Noodles and Company offers shrimp zoodles, noodles during Lent
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi, Penne Rosa with Shrimp are featured Noodles & Company is featuring a limited-time Zucchini Shrimp Scampi and […]
Bojangles’ hires restaurant industry veteran Ken Koziol
Koziol is first Bojangles’ chief restaurant support officer Bojangles’ has hired Ken Koziol, a 35-year restaurant industry veteran, who was […]
Qdoba tests Impossible, a plant-based, meatless option
Seasoned in-house, Impossible in test at Michigan Qdobas Qdoba will test the plant-protein alternative, Impossible, at select restaurants in Michigan, the […]
Chipotle launches image campaign to spotlight transparency, food prep
Digital, TV spots to feature employees, farming partners Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched one of its largest media and image […]
PFG promotes Hoskins to president, posts Q2 2019 earnings
PFG Foodservice sales, profit rise on case volume, sales mix Performance Food Group (PFG) has promoted its interim Foodservice head […]
Is voice technology the future of ordering food from restaurants?
QA with Michael Atkinson of Orderscape The process of ordering takeout & delivery isn’t something that many consumers would necessarily dissect as part of their […]
Sonic Drive-In to open first restaurant in Alaska
Sonic Drive-In is readying a new restaurant in Alaska at 2100 East Parks Highway—its first in the state. Sonic is […]
Muscle Maker Grill adds Impossible Burger option to menu
Muscle Maker Grill Impossible Burger offered alongside veggie patty Muscle Maker Grill has added the Impossible Burger, a plant-based protein. […]
Mark Lohmann named Rego chief brand officer
Lohmann’s role is pivotal to Quiznos, Taco del Mar growth Rego Restaurant Group, the restaurant company comprising Quiznos and Taco […]
Melt Shop opens Union Square restaurant
Melt Shop has opened a new restaurant in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City. This will be the […]
Trending in foodservice supply chain: technology
AI pricing, algorithms, blockchain, e-sourcing, PIM/DIM What does the future in foodservice supply chain look like? When it comes to […]
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Bojangles’ hires restaurant industry veteran Ken Koziol
Koziol is first Bojangles’ chief restaurant support officer Bojangles’ has hired Ken Koziol, a 35-year restaurant industry veteran, who was […]
PFG promotes Hoskins to president, posts Q2 2019 earnings
PFG Foodservice sales, profit rise on case volume, sales mix Performance Food Group (PFG) has promoted its interim Foodservice head […]
Yum promotes Gibbs to president and chief operating officer
Instrumental in refranchising, David Gibbs gets expanded role Yum Brands has promoted David Gibbs to president and chief operating officer. Gibbs will now be responsible for the […]
Restaurant Brands International promotes veterans Cil, Kobza
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) announced executive leadership changes at the Toronto-based restaurant company, which is the parent of Burger King, […]
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Tiger Global Management invests in digital ordering platform Olo
$18M investment to fuel growth, reward long-term Olo team members Tiger Global Management, LLC has invested in Olo, an ondemand food ordering platform for digital ordering and delivery, […]
Is voice technology the future of ordering food from restaurants?
QA with Michael Atkinson of Orderscape The process of ordering takeout & delivery isn’t something that many consumers would necessarily dissect as part of their […]
DoorDash announces food delivery in all 50 states
DoorDash has expanded to new markets, marking a milestone: It is now serving all 50 states in the U.S., according […]
DoorDash, Cruise test autonomous food delivery in new partnership
DoorDash, Cruise to test self-driving delivery at restaurants, grocers Through a new partnership, Cruise and DoorDash will be testing autonomous […]
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Applebee’s features Mardi Gras cocktail
Dollar Hurricane lands at Applebee’s for limited time In a tribute to the New Orleans French Quarter and Mardi Gras, Applebee’s is featuring the Dollar Hurricane cocktail. […]
Starbucks Delivers to expand to six cities, including Boston, Washington, D.C.
Starbucks has expanded its pilot delivery program through a partnership with Uber Eats. The Starbucks Delivers program started in Miami […]
Buffalo Wild Wings launches big football game day OT wing offer
An OT period during the NFL Championship game February 3 in Atlanta will mean free wings for football fans, according […]
Technomic, GroundTruth reveal restaurant chain opportunities by season
Measuring Restaurant Performance by Season report reveals chains’ best seasons Now that winter is in full blast, restaurant operators are looking ahead to spring and 2019 as […]
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Corner Bakery features seasonal egg-bowl, shrimp dishes
Winter 2019 menu at Corner Bakery spotlights protein, seafood Corner Bakery has introduced new dishes to add to its seasonal, […]
The Cheesecake Factory opens new restaurants in Tennessee and Texas
The Cheesecake Factory announced opening two new restaurants, one in Chattanooga, Tenn. and the other in Lubbock, Texas. The new […]
Robots, cannabis, sour, meal kits: restaurant trends of 2019
While some of these trends are continuations of factors that are already playing a large role in the contemporary hospitality market and others are more speculative, Baum and Whiteman’s 2019 trend report highlights 13 trends...automated pizza and burger production machines, as well as a robotic barista, upscale fast casual, cannabis and synthetic meat are trends to watch in 2019.
Foodservice distributors face cost pressures, Amazon as leading challenges
Top distributors may face slowing demand from independent restaurants According to a study by Technomic, Inc., a Chicago-based foodservice consultancy, Amazon was recognized as […]
Restaurant chains tap big data for growth, customer engagement
Restaurant big data has a myriad of uses that gives marketers the upper hand Big data is making a significant […]
Sonic Drive-In adds Fritos Chili Cheese selections to the menu
Sonic Drive-in has added new selections to its menu to feature the taste of Fritos Chili Cheese.There are at least three ways Sonic’s guests will be able to enjoy the innovative Fritos flavor, including The Fritos Chili Pie, made with crunchy Fritos, savory chili, topped with melty cheddar cheese, the Fritos Cheese Jr. Wrap and the Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Burger.
Krispy Kreme returns Holiday Treats LTO lineup, adds Ugly Sweater Doughnut
Krispy Kreme announced limited-time holiday doughnuts, expected to boost the chain’s December sales. New to the Holiday Treat collection this year is the Ugly Sweater Doughnut. The Holiday Treat collection now includes the Santa Belly Doughnut, Ugly Sweater Doughnut, Holiday Plaid Doughnut, and Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut. Krispy Kreme customers… Holiday Peppermint Mocha.
Maryland entrepreneurs enter next Cava chapter with Zoes acquisition finalized
Cava has completed the acquisition of Zoe's Kitchen, according to an announcement from Cava November 21. Zoe’s shareholders received $12.75 per share in the all-cash transaction. Panera Founder Ron Shaich had backed the deal, which was funded by his Act II Holdings investment... SWaN & Legend Venture Partners and Revolution Growth.
The Cheesecake Factory opens new restaurant in Temecula, California
The Cheesecake Factory has opened a new restaurant in Temecula, Calif. The new location, located at 40820 Winchester Road, Suite 2980, has upscale features, including limestone floors, custom wood coumns, hand-painted murals and modern lighting. As part of The Cheesecake Factory system, the restaurant will benefit from an expansive menu selection of over 250 items.