WaBa launches Thai Tea

August 26, 2024

Irvine, California-based WaBa Grill, a rice bowl chain, has added Thai Tea to the menu. Inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia Thai Tea features sweetened…

Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Ike's collaborates with NBA star on vegan sandwich

August 8, 2024

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has collaborated with basketball great Mitch Richmond to create a vegan barbecue sandwich, "Mitch The Rock Richmond," a vegan BBQ…

Blaze Pizza releases 4 menu items, 2 drizzles

August 7, 2024

Blaze Pizza has introduced two new spicy drizzles, Spicy Chili Oil and Sweet Hot Honey, as well as four new products, according to a press release.

Washington gets a big drinks upgrade with L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Botrista Partnership

A Tumwater-based L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise is fast becoming a destination experience following the addition of new premium, on-menu beverages. Among the…

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Chipotle UK launches kids meals

August 5, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill UK is introducing Kids Meals, allowing young guests to order build-your-own taco kids' meal, available with soft-shell flour tortillas…

Cinnaholic develops LTO with social media influencer

August 2, 2024

Cinnaholic, which has over 100 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, has teamed up with Dallas social media influencer Dre Hopkins (@DreinDallas) to create…

Pastrami Queen creates plant-based sandwich

August 2, 2024

In its food hall Hall location in New York City, Pastrami Queen is now serving "The Prince powered by Chunk," a combination of Chunk's plant-based Slab…

Cheba Hut helping save customers from cottonmouth with beverage LTOs

July 30, 2024

Summer is in full force, and that means cottonmouth is at its worst, according to the menu creators at Cheba Hut, who have concocted two LTOs to help customers…

Boneless wings don’t have to be bone-free, Ohio court rules

July 26, 2024

The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that "boneless" chicken wings do not guarantee the absence of bones, a decision that overturns a lawsuit filed after a…

SynergySuite Secures Finalist Status in Two SaaS Award Categories

SynergySuite, a leading provider of restaurant and hospitality technology solutions, is excited to announce being named a finalist in two prestigious…

Chipotle refreshes beverage offerings

July 22, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Coke Zero, Strawberry Lemon and Orange canned sodas from Poppi and Open Water, a recyclable and reusable aluminum bottled…

Pepper Lunch upgrades menu offerings

July 19, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has enhanced its menu after a 10-month review.

Pokeworks expands beverage options

July 19, 2024

Pokeworks has tapped automated beverages provider Botrista to help it offer boba milk teas, smoothies and lemonades. The partnership includes unique mixes with…

Pokeworks Rolls Out Boba Teas, Smoothies, and a Hawaiian Dream Vacation in Partnership with Botrista

Experience exotic flavors and enter to win a dream vacation to Hawaii

Reusable Cups: The Growing Trend and the Need for Linerless Sticky Labels

The restaurant trend of using reusable cups to increase sustainability in operations is gaining momentum. Linerless sticky labels make it practical.

The Foodservice Tools Restaurants Need in 2024

The right kitchen equipment is more than just a convenience—it is essential for maintaining efficiency, ensuring quality, and staying competitive. These tools…

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Botrista secures $120M in funding to fuel automated beverage platform growth

July 16, 2024

Botrista, the developer of a data-driven, automated beverage platform, has closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $12…