Mici Italian to open 1st Texas location

May 31, 2022

Mici Italian will open its first Texas store, in Frisco, in early July. The unit is owned and operated by franchisee Carlos Smith, who has plans to develop…

Meal prices on the rise, customers tipping more

May 31, 2022

Despite inflation increasing the price of orders, Americans are tipping more and the average price of an order increased by 7%.

Using data to examine return of restaurant business

May 26, 2022

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by multiple challenges this year, including rising costs, supply chain issues and labor problems. Slowly but surely…

Dine-in on growth reflects consumer breaking free from pandemic behavior

May 26, 2022

On-premise dining sales are up 46% from Q1 2022 compared to the same time last year, and takeout and delivery sales are down 7% in the same period.

Freebirds rolling out new prototype

by Bill Bellissimo — Founder & CEO, CrunchTime! Information Systems

May 25, 2022

Texas-based Freebirds World Burrito is unveiling a restaurant prototype this year with updated interiors, murals, seating, a patio and lighting enhancements.

Dig opens innovative concept in NYC

May 24, 2022

Dig, a vegetable-focused, multi-format restaurant group, has opened a location, Dig on 4th, at 127 4th Ave. in New York City, according to a press release.

Revel Systems debuts integrated loyalty toolkit

May 24, 2022

Revel Systems, a cloud-native POS and business management platform, is debuting Revel Loyalty, powered by Como, an in-house loyalty system for small to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:

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…