Food & Beverage News

Savory invests in Austin-based pizza brand

October 13, 2020

Mercato Partners Fund-owned Savory is investing in Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza concept based in Austin, according to a news release. This is the second such…

read now

BurgerFi throws down the chicken gauntlet

October 13, 2020

BurgerFi International has entered what's become known as the fast food industry's "Chicken Sandwich Wars" by debuting its Spicy Fi'ed Chicken Sandwich. By…

read now

Johnsonville offering breakfast sausage for foodservice operators

October 13, 2020

Johnsonville is now offering foodservice operators the chance to grow their breakfast sales with the launch of its premium breakfast sausage lineup, according…

read now

Ziggi's Coffee opening in Iowa

October 9, 2020

Longmont, Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has opened its first Iowa location in Ankeny, a suburb of Des Moines. The cafe's drive-thru is adjacent to Little…

read now

Famous Dave’s to add 25 restaurants nationwide

October 8, 2020

Famous Dave's recently signed a 25-unit development agreement to grow the BBQ brand in select locations across the U.S. — adding to its 125 existing locations…

read now

Ritual, PayPal, Venmo partner with Los Angeles to support local business

October 7, 2020

Mayor Eric Garcetti and the City of Los Angeles are partnering with Ritual, PayPal and Venmo to launch 'Open for Business' a collaborative effort to help LA's…

read now

LAX expands mobile food and beverage ordering

October 1, 2020

LAXOrderNow.com is a new food service program that lets hungry travelers coming through the Los Angeles International Airport use their mobile device to order…

read now

Midwest convenience chain launches burger-burrito mash-up

October 1, 2020

Thorntons. a Louisville, Kentucky-based convenience store chain, has launched a burger/burrito mash-up line designed to capture the attention of on-the-go…

read now

Fazoli's wings it with new concept

September 29, 2020

Although Fazoli's is best known for its fast Italian fare, the chain is rolling out chicken wings Wednesday at all company-owned locations. The 11 locations…

read now

Mod, &pizza push the vote

September 24, 2020

At least two pizza brands are helping to raise awareness about voter registration. At Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, all 27 locations of the chain will…

read now

Shake Shack reveals what's hot on the menu

September 23, 2020

Shake Shack Culinary guru Mark Rosati reveals that its hot chicken isn't the only spicy choice on the menu.

read now

'Dog Days' of August = better days for restaurants

September 23, 2020

Despite on-premise dining restrictions in slightly less than a quarter of restaurants in August, the rate of traffic and dollar declines eased slightly…

read now

Luckin facing steep fine

September 22, 2020

Chinese-based Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in self-service coffee machines in addition to being a coffee shop chain, is one of 43 companies facing a $9 million…

read now

Carne Asada returns to Chipotle

September 22, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Carne Asada to U.S restaurants for a limited time. The premium steak option will also return to the menu in Canada and…

read now

Impossible Burger is big in Canada

September 21, 2020

Only two weeks after its launch in Canada, Impossible Foods has partnered with nearly 200 burger chains — including Wahlburgers, Burger Priest and Red Robin …

read now

Corner Bakery offering meatless meatballs

September 21, 2020

After testing two meatless menu items — Beyond Meatball Panini and Beyond Meatball Linguine — in five Los Angeles restaurants, Corner Bakery is adding them to…

read now

Huey Magoo's hits growth streak

September 14, 2020

Huey Magoo's has struck deals with franchisees to open throughout Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia. The Flordia-based chain's plans include five…

read now

Cava adding veggie rice to menu

September 14, 2020

Cava has added RightRice, a lower-carb veggie rice option, to the menu at its 100-plus restaurants across the U.S. The shelf-stable rice is made from 90…

read now

NRA to Congress: 'We need aid now'

September 14, 2020

The pandemic has caused nearly one in six U.S. restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) to close either permanently or long-term, and about …

read now

Just Salad launching Climatarian menu

September 14, 2020

Just Salad is marking Climate Week 2020 (Sept. 21-27) Thursday by launching a climatarian menu, featuring seven items with low greenhouse gas emissions…

read now