Consumers optimistically cautious about post-pandemic lifestyles

June 10, 2021

A majority of consumers believe life will get better and return to some kind of normal in the coming year, but most are expecting the changes resulting from…

Hattie B's 'flocks' to chip market

June 9, 2021

Hattie B's Hot Chicken has created Nashville Hot chicken chips in partnership with keto-friendly Flock Chicken Chips, a subsidiary of The Naked Market based in…

TalentReef Major Product Release Enables the Service Industry to Recruit and Hire 77% Faster

New innovative features help hourly employers deliver a streamlined applicant experience that increases applicant flow, reduces drop-off rates, and decreases…

Dickey's launches virtual burger brand

June 7, 2021

To create a new revenue stream for its franchisees, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched a delivery-only burger brand — Big Deal Burger. The concept first…

From Out-of-Date Online Ordering & POS System to Fully Integrated Digital Engine

Fast casual UNO Pizza embarked on a full-scale digital relaunch and saw an opportunity in early 2020 to upgrade their legacy online ordering system to unlock…

Scaling Your Business with an Experienced Service and Integration Provider

Does the maintenance of your business’ fleet and infrastructure lead to a poor customer experience, stressed-out staff, and all-around chaos? We are here to…

General Assembly Pizza goes public on Toronto exchange

June 3, 2021

Toronto-based fast casual pizza restaurant and pizza subscription service General Assembly Pizza is now listed on the Toronto TSXVenture Exchange under "GA," a…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: The Dairy Alliance Foodservice Partnership

As a part of the National Dairy Council and funded by US dairy farmers, The Dairy Alliance provides resources to restaurant chains to assist in the development…

Smaller, 'disadvantaged' restaurants get crack at LAX space

June 2, 2021

Small, local businesses and certified Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, known as ACDBE, now have an increased opportunity to win one of…

Chipotle launches 'Queen of Pride' competition

June 1, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating drag culture and supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations throughout June's Pride Month by hosting two events, Chipotle Queen of…

Fast Casual accepting nominations for 2021 Perfect Pitch

June 1, 2021

In hopes of discovering up-and-coming fast casual brands, Fast Casual is hosting its seventh annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 4 and is accepting nominations…

Italy’s Ali Group tops Middleby's bid for Welbilt

May 28, 2021

More than a month after Middleby Corp agreed to buy its competitor, Welbilt Inc., for $2.9 billion, the kitchen equipment company has received an all-cash…

FAT Brands signs exclusive deal with Pepsico

May 28, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of nine restaurant concepts including Fatburger, has signed an exclusive beverage partnership with PepsiCo Inc., according…

200 restaurant execs meeting in person -- finally

Early bird pricing ends today for the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit taking place this year Aug. 10-12, in Atlanta.

Wingstop makes minority investment in UK arm

May 25, 2021

Wingstop, which has more than 1,500 locations worldwide, has made a minority investment in its UK business, operated by Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd. The…

5 ways Eggs Up Grill CEO tackling labor shortages

Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, reveals how he finds and keeps employees during a time when brands are struggling to find workers.

Veggie Grill's meatless BBQ kit coming soon

May 21, 2021

Summers are for veggies, according to a press release from California-based Veggie Grill, which is launching a Summertime Plant-Based BBQ Kit.

Noodles & Co testing ghost kitchen

May 20, 2021

Noodles & Company, based in Colorado, is testing a ghost kitchen model in Chicago's Humboldt Park as a way to expand its 20 brick-and-mortar locations…

How Lee's Famous Recipe overcame hiring crisis with Conversational AI

Although many QSRs have reported that drive-thru traffic is now making up 80% of business thanks to the pandemic, unemployment packages have made it…

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BurgerFi tops FastCasual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers

May 19, 2021

After seven straight years of being named to Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, BurgerFi took the No.1 spot on the 2021 list.