Saladworks opens new concept design restaurant in Charlotte
New store format offers cost reductions, higher guest engagement Saladworks opened a store in Charlotte, N.C. with a new restaurant […]
California Pizza Kitchen opens at New Salt Lake City International Airport
Restaurant located in Concourse A West of The New SLC California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened at The New Salt Lake […]
National Restaurant Association calls for bipartisan support for restaurants as 17 percent of them projected to close permanently
Industry on track to lose $240B in sales, 100K restaurants The National Restaurant Association sent a letter to Congress and […]
Nearly one-third of consumers have not dined out at a restaurant in the past week: Technomic Insights
That metric marks steady improvement from April Nearly one-third of consumers, or 32 percent, have not dined out at restaurant […]
White Castle launches loyalty program Craver Nation systemwide
New program offers personalized rewards White Castle launched a new loyalty program, Craver Nation, across its system as it edges […]
Cava adds RightRice vegetable-rice blend to menu as base, Chicken bowl
Fast casual becomes first national restaurant partner of RightRice Cava announced it had debuted RightRice at all of its restaurants […]
LLCP acquires Tropical Smoothie Cafe in partnership with management team
With 870 locations, fast casual has more room to grow Private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) acquired Tropical […]
Focus Brands bolsters leadership team with four promotions, two, new executive hires
Franchise-centric restaurant company also realigns brands, adding management layer Focus Brands promoted four new executives and hired two new leaders […]
Burger King reveals its concept-store design of the future
QSR preparing for touchless future amid COVID-19 pandemic with Restaurant of Tomorrow Burger King revealed its plans for a touchless […]
Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger debuts
As burger chain shows, ’tis season to add excitement to QSR menus Wendy’s launched a new Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger […]
Consortium led by Thai Union Group acquires remaining equity stake in Red Lobster Seafood Company
Golden Gate Capital exits investment after six years Global seafood supplier Thai Union Group and a consortium of investors have […]
National Restaurant Association launches new ad, campaign to bring back customers to dining rooms
‘Restaurant Revival’ is multifaceted campaign to support recovery In a new ad aimed at bringing back diners to the sights […]
Carl’s Jr Steakhouse Angus Thickburger debuts with wine pairing box option
Collaboration with Nocking Points offers at-home ‘steak + wine’ experience Carl’s Jr. added a new Steakhouse Angus Thickburger to the […]
Panera Bread expands ordering options via Google Platforms, including Search, Maps, Home Assistant
Fast casual’s off-premises biz to become more seamless with integration Panera Bread expanded its off-premises business and ordering platform with […]
Restaurant customers open to delivery charges, favor restaurant self-delivery: research study
Restaurant operators may benefit from new pricing strategies Customers are open to delivery charges as long as they are fair, […]
Chipotle returns to last year’s sales levels with digital-sales boost: 2Q financial results
Order-ahead pickup now accounts for more than 25 percent of sales Chipotle Mexican Grill has been leveraging its digital channel […]
Chipotle adds new certified, organic beverage line, fund stream for farmers
New Organic Lemonade, Aguas Frescas flavors featured Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a new line of beverages that feature certified, Organic […]
Flippy, AI take center stage in White Castle’s next kitchen evolution
ROAR version of kitchen robot, AI headed to century-old burger chain Flippy is on a rail, and on a roll […]
How restaurants reduce friction in ordering
Customers attracted to restaurants that offer convenience, safety As restaurants reopen, many consumers are looking to return to dining rooms. […]
Restaurant industry adds back 40 percent of U.S. jobs gained: June report
National Restaurant Association provides employment update According to a report from the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry added back […]
Burger King reformulates Whopper to remove artificial ingredients
Re-engineered Whopper to list ingredients on wrapper for limited time to mark milestone Burger King has re-engineered the Whopper to […]
National Restaurant Association responds to CDC study linking dining out with higher risk for COVID-19
Report fairly faulty in methodology, conclusions, suggests Association The National Restaurant Association is pushing back against a report from the […]
Applebee’s offers $8.99 Burger Bundle on National Cheeseburger Day
Chain continues to feature burgers, amid their popularity Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill launched a new promotion for National Cheeseburger […]
Ruby Tuesday introduces Pasta Americana menu
New value-based menu starts at $11.99 Ruby Tuesday launched a new Pasta Americana menu with dishes that start at $11.99. […]
Teriyaki Madness plans big expansion in Wisconsin, Brookfield restaurant opening
New agreement to lead to five locations in the state, one in Illinois Teriyaki Madness plans to expand to Wisconsin […]
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National Restaurant Association responds to CDC study linking dining out with higher risk for COVID-19
Report fairly faulty in methodology, conclusions, suggests Association The National Restaurant Association is pushing back against a report from the […]
Nearly one-third of consumers have not dined out at a restaurant in the past week: Technomic Insights
That metric marks steady improvement from April Nearly one-third of consumers, or 32 percent, have not dined out at restaurant […]
Burger King reveals its concept-store design of the future
QSR preparing for touchless future amid COVID-19 pandemic with Restaurant of Tomorrow Burger King revealed its plans for a touchless […]
US Foods Ghost Kitchens solution for independent restaurants unveiled
Preparatory program for restaurant operators includes robust training, marketing support US Foods announced it had launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens […]
Restaurant Technology ›
Burger King reveals its concept-store design of the future
QSR preparing for touchless future amid COVID-19 pandemic with Restaurant of Tomorrow Burger King revealed its plans for a touchless […]
Panera Bread expands ordering options via Google Platforms, including Search, Maps, Home Assistant
Fast casual’s off-premises biz to become more seamless with integration Panera Bread expanded its off-premises business and ordering platform with […]
Taco Bell introduces Go Mobile store format, an order-ahead prototype
As order-ahead becomes increasingly popular, Taco Bell readies new format Taco Bell introduced a new design concept, unveiling the Taco […]
Tortas Frontera expands to Downtown Chicago via Kitchen United MIX ghost kitchen
Mexican fast casual has expansive reach out of MIX in Near North Side, Tortazo Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless has partnered […]
How restaurants attract, retain employees amid a COVID-19 pandemic
Employees are central to restaurant reopening success The easing of COVID-19 restrictions around the country means more restaurant companies reopening […]
Bojangles debuts Mtn Dew Southern Shock with PepsiCo
New topical punch drink is exclusive to Bojangles Bojangles partnered with Mtn Dew, a PepsiCo beverage brand, to debut Mtn […]
Bonefish Grill launches expanded menu with seafood, surf + turf pairings
Casual-dining chain’s additions highlight combos, family bundles Bonefish Grill launched an expanded menu with new pairings of its seafood-centric offerings. […]
US Foods Ghost Kitchens solution for independent restaurants unveiled
Preparatory program for restaurant operators includes robust training, marketing support US Foods announced it had launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens […]
Tortas Frontera expands to Downtown Chicago via Kitchen United MIX ghost kitchen
Mexican fast casual has expansive reach out of MIX in Near North Side, Tortazo Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless has partnered […]
Taco Bell introduces Go Mobile store format, an order-ahead prototype
As order-ahead becomes increasingly popular, Taco Bell readies new format Taco Bell introduced a new design concept, unveiling the Taco […]
Yum China opens Taco Bell in Liangmaqiao District, Beijing
Beijing store first for brand in China’s capital city Yum China, the exclusive licensee of Yum Brands in China, opened […]
Papa John’s debuts Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia LTO
Limited-time offer joins Papadia lineup for a short time Papa John’s debuted a Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia as a limited-time […]
Domino’s introduces Chicken Taco, Cheeseburger Pizzas
Ad spots, Instagram, Twitter contest back up specialty-pie promotions Domino’s introduced two new pizzas: the Chicken Taco Pizza and Cheeseburger […]