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…

Fired Pie files for bankruptcy protection

November 19, 2024

Phoenix-based Fired Pie, a regional fast casual chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Arizona, according to an AZFamily…

Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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Jersey Mike’s acquired for $8B

November 19, 2024

Asset management firm Blackstone, which recently invested in Tropical Smoothie Cafe and 7Brew, is acquiring Jersey Mike's for $8 billion, according to the AP.

Preventing restaurant legal landmines

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

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, held in Denver examined how restaurants can avoid legal landmines.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association reveals new identity

November 18, 2024

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has revealed a new identity for the 72-year-old organization, now branded IFMA The Food Away from Home…

How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.

Restaurant catering: Comprehensive vs non-comprehensive solutions

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Erle Dardick discusses what makes for a comprehensive vs non-comprehensive catering solution.

Pita Pit reveals tech-savvy drive-thru prototype

November 13, 2024

Pita Pit USA, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, has created a drive-thru prototype featuring modular scalability…

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…