Surviving as a Black foodpreneur in a changing economy

Damien Pierre, owner, Damis Famous Foods, describes how he implemented a delivery service through on demand apps and published cookbooks to get through the…

Cabana Burger increases delivery orders by 400% with Oracle

February 18, 2021

During the pandemic, Brazilian restaurant chain Cabana Burger had no choice but to switch over to an all-delivery model. With the help of Oracle MICROS…

Wingstop CEO positive about future despite Q4 loss

February 17, 2021

Although Wingstop Inc. missed Wall Street expectations Wednesday when it reported a fourth-quarter loss of $6.4 million or 21 cents per share, CEO Charlie…

McAlister’s president: 'We are winning with digital'

When dining rooms closed down at the onset of COVID-19, lines became too long at McAlister's Deli. President Joe Guith reveals what he did to fix the issue.

Scooter's Coffee signs multi-unit deal in Oklahoma

February 17, 2021

Scooter's Coffee has inked an agreement to add more than two dozen units in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, market, according to a company press release.

&Pizza CEO: 'Now is the right time for hourly wage increase'

&Pizza CEO Michael Lastoria, who disagrees with the National Restaurant Association's stance against raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, said…

Restaurant operators: 'Not the right time for wage boost'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

February 16, 2021

Leaders of Dickey's Barbecue, Firehouse Subs, Mooyah, Famous Toastery and Teriyaki Madness discuss when and if it's time to raise the federal minimum wage to…

How Caffe Nero won landlord-tenant lawsuit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although Caffe Nero said it failed to pay rent for six months at one of its Boston locations, a judge dismissed the landlord's motion requesting payment.

Time-tested Restaurant Technologies for a New Normal

Restaurant operators need all the help they can get while trying to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the tools they can use may already be in their…

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Inspire applies for Dunkin' ghost kitchen permit in Atlanta

February 12, 2021

Hot off its recent acquisition of the 32,000-store Dunkin' Brands, Inspire Brands is moving forward on construction of a Atlanta-based virtual kitchen…

Vending machines keep Portland restaurant in business on Valentine's Day

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Spanish tapas restaurant, Pix Patisserie in Portland, Oregon, has found a way to help customers treat their loved on Valentine's Day despite COVID-1…

Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants

February 11, 2021

Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer and East Harlem, New York resident, will take her jewelry vending machine to the streets of New York City for the first time as…

DoorDash partners with Cellex on COVID-19 testing kit effort

February 10, 2021

DoorDash and Cellex, which specializes in point-of-care testing, are teaming up to help restaurant employees get faster access to COVID-19 testing kits at a…

Chicken Salad Chick moving HQs to Atlanta

February 10, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is moving its headquarters from Auburn, Alabama, to Atlanta, with the office space opening in the first quarter of 2021 at the Vinings at…

Aloha Poke reimagining the brick-and-mortar concept

Chris Birkinshaw, CEO, Aloha Poke Co., discusses why brands should consider an order-and-pay-first model.

Just Salad launches meal kits with zero-plastic packaging

February 9, 2021

Just Salad has launched Housemade, a meal kit and grocery service available within delivery range of locations in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Chicago…

Clean Juice launches subscription cleansing service

February 9, 2021

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise with more than 100 stores, has created a subscription-based Cleanse Club in partnership with…

Girl Scouts partner with GrubHub to deliver contact-free cookies

February 9, 2021

It's Girl Scout cookie time again but like many events that have been changed by the coronavirus restrictions, there won't be any scouts selling door-to-door…

How Teriyaki Madness ducked and weaved past COVID-19

CEO Michael Haith explains how an adaptable spirit helped it make 2020 its most successful year ever.

Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy protection

February 8, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, less than a…