Starbucks pulling out of Russia after 15 years

May 23, 2022

Starbucks is ending its relationship with Russia after 15 years, according to a CNBC.com report.

Wow Bao wins big at 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala

May 23, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As in past years, the Top 100 isn’t solely focused on the most profitable or fastest-growing brands. Of course, those elements are important and often come…

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2022 Excellence in Food Safety

Download this white paper to learn how Steritech's 7 Pillars of Food Safety Excellence can help you strengthen food safety culture at your restaurant. We are…

Focus Brands International, Auxis team up on support center

May 20, 2022

Focus Brands International, a developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands, is teaming up with consulting and outsourcing firm Auxis, on an…

Discover the Many Benefits High Oleic Soybean Oil Offers Food Service Companies and Consumers

Soybean oil is the leading edible oil globally, with continued improvements in the nutritional profile and functionality offering solutions to food service and…

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Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100 improves variety and speed for drive-thrus

May 17, 2022

Coca-Cola has launched its Freestyle 8100, a back-of-house dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion, according to a press release. The…

Jack in the Box Selects Jolt as Exclusive Food Safety Software Vendor

Jack in the Box Inc. has selected Jolt, the leader in digital food safety and operations execution software, to be their exclusive vendor for digital food…

Big Chicken popping up in Saudi Arabia

May 16, 2022

Big Chicken, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's craft-casual chicken concept, is set to open a seasonal pop-up location during Jeddah Season in Jeddah, Saudi…

Cutting the POS Cable: POS Reporting from the Comfort of Your Couch

Moving to a cloud-based POS reporting and analytics system opens up a whole new world of deeper insights into your business and increased job satisfaction.

Germicidal light: New tools in the war against restaurant pathogens

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts weigh in on what tools are available to ensure a facility is safe from dangerous pathogens

Schlotzsky's debuts double drive-thru prototype

May 16, 2022

Schlotzsky's has opened its first Design 1000 restaurant in Oklahoma City. Introduced in Q4 2020 alongside the single drive-thru Design 1800, the Design 100…

Chopt rolling out contactless-only location

May 13, 2022

Chopt, a fast casual salad chain is expanding its footprint next month in Virginia with a sustainable restaurant design set to open in the Ballston Exchange at…

Carry-out losing traction thanks to delivery, drive-thru options

May 13, 2022

More restaurant customers than ever are visiting the drive-thru and using delivery services compared to carrying out food orders.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop integrates catering into online order platform

May 12, 2022

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Texas-based restaurant group, has integrated catering orders into its online ordering platform.

Shuckin' Shack looks to ramp up bar sales this summer

May 12, 2022

Shuckin' Shack, a 16-unit franchise based out of North Carolina, has enjoyed recent success through its bar sales and is looking to emphasize the sale of…

Scooter's Coffee opening second Omaha distribution center

May 12, 2022

Scooter's Coffee, a specialty coffee drive-thru franchise, plans to open a second Omaha distribution center with Harvest Roasting, its vertically integrated…

Sysco posts strong Q3 2022 sales, earnings

May 11, 2022

Sysco Corp. posted strong sales and earnings for Q3 2022 against the prior year period, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

Emerging Trends in Restaurant Health

Watch Fast Casual and solution leaders Bluezone by Middleby and Powerhouse Dynamics as they discuss how restaurants can protect the health and safety of…

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Wichcraft popping up in Denver for limited-time only

May 10, 2022

Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio is hoping to cast a spell on Denver residents with his NYC-based sandwich concept, Wichcraft, opening Tuesday for a limited-time…