Grubhub doubles participating restaurants but urges patience on industry turbulence

February 6, 2020

Grubhub Founder and CEO Matt Maloney and CFO Adam DeWitt penned a letter to shareholders as part of the food delivery firm's quarterly earnings report, touting…

Leveraging technology to manage restaurant labor costs

Labor can make or break a restaurant, being the one variable that exists in all facets of a restaurant’s core functionality and a top concern among managers…

Chipotle surges in Q4 with strong same-store sales, digital enhancements

February 5, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported strong earnings growth during the fourth quarter, as the restaurant chain continued to boost existing sales, opened…

Fresh Brothers names veteran leader as CEO

January 31, 2020

Los Angeles-based Fresh Brothers pizza has named former CiCi's and Round Table executive Geoffrey Goodman as its new CEO. The brand said in a news release that…

Fired Pie fires up new concept store

January 31, 2020

Fired Pie is opening a new concept store this morning on West Northern Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, that the brand said is designed for its increasingly…

Snap Kitchen debuts free shipping, Whole Foods Market launch

January 31, 2020

Snap Kitchen is launching free ground shipping across 38 states and debuting its chef-prepared meals in dozens of Whole Foods Market stores across Louisiana…

Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'

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

Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…

2019 a good year for The Melt

January 24, 2020

A 2-year turnaround plan that included a revamp of the menu and a real-estate strategy aimed at spurring growth in 2019, proved successful for The Melt. The…

Gloria Jean's Coffees opens Texas drive-thru

January 24, 2020

Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened a drive-thru location in Pharr, Texas.

Captain D's launches corporate store in Florida

January 22, 2020

Captain D's is kicking off its 2020 development effort with a corporate store that opened this week in Union Park, Florida.

The Halal Guys expands cloud kitchen portfolio

January 22, 2020

The Halal Guys is focused on expanding via cloud kitchens to boost delivery, pickup and group ordering option.

Starbucks launches big commitment in sustainability

January 21, 2020

Starbucks is taking a multi-decade strategy to become a resource-positive company focusing on reducing carbon, water and waste by 2030.

Zoup Eatery opens in Bloomfield, Michigan

January 21, 2020

Zoup Eatery is now open for business in the Bloomfield Township, on Woodward Avenue, in Michigan. The store, according to a press release, began servings its…

Greek from Greece Bakery-Café, Fournos Theofilos merge

January 20, 2020

Greek from Greece Bakery-Café and Fournos Theofilos have merged under the GFG Bakery-Café brand, a news release said. This month, GFG Bakery-Café plans to…

I Heart Mac & Cheese expanding Florida footprint

January 17, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a two-store franchise deal for Orlando, which expands the brand's footprint in the state.

Zume calls upcoming layoffs a shift in strategy

January 10, 2020

Monday is D-Day for 360 staffers at the 500-employee Zume Pizza, and some of the details of the mass layoff are becoming clearer. The pizza-making robot…

Nekter Juice Bar teams with skincare company on wellness effort

January 9, 2020

Nekter Juice Bar is partnering with Skin Laundry, a skincare company providing laser and light therapy services.

Wingstop names Mahesh Sadarangani as COO

January 8, 2020

Mahesh Sadarangani is now chief operating officer for Wingstop Inc. He previously served as senior vice president of channel strategy, according to a press…

Dig launches Philly location

January 7, 2020

Dig, a fast casual that operates dozens of New York City stores as well as locations in Boston, is now open for business in Philadelphia.

Jollibee expands Canadian footprint

December 18, 2019

Jollibee is opening its first Saskatchewan, Canada store, and doors to its fourth location in Ontario, Canada this month.