former Five Guys leader for consultant role

September 17, 2019

Scott Goodrich, a former longtime Five Guys Burgers & Fries executive, has been tapped to serve as COO and partner in King Street Advisors, the newly…

Sept 26 webinar focuses on what restaurateurs must know now about labor law compliance

September 12, 2019

From third-party delivery drivers to in-restaurant employees, the bucket of labor laws and other regulations that U.S. restaurant operators must know and…

August 2019: Chicken feathers flew, QSR sales grew

September 11, 2019

Consumer spending on restaurants was up in August this year over last, according to the NPD Group, which said QSRs were the main recipients of the increased…

Giardino, Chop Chop Rice announce expansion plans

September 10, 2019

Two fast casual chains — Giardino Gourmet Salads and Chop Chop Rice Co. —  are celebrating their 15th birthdays this month with major growth plans.

Qu introduces new POS platform

September 10, 2019

Restaurant POS company, Qu, has launched a new data-centric platform that it said in a news release remedies the fragmented ordering, production and brand…

World's largest Starbucks opening in the Windy City in November

September 6, 2019

The world’s biggest Starbucks Reserve Roastery, a 43,000-square-foot location, will open in Chicago on Nov. 15 on Michigan Avenue.

Chipotle debuts free Sunday delivery, 'things you borrow' kit

September 6, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery on Sundays through the rest of the month and launching a "borrowing" kit in select markets, all in honor of…

Grab investing $150M to create 'super app'

September 5, 2019

Grab Holdings Inc. plans to spend about $150 million on artificial intelligence and to hire additional engineers to help create a regional "super app" that…

The Smart Safe Fact Sheet for Retail

If your company is looking for an innovative solution to reduce the stress that handling cash has on your operations, a smart safe may be the right fit.

Salata Salad Kitchen debuts nutrition insight tool

August 28, 2019

Salata Salad Kitchen customers wanting deeper insight on nutritional information now have a tool on the fast casual’s website that offers clear dietary…

Experts to share survey-proven success strategies on Sept 10 webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

What are the key success factors of the best restaurant brands? Join this Sept. 10 webinar to find out what owners, operators, staff and customers say are the…

Fatburger opening first New Mexico location

August 27, 2019

Fatburger will open its first New Mexico location at the Isleta Resort & Casino, according to a press release.

Big Boy expanding footprint, dining options in Michigan

August 23, 2019

Warren, Michigan-based Big Boy (not Cincinnati, Ohio-based Frisch's Big Boy) opened a prototype restaurant this week in Southfield, Michigan, at 2640…

Steritech e-book offers insight for restaurant operators

August 22, 2019

An e-book from Steritech offers restaurant operators insights from more than 1,000 diners on delivery and carry-out experiences. The “Opportunity To Go” book…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop teams with DoorDash

August 14, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is now available nationwide on delivery service DoorDash and is celebrating the partnership with a BOGO event.

I Heart Mac & Cheese arrives in Tallahassee this week

August 13, 2019

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese will open the doors of a Tallahassee location Thursday.

The Dolly Llama to hold grand opening for San Fernando Valley store

August 13, 2019

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle restaurant, will celebrate the grand opening of its second San Fernando Valley location at Northridge Fashion…