Shake Shack launching 'swicy' menu

January 9, 2024

Shake Shack is debuting a "swicy" (sweet/spicy) menu Friday, but fans can get early access Tuesday using the Shake Shack app.

Dave's Hot Chicken launches cauliflower sliders, bites

January 8, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its first core menu item — Dave's NOT Chicken — since the original parking lot pop-up opened nearly seven years ago. Dave's NOT…

Frozen energy drinks debuting at Black Rock Coffee

January 8, 2024

Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding Frozen Fuel Energy Drinks to the menu. Commencing now as a pre-launch in all Arizona and California stores by next week…

MOD Pizza introduces trio of game-day pizza favorites

December 14, 2023

MOD Pizza has introduced the Tailgate Trio, a group of pizzas inspired by game-day appetizers, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken launches wings to celebrate football season

December 14, 2023

Wings and football go hand-in-hand, which is why Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is adding wings to the menu in four flavors — lemon pepper, BBQ, Buffalo and…

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2024

FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, have…

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Qu Expands Leadership Team with the Addition of Two Key Executives

Qu has announced the addition of two new executives to its management team.

Slips, Slides, and Safety: Your Guide to Staying Upright During Wet Floor Season

The season brings a whirlwind of activity, but mixing increased traffic with the unpredictability of winter weather gets us a perfect recipe for slips, spills…

Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) Announces Major Expansion with New Distribution Centers

DFS, a leading distributor of foodservice parts, supplies, and accessories, announced new state-of-the-art distribution facilities in Vernon Hills, Illinois…

Rock N Roll Sushi serving branded sake

December 4, 2023

Rock N Roll Sushi has launched a branded sake in select markets thanks to a collaboration with Arkansas-based Origami Sake. Although alcohol makes up only 20…

How Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill paved way for Middle Eastern cuisine in fast casual industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, QSRweb Editor Mandy Detwiler talks with Greg Willman, chairman and CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill…

Mountain Mike’s Proudly Enters Eighth State With Colorado Opening in Parker

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 300 Restaurants in Operation and Continues Strategic National Expansion

Pieology gets nutty with Dessert Pizza made with Nutella

November 15, 2023

Pieology has introduced the Dessert Pizza made with Nutella to its menu, according to a press release.

Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol

November 15, 2023

Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…

Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook

Watch as we dive into visitation patterns to see which chains are staying ahead, and which strategies will drive success during the holiday season and into…

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…

Luckin Coffee boosts Q3 2023 revenues, earnings

November 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that emerged from bankruptcy proceedings last year, improved its revenue and…

Your Pie launches LTO winter pizza, pasta

November 1, 2023

Your Pie has launched it latest craft series offerings, the Bacon and Cheddar Pizza and Everything Pasta, according to a press release.

BurgerFi rolling out jumbo chicken wings

October 31, 2023

As of Wednesday, Florida-based BurgerFi International has an official wingman when three flavors of jumbo chicken wings — seasoned Original, Memphis Sweet BBQ…

Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…