Potbelly launches refreshed menu, pairing options

February 14, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop's menu now offers pairings, bundles and a simpler pricing structure.

Fazoli's taps franchise veteran to drive development

February 14, 2019

Fazoli's has named Kathy Davidson as senior director of franchise sales as part of the concept's strategy to drive growth and development.

Nestle debuts Starbucks branded coffee products for consumer base

February 14, 2019

Consumers can now enjoy a line of 24 Starbucks-branded coffee products from Nestlé, including whole bean and roast as well as the first-ever Starbucks capsules…

Graze & Gather prepping to open Colorado store this month

February 13, 2019

Graze & Gather, a concept from foodservice provider Compass Group/Eurest that melds food with a workspace environment, is getting ready to launch a…

Garbanzo Mediterranean signs Boston franchise deal

February 13, 2019

Garbanzo Mediterranean has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for five Boston locations.

The power of digital coupons for multi-unit restaurants

Perse Faily, president and CEO at Tillster, explains why restaurants should use digital coupons as they allow brands to capture guest information, build more…

University of Texas at Austin expands food truck service

February 12, 2019

University Unions has expanded food truck service at the University of Texas at Austin to include breakfast hours.

Kitchen United expands into Ohio, Georgia

February 12, 2019

Virtual restaurant Kitchen United will open in Columbus, Ohio, and Atlanta, Georgia, this spring as it continues its national expansion.

Chipotle debuts deep dive view into company history

February 12, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching what it calls an "intimate" look into the company's 25-year-history with Behind the Foil, a documentary-style digital and…

Luna Grill's Del Sur flagship highlights design, menu revamp

February 11, 2019

Luna Grilll's latest flagship, open in Paseo Del Sur in San Diego, features the brand's interior style and menu revamp effort.

Melt Shop kicks off 2019 with 5th NYC location

February 11, 2019

Melt Shop has opened it fifth New York City location, this time in the Union Square community of Manhattan at 135 4th Ave.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop expands footprint across four states

February 8, 2019

Fuzzy's Taco shop is expanding its presence in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas and Florida and now has more than 150 locations across 16 states.

Starbucks chief: Luckin won't beat us in China

February 8, 2019

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson doesn't expect competitor Luckin to beat the world's largest coffee brand in China by year's end, despite Luckin's claim it will…

Coolgreens VP talks about brand's growth beyond its Central US borders in 2019

Oklahoma-based Coolgreen's occupies the "hot seat" as today's featured interview subject, via its VP of Operations Todd Madlener, while Networld Media Group VP…

Mutts Canine Cantina signs first multi-unit deal for Austin

February 7, 2019

Mutts Canine Cantina has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to open three Austin locations in the next three years.

Cinnaholic eyes new markets, aims to double footprint

February 7, 2019

This year will be a busy one for Cinnaholic as the brand aims to continue its growth and expansion pace of 2018.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe hits 700+ location milestone

February 5, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hit a growth milestone with more than 700 locations. Additionally, over 60 percent of the franchise agreements have come from…

Amazon taps Starbucks COO for board role

February 5, 2019

Rosalind Brewer, Starbucks COO and a former Sam's Club CEO, is now on the Amazon board of directors.

Shake Shack rolls out Chick’n Bites LTO

February 5, 2019

For a limited time Shake Shack customers can enjoy Chick'n Bites, which are available in a six- or 10-piece option.

CHiKN brings Nashville-style hot chicken to Pittsburgh

February 4, 2019

Fast casual CHiKN is serving up Nashville-style hot chicken to Oakland, Pittsburgh residents at its newly opened location on Forbes Avenue.