The Push to Keep Employees and Patrons Healthy in a World Changed by the Pandemic

In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic upended the food service and food retail industries. As this new reality continues to grow, perhaps reinforced by the…

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Biggby launches made-to-order energy drinks

June 8, 2022

Biggby Coffee, a nearly 300-unit unit franchise, is launching customizable, made-to-order energy drinks. The line includes Blood Moon (blood orange and mango)…

Church's Chicken - Ampler x SynergySuite Case Study

See how Church’s Chicken is using SynergySuite to provide a cohesive, comprehensive back office platform for their restaurants. They have gained greater…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe x SynergySuite Case Study

Learn how Tropical Smoothie Cafe is scaling with growth and empowering franchisees with the tools to become more profitable. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is using…

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Internet of Things Leader Powerhouse Dynamics Receives Maverick Award for Innovation from Inspire Brands

Company’s Open Kitchen Platform Delivers Unprecedented Operational Improvements for Inspire locations

Moderate coffee drinking linked to longer life

June 2, 2022

Consuming a few cups of daily coffee has been linked to a lower death risk, according to new research.

Red Bull fueling Ellianos Coffee LTOs

May 27, 2022

Ellianos Coffee, a southeastern-based drive-thru coffee franchise, is launching a beverage line-up fueled by Red Bull, according to a company press release.

Luckin Coffee brews strong Q1 2022 sales, earnings

May 26, 2022

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported strong Q1 2022 sales and earnings, its first positive…

2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As in past years, the Top 100 isn’t solely focused on the most profitable or fastest-growing brands. Of course, those elements are important and often come…

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2022 Excellence in Food Safety

Download this white paper to learn how Steritech's 7 Pillars of Food Safety Excellence can help you strengthen food safety culture at your restaurant. We are…

Noodles & Co testing Asian broth bowls

May 20, 2022

Noodles & Co has launched a propriety noodle, LEANguini, and is testing three Asian-inspired broth-based bowls, according to a company press release.

Shake Shack testing non-dairy custard

May 17, 2022

Shake Shack is testing plant-based versions of its custard — Non-Dairy Chocolate Custard and Non-Dairy Chocolate Shake — this summer in New York and South…

Ziggi's, Main Squeeze launching fruity LTOs

May 17, 2022

As summer approaches, two fast casuals, New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. and Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee, are launching fruity limited-time beverages.

Portillo's testing plant-based hot dog

May 16, 2022

Portillo's Hot dog lovers are getting a plant-based version of the Chicago-style dog, thanks to a partnership between the 70-unit chain and Greenleaf Foods…

Study links unfiltered coffee to high cholesterol

May 13, 2022

A recent study form Norway indicates coffee consumption can lead to higher levels of cholesterol, especially unfiltered coffee, according to a Daily Journal…

Why Thermal Printers Have A Place In Today’s Modern Kitchens

Last week, I had a chat with John Maieli, Channel Partner Executive at Star Micronics America. He had a vision: thermal printers in professional kitchens…

Examining all the benefits of high oleic soybean oil

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

High oleic soybean oil offers benefits to restaurants as well as dining customers, from nutritional aspects to extended fry life.

Chipotle testing Garlic Guajillo steak

May 2, 2022

Chipotle is testing Garlic Guajillo Steak at 102 locations in Denver, Indianapolis, and Orange County, California, for a limited-time and is also offering no…

Everbowl launches smoothie line

April 25, 2022

Southern California-based Everbowl is giving conscious eaters another way to fuel their active lifestyles with a line of four healthy smoothie concoctions.

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.