Ya Oaxaca receives $100K from PepsiCo

December 9, 2024

PepsiCo named Ya Oaxaca, a food company that crafts artisanal Mexican mole sauces, adobos and salsas, the winner of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos…

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

How tracking tools helped restaurants reduce food waste by $400M

December 5, 2024

Restaurant365 customers operating over 40,000 locations in the U.S. have reduced food waste in 2024 by nearly $400 million thanks to the restaurant management…

Taco Cabana doubling down on smaller prototype

December 5, 2024

Taco Cabana is opening its second location featuring its next-generation building prototype in Houston. It debuted the design, featuring a streamlined design…

Crumbl Cookies launches catering

December 4, 2024

Workplaces across the United States may now order Crumbl Cookies via ezcater.com and the ezCater app. "Joining forces with ezCater will not only satisfy the…

Cherry Bounce finalizes acquisition of Party Fowl

December 4, 2024

Cherry Bounce Hospitality, a Raleigh-based restaurant group that owns a portfolio of restaurant concepts that include Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill, Trudy's…

Food pickup lockers help restaurant operators lower costs

As more restaurants depend on delivery and carryout services to remain profitable, balancing speed with security and efficiency is crucial. Food pickup lockers…

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SynergySuite Secures Spot at #37 in Deloitte 2024 Technology Fast 50 Awards

SynergySuite is thrilled to announce its inclusion at number 37 in the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, marking another milestone in the company’s…

Moxies launching customizable franchise design

December 2, 2024

Moxies, a fast casual concept with 59 locations across the United States and Canada, has partnered with DesignAgency to introduce a streamlined and…

Fast casual industry nearing $150B by 2028

November 26, 2024

The U.S. fast casual industry will grow $65.2 billion to hit $149.96 billion by 2028, according to Technavio, a research firm that predicted that it will grow…

How tech can streamline restaurant operations

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Technology can help restaurants in many ways, but it plays an especially impactful role in operations. With the right tech stack, restaurants can reduce wait…

Maximize holiday catering: 4 delivery solutions that protect profits

by Alex Vasilkin — Co-founder and CEO, Cartwheel

Alex Vasilkin, co-founder and CEO of Cartwheel, describes how restaurants can maximize holiday catering profits while ensuring every dish arrives party-ready.

Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…

Sandwich market to grow $43.8M over 3 years

November 21, 2024

The global sandwich market will grow $43.8 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio, a research firm predicting Thursday that the market will grow at a…

Perkins-backed Griddle & Go opening 10 New Jersey locations

November 21, 2024

Perkins American Food Co. will open up to 10 locations of its fast casual concept, Griddle & Go franchise, in New Jersey, thanks to a deal with the…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025

November 20, 2024

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…

Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…

Why 'authenticity' is secret ingredient for Mexican brands looking to stand out

by Temoc Morfin — Founder and CEO, Cilantro Taco Grill

Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, discusses why it developed the Cilantro Taco Grill Tortilla Factory to ensure corporate restaurants were…

Kansas City home to 1,000th Chipotlane

November 20, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its 1,000th Chipotlane, which features a digital order pick-up lane, on Thursday in Olathe, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.

Delta serving Shake Shack in 1st class

November 20, 2024

Delta is teaming up with Shake Shack to serve burgers at 30,000 feet on flights out of Boston. Customers sitting in First Class on routes over 900 miles may…