Wonder acquiring Grubhub for $650M

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 13, 2024

Wonder, a digital food hall offering multi-restaurant ordering, is acquiring Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for $650 million, including $500 million of…

Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…

Olo, ezCater team up to simplify catering menu management for restaurants

November 8, 2024

Restaurant technology provider Olo Inc. has a new integration with ezCater, a food tech platform for workplaces in the US, to streamline catering menu…

Angry Chickz bringing the heat to Tracy, California

November 7, 2024

Angry Chickz, a Southern California-born brand serving Nashville hot chicken, is set to fire up its next Golden State location Friday in Tracy, California. The…

Sweetgreen reports 3Q loss despite revenue increase

November 7, 2024

Despite reporting a 13% Q3 revenue increase, Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen saw a loss per share of 18 cents. Analysts projected a loss of 14 cents, according to…

How Pollo Campero uses tourism to scout real estate

by Blas Escarcega — VP of Franchise Development, Pollo Campero

Blas Escarcega, VP of Franchise of Pollo Campero, discusses how the brand harnessed the power of tourism, to open in high-traffic, tourist-friendly areas to…

Table Needs Leads High-Impact Educational Sessions at Food Truck Owners Expo Orlando

Table Needs will lead three educational sessions at the FTO Expo Orlando on Nov. 12-13, 2024, covering food truck ownership mindset, marketing effectiveness…

Nekter's marketing, technology leaders working together to grow brand

November 5, 2024

Nekter Juice Bar has implemented a dual-executive approach aligning its marketing and technology strategies to help double its footprint to 500 locations in…

Bruxie opening on 2 college campuses

November 5, 2024

Southern California-born Bruxie, which serves waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes, is adding two Los Angeles college communities next…

5 secrets to unlocking a cult-like following

Scott Snyder, CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, shares his insight on how brands can tap into the average consumer’s need for belonging; ultimately leading to…

Naf Naf rolls out Tractor beverages

November 1, 2024

Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill is adding refreshers made by Tractor Beverage Company to the menu.

The Access Group acquiring Paytronix

November 1, 2024

The Access Group, a provider of business management software to mid-market organizations in Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific, is acquiring US-based…

How PDQ Chicken Brings Back 50% of Unhappy Guests

PDQ Chicken, a fast-casual chain, faced challenges managing guest feedback for its 50+ locations, especially with off-premise business comprising 80% of sales.

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Starbucks canceling upcharges on non-dairy milk

October 31, 2024

When Starbucks releases its holiday-inspired retail line next week (Nov. 7) customers in U.S. and Canada company-owned and operated stores will no longer pay…

Revenue up nearly 15% at Shake Shack

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 30, 2024

Shake Shack posted a solid Q3 earnings report Wednesday, featuring a revenue growth of 14.7% and same-store sales growth of 4.4%. It also saw a 28% jump in…

Kreation Juicery entering pet foods market

October 29, 2024

Kreation Organic Juicery, a 25-unit brand founded in 2007 in Los Angeles, is now serving pets via Kreation Pets, opening Thursday in Manhattan Beach at 130…

How catering is increasing sales, actionable growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a webinar sponsored by Checkmate, three experts look at how catering is increasing sales, trending upwards in its category and building its own business.

What the interest rate cut means for restaurant growth

by Kevin Bryla — Chief Marketing Officer, SpotOn

By Kevin Bryla, head of Customer Experience at SpotOn, reveals how operators should optimize in by year's end.

Shipley Do-Nuts posts 15th consecutive quarter of positive sales

October 28, 2024

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts posted its 15th consecutive quarter of positive sales, growing unit count to 360 stores and adding restaurant industry marketing…

How Taziki's Mediterranean Café Skyrocketed Survey Volume - Ovation Case Study

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine, has achieved significant success through its partnership with Ovation. Taziki’s…

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