Starbucks selling Seattle's Best to Nestle

October 19, 2022

Starbucks is selling its Seattle's Best Coffee brand to Nestlé, with which the company established the Global Coffee Alliance in 2018.

Food hall operator lands $7M investment

October 18, 2022

Urbanspace, a national food hall brand with over 220 kitchens in seven cities, has partnered with Feenix Venture Partners on a $7 million credit to expand into…

Should booze be on your fast casual's menu?

by Katie Fairchild

The alcoholic drink market will hit over $261 billion this year and grow 10.51% through 2025, with 48% of that being spent in bars and restaurants. Katie…

Dickey's opening manufacturing, distribution plant

October 17, 2022

Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is broadening its barbecue horizons with the launch of a manufacturing and distribution plant, Wycliff Douglas Provisions…

Rubio's Coastal Grill partners with workplace delivery company

October 14, 2022

San Diego-based Rubio's Coastal Grill has created Foodja Cafe, allowing the 154-unit brand to provide thousands of fresh individual meals to employees…

WOWorks execs to discuss culinary operations at one-day virtual event

October 12, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

TaKorean CEO shares why employees stick around

Mike Lenard, founder and CEO of TaKorean, said the wages he saves by having highly capable people, as well as low turnover, create a model for ongoing…

Canadian restaurant industry recovery continues

October 10, 2022

The Canadian restaurant industry saw a 5% increase in visits in August compared to a year ago, according to data from The NPD Group.

sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…

CKE exec talks company's digital ecosystem at one-day virtual event

October 10, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Implementing self-service kiosks: Current trends and predictions for what’s next.

The role of in-person, face-to-face shopping and dining interactions has drastically changed. Register for the live webinar to find out what's next.

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Botrista raises $55M, hires former Zoup president to lead strategy

October 6, 2022

Botrista Beverages, a provider of automation technology and the inventor of The Botrista DrinkBot, has raised $55 million for expansion.

Genghis Grill debuting prototype focused on convenience

October 5, 2022

Dallas-based Genghis Grill will open a store next year integrating technology to allow guests to be in and out in under 15 minutes by placing an order through…

Skykit Joins the Datadog Marketplace

Skykit, a leader in digital signage and workplace experience solutions, announced today a new integration with Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and…

Vitamix and Smoothie King – The Perfect Blend

A long-standing partnership between a smoothie franchise and a provider of commercial blenders has proven to be a driver of growth for both companies.

Famous Dave's parent company sold to MYT

October 4, 2022

Montreal-based MTY Food Group Inc., which owns 80 restaurant brands spanning nearly 7,000 locations, has acquired BBQ Holdings Inc., a Minnesota-based company…

3 ways to enhance your catering offering

Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, reveals how one of his units has increased sales by 30% since last year.

Restaurant chains raise over $12M for minimum wage battle

October 3, 2022

Big food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks and McDonald's, have raised over $12 million dollars in efforts to reverse a California law that…

SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

SaaS, HaaS, and On-Premises: Different Go-to-Market Models for Software Developers and ISVs

Food relief efforts seek support in wake of Hurricane Ian

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food relief organizations are seeking donations as thousands of Floridians are in need of emergency supplies.