Velvet Taco launching Chat GPTaco

July 10, 2023

Dallas-based Velvet Taco is promoting its latest LTO, the Chat GPTaco, developed by Chef Venecia Willis using the latest artificial intelligence generator…

Food delivery services sue NYC to block pay stipulation

July 10, 2023

DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats are suing New York City to stop the minimum pay rules that go into effect this week.

Firehouse Subs unveils kitchen redesign

July 10, 2023

Firehouse Subs has unveiled a new kitchen design at its Jacksonville, Florida, restaurant. The store is located at 11700 San Jose Blvd.

2nd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to aid pizzeria operators with busy schedules

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, hosted by Pizza Marketplace and PDQ Signature Systems, offers pizzeria owners and operators learning opportunities from…

Could 1 of these 4 fast casuals be the 'next Cava?'

Placer.ai's Bracha Arnold took a closer look at the location analytics of five fast-growing dining chains to see what is setting them apart from their…

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3 ways Sip Fresh is reinventing the fast casual beverage industry

Sharon Arthofer, founder and CEO of Sip Fresh and the first franchisee of Wetzel's Pretzels, discusses how the brand's franchising concept and unique offerings…

Nekter opening 200th location

June 29, 2023

For Steve and Alexis Schulze, it seems like just yesterday when they opened their first Nekter Juice Bar in 2010, but the co-founders will celebrate their…

Shake Shack, Scooter's Coffee execs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Idris Stover, Shake Shack's director of diversity, equity, inclusion and culture, and Nathan Lester, senior director of drive-thru innovation at Scooter's…

Inked Tacos, The Original Hot Chicken opening dual-branded location

June 28, 2023

Inked Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken, owned by Atlanta-based Experiential Brands, are opening a dual-branded location in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Everytable raises $25M

June 27, 2023

Everytable, whose mission is to make nutritious food more accessible, has raised $25 million in the initial closing of its Series C-2 preferred stock…

SynergySuite Launches Leading Restaurant Operations, Food Safety Tools

SynergySuite, a leading restaurant back-of-house software provider, has released a complete redesign of their operations and food safety modules. This launch…

What Are Connected Workstations & Why Are They Beneficial?

Discover the benefits of connected workstations for businesses. Learn how they can increase productivity, streamline workflows, save costs, and enhance…

Diners craving value as restaurant industry rebounds

June 22, 2023

As restaurant dining returns to pre-pandemic levels, diners are craving value, willing to pay for convenience and want quality when ordering takeout.

Over half of Americans have negative view of tipping

June 22, 2023

A good number of Americans, 66%, have a negative view of tipping, and nearly one in three think the tipping culture is out of control.

Shake Shack increasing representation of women, people of color in leadership roles

June 22, 2023

Shake Shack made over 2,600 internal promotions, with 55% going to women and 77% going to people of color in 2022, according to the New York-based chain's…

Can a restaurant have 'too much tech?'

June 19, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes have spent the past few years investing in a variety of technologies to help them understand the health of their brands, gain…

Dissecting the numbers behind Cava's IPO

by Ezra Carmel — Content Writer, Placer.ai

Ezra Carmel dives into the location analytics behind Cava's growth in a turbulent economic climate.

Organic fast casual concept opening in Southern California

June 15, 2023

Amy's Drive Thru, an organic and vegetarian concept, is opening its fifth location. The store, in Thousand Oaks, California, marks its first restaurant in…

Cava going public

June 15, 2023

Washingon, D.C.-based Cava Group Inc., a 260-unit Mediterranean fast casual brand, is making its debut Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange, pricing 14.4…