Dickey's retail line available in Hawaii supermarkets

September 21, 2022

After reporting solid sales of its bake-in-a-bag ribs at grocery stores in Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, Dickey's Barbecue Pit will test them in Times…

Chicken Guy launches catering menu

September 21, 2022

Orlando-based Chicken Guy has created a catering menu for its two Tennesse locations in Nashville and Gatlinburg. In partnership with Chef, author and Emmy…

Parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream files for bankruptcy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream and Tony Sacco's has filed for Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy protection.

Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe's

September 20, 2022

Salad Collective, the Golden, Colorado-based parent company of Mad Greens and Snappy Salads, has acquired Tokyo Joe's and will continue to accentuate its…

Webinar explores how Mr. Pickle's uses tech to succeed in industry

September 16, 2022

Restaurants are looking for ways to get ahead in a competitive market. This is even more critical when a brand supports franchises wile also juggling corporate…

Report: Gen Zs favor QSRs, especially fast casual

September 16, 2022

Older Gen Zs, ranging in age from 18 to 24, favor taste and the definition of value when dining out, preferring QSRs, particularly fast casual, according to a…

Restaurant customers want more deals, drive-thru visits remain strong

September 16, 2022

Restaurant customers are seeking out deals and mobile app offers, with three in four looking for discounts more often due to increasing menu prices, and two in…

Can Starbucks hit 55K units by 2030?

Starbucks sales in China are expected to nearly double over the next three years, while store count will increase 50%, reaching 9,000 stores. Globally, the…

#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.

Pita Mediterranean getting creative to fight inflation

September 12, 2022

Pita Mediterranean Street Food, led by founder and CEO Nour Rabai, is succeeding despite inflation, a challenge facing nearly every restaurant in the market.

Free webinar to teach viewers how to recession-proof restaurants

September 8, 2022

It's been a rough couple of years for many restaurants. Between supply and labor shortages, the pandemic and a likely recession, restaurants are feeling the…

How to Improve Teamwork in Your Restaurant

Teamwork is vital to increasing efficiency in restaurants. The more your team works together, the more efficient they will be, and the more revenue your…

WaBa Grill's Q2 same-store sales up 2%

September 7, 2022

WaBa Grill has reported that its Q2 same-store sales rose to $43.7 million — up 2.2% from the previous year.

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

6 Tips to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

At the end of 2021, there were 14.5 million people working in the restaurant industry. While this is still 1 million less than the industry’s pre-pandemic…

Why limited-menu concepts are the future of franchising

Chris Wyland, chief development oficer, of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, describes why a limited menu is a recipe for success.

Au Bon Pain reveals 'bold' prototype

September 6, 2022

Au Bon Pain has revealed a store design that promotes convenience and off-premise dining without straying from the chain's roots as a French bakery, Au Bon…

A Look at Restaurant Food Labeling: What are Food Labels & Why Do We Need Them?

Did you know, that in 1850, President Zachary Taylor consumed contaminated food at a fundraising event, which ultimately led to his death? In this blog post…

Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems

September 1, 2022

More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.

How to Create a Food-Safety-First Culture and Always be Audit Ready

Did you know September is national food safety education month? Here are some tips to help you create an operational culture focused on food safety in your…