Just Salad earns B Corp certification

April 20, 2023

Just Salad has earned B Corp certification, which means it completed an extensive review process — administered by B Lab — to assess performance across five…

Pei Wei refreshes menu, design, app

April 19, 2023

After being acquired in 2019 by West Coast Capital, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has been busy with enhancements to the menu, growth and technology of the brand. Its…

Salad And Go expanding Houston footprint

April 18, 2023

Salad And Go is partnering with Houston-based Baker Katz, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in retail tenant representation, investment…

Sweetgreen on mission toward sustainability

April 18, 2023

Sweetgreen reported Tuesday that it purchased over 5 million pounds of organic greens, with 65% of its produce suppliers using organic, integrated pest…

DSA Signage Relocates to State-of-the-Art Facility

DSA Signage, a leader in the signage industry, has relocated to a new facility in Rancho Dominguez, CA. The move will enable the company to expand its…

Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…

Cleveland Range, Cres Cor tap FSGenius for online training

April 13, 2023

FSGenius, a technology and services company helping the foodservice equipment and supplies industry to improve training, has added two publishers to its online…

Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

Freddy's launches prototype designed for efficiency

April 13, 2023

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened a corporate-owned location in Belleville, Illinois, featuring its latest restaurant design.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 10th Florida location

April 13, 2023

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened its latest location in Palatka, Florida. The opening marks the brand's tenth in Florida and 31st nationwide…

Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…

PizzaForno opening on NASA campus

April 12, 2023

The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.

BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…

Craveworthy Brands acquiring Mongolian Concepts

April 12, 2023

Craveworthy Brands, which owns Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap and Lucky Cat Poke Company, is acquiring Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and…

Corporate digital signage starter guide for your workplace

Do you want to communicate more effectively in your workplace? Corporate digital signage is easy to implement in offices. It’s a dynamic, engaging and highly…

Tropical Smoothie ends Q1 with positive same-store sales

April 7, 2023

Tropical Smoothie Cafe ended Q1 2023 with positive same-store sales driven in part by digital campaigns and menu innovation, according to CMO Deborah von…

Sandwiching Success: Unveiling The Power Of POS Tech In Our Latest Deli EBook

In our latest eBook, “3 Ways POS Tech and Hardware Improve Deli Operations and Customer Experiences,” we delve into the transformative power of modern…

Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery

April 6, 2023

The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.

Cafe Rio opening digital cafe in Utah

April 4, 2023

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, known for its Sweet Pork Barbacoa, is opening a digital cafe next week in Vineyard, Utah. The digital location allows for easy pick-up…

D’Angelo CXO reveals 3 ways to refresh legacy brands

Deena McKinley, chief experience officer of D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, shares how the 56-year-old brand has innovated for the future while staying true to…