New York Fries adds 2nd US location

February 13, 2024

New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept with 100 restaurants across Canada and 25 throughout the Middle East, has opened a corporate-owned location at Menlo…

These 10 fast-food items pack the most calories

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After reviewing 47 of the most popular fast food restaurants in the U.S., pricelisto.com reveals the menu items that pack the most calories.

Sales surging at Juice It Up

February 9, 2024

Juice It Up finished 2023 with strong sales and a robust development pipeline. In 2023, systemwide sales surged past $43 million — up 38% over five years. The…

Capriotti's cutting build-out costs

February 9, 2024

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone are embarking on a partnership with WeBuild Global, a fabrication, design and construction company, to reimage and…

Why Shake Shack, Wingstop ended 2023 on top

Placer.ai's Lila Margalit dives into the data behind Shake Shack and Wingstop to reveal why they performed so well during the final quarter of 2023 and what…

Same-store sales up 11.5% at Smoothie King

February 8, 2024

Smoothie King, which has over 1,100 locations, reported this week that it saw an 11.5% jump in same-store sales and positive traffic growth in 2023. The brand…

Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…

4 restaurant trends staying beyond 2024

by Julie Gregg — Director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence, Toast

After polling nearly 1,000 restaurant operators, Julie Gregg, director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence at Toast, reveals four strategies that…

Pepper Lunch names industry vet COO

February 2, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey to serve as COO. Previously, he had been…

Starbucks boosts Q1 2024 results, but misses expectations

January 31, 2024

Starbucks boosted its sales and earnings for Q1 2024 but cut its full year guidance after missing its sales and earnings projections. Highlights from an…

Roots Chicken providing ownership opportunities for marginalized community members

January 31, 2024

Texas-based Roots Chicken Shak is launching a franchise model designed with a low footprint to eliminate food waste and a streamlined menu centered around chef…

Savory invests in smoothie chain

January 31, 2024

Utah-based Savory, which funds Swig, Mo' Bettahs, Via 313, Saigon Hustle and Hash Kitchen, has partnered with the Virginia-based smoothie brand, South Block…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

Craveworthy Brands investing in Dirty Dough Cookies

January 24, 2024

Craveworthy Brands, the platform company behind Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, Flat Top Grill, Lucky Cat…

Fast casual Thai concept gearing up for franchising

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

GAI NYC specializes in Khao Mun Gai, a chicken rice dish popular in Southeast Asia.

From spills to sustainability: How dry towels are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability efforts

Innovation is allowing restaurant operators to easily and seamlessly incorporate sustainability into their operations, catering to socially conscience…

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Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer launching virtual BBQ brand

January 18, 2024

AC Barbeque, created by comedians Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, will serve students at Jackson State University, a public historically black…

Pincho adding 3rd Houston store

January 18, 2024

Pincho Burgers and Kebabs is opening its third Houston-area location Friday at 9662 Hwy., 242, next to H-E-B and the Harper's Preserve community.

Table Needs Capital Launches to Provide Access to Flexible Restaurant Financing

Control cash flow while investing in growth with Table Needs Capital

Big Chicken serving athletes

January 17, 2024

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is now available at IMG Academy, a boarding school for student-athletes that is responsible for filling nearly one-quarter…