Slutty Vegan stars in Pepsi-created docuseries celebrating Black-owned restaurants

August 18, 2021

Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based vegan fast casual founded by Pinky Cole, will appear in a mini-episodic docuseries, "You Have to Taste This," created by Pepsi…

Pyromart intros retailing platform

August 18, 2021

Pyromart, a pyrotechnic pop-up retail platform, has introduced a platform for restaurants and retailers to support seasonal events such as football firework…

Gimbal Lands on the Inc. 5000 For Fifth Year in a Row

LOS ANGELES, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Gimbal ranked for the fifth year in a row on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious…

Whataburger, sports retailer launch apparel line

August 16, 2021

Fast casual Whataburger and Academy Sports + Outdoors have launched an apparel line called Magellan Outdoors x Whataburger.

Pollo Loco feeding (Miami) Dolphins

August 16, 2021

Miami-based Pollo Tropical has become the official chicken of the Miami Dolphins thanks to a three-year agreement that includes in-game, in-market and…

Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs

August 13, 2021

The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…

Quizno's shifts to rebranding effort

August 12, 2021

REGO Restaurant Group, owners of Quizno's, is working on a comprehensive rebranding plan with consulting firm Prophet and will launch several prototype…

Farmer Boys celebrating big anniversary this month

August 12, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California fast casual known for its burgers, will celebrate a milestone this month — its 40th anniversary on Aug. 25.

Chipotle shows teacher support with hefty school supply effort

August 10, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is showing its support for teachers as it launches a $100,000 supply reimbursement effort as the school season kicks off.

Clean Juice recruits Tim Tebow for commercial TV spots

August 10, 2021

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has released a 30-second TV commercial featuring professional athlete and philanthropist Tim Tebow…

Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.

Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Panda Express spreading good fortune on special tour

August 5, 2021

Panda Express is all about spreading good fortune and is driving a nationwide good fortune tour effort via its philanthropic Panda Cares Foundation.

Whataburger teams with Feeding America to celebrate legacy

August 4, 2021

In an effort to celebrate its legacy while also supporting local communities, fast casual brand Whataburger is hosting a special event during its annual…

Applying Marketing Principles to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

Recruitment tactics that worked a year ago aren’t enough today. Could digital marketing be the key? In this webinar, executives from Chipotle, Boloco, and…

Starbucks, Nestle advance global collaboration strategy

July 27, 2021

Starbucks and Nestle are aiming to bring Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America.

Bellagreen launches loyalty app to drive a more convenient experience

July 23, 2021

Bellagreen launched a loyalty app called "b green Rewards" this week that aims to give customers an easier, faster and more convenient experience while also…

Summit attendees, sponsors working together to help Atlanta's homeless

Over 300 attendees will spend an hour filling 1,500 bags with essential items for the homeless during the Community Give Back Party at the Restaurant…

Virtual restaurant network expands brand portfolio

July 21, 2021

Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.

Savory Restaurant Fund leader talks creating loyal customers, raving fans

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Alonso Castañeda, VP of brand development and strategy for the Savory Restaurant Fund, shared how the portfolio of brands is harnessing social listening and…

Sweetgreen's Seasonal Sounds brings music to lunch breaks

July 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has a new way to keep customers humming during lunch via Seasonal Sounds, a platform allowing them to download curated playlists.