Off-premises sales in the restaurant industry heat up
As forecasted, restaurants invest in off-premises business Restaurateurs are placing more weight on off-premises sales for their businesses: takeout, delivery […]
2019 Restaurant sales outlook grim, Panera expands delivery, management shuffles: news bytes
Softening global economy, tariffs to impact sales According to TDn2K’s Black Box intelligence, August comparable sales were down 0.71 percent […]
Firebird Wood Fired Grill spotlights Fall Features Menu
Seasonal menu reflects changing seasons, global influence on American cuisine Firebird Wood Fired Grill unveiled its Fall Features Menu. Available […]
Boston’s unveils gourmet fries menu, including Fiesta con queso
In new selections, chain taps gourmet fry trend Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar introduced new gourmet fry offerings at […]
Postmates inks deal for El Pollo Loco restaurant delivery
Restaurant delivery agreement begins as El Pollo Loco offers $5 Combo Menu Postmates announced it had inked a deal with […]
Applebee’s Adios Drink of the Month offered for limited time nationwide
September Drink of the Month is a twist on Long Island cocktail The Applebee’s September Adios Drink of the Month […]
Houlihan’s taps DoorDash for delivery in all corporate markets
Phased Doordash delivery of Houlihan’s begins in Chicago area Houlihan’s has partnered with DoorDash for delivery in all of its […]
A tale of two tech companies: Chowly, Invoiced
Tech companies bring timely integration platform for delivery, seamless payment experience Technology is fast-moving and there’s a big opportunity in […]
Ruby Tuesday rolls out Honey Crunch Chicken Sandwich
Casual-dining chain also adds Cheesy Crunch Burger Ruby Tuesday rolls out two new sandwiches, Honey Crunch Chicken and the Cheesy […]
McDonald’s to acquire Apprente, Wendy’s big on breakfast (again): news bytes
Acquisition of Apprente forms the basis of new McTech Labs McDonald’s announced a deal for the acquisition of Apprente, a […]
Wendy’s relaunching breakfast program nationwide in 2020
A seven-year rethinking of its national morning daypart initiative Seven years after it announced its initial plans for a potential […]
Fast Casual News ›
QA: &pizza’s Andy Hooper, president, chief operating officer
&pizza starts a new chapter, accelerates expansion Fast casual &pizza is starting a new chapter in its growth. In July, […]
Fiesta Restaurant Group names Dirk Montgomery as chief financial officer
New finance chief to support company’s renewal plan Fiesta Restaurant Group tapped a new chief financial officer as of September […]
Taco Del Mar parent names Tom Kurrikoff Rego CFO
Former Burger King finance director to be pivotal in brand refreshes, acquisitions The parent of Quiznos and Taco Del Mar […]
Burgerim, 110 Grill, Pokeworks top Restaurant Business Future 50 list
Future 50 puts fastest-growing chains in spotlight The Restaurant Business Future 50 list is out for 2019. Restaurant Business published […]
Restaurant Leadership ›
QA: &pizza’s Andy Hooper, president, chief operating officer
&pizza starts a new chapter, accelerates expansion Fast casual &pizza is starting a new chapter in its growth. In July, […]
Fiesta Restaurant Group names Dirk Montgomery as chief financial officer
New finance chief to support company’s renewal plan Fiesta Restaurant Group tapped a new chief financial officer as of September […]
New CPK global chief marketing officer named
Scott Hargrove tapped as EVP, global chief marketing officer California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) named Scott Hargrove executive vice president and […]
CKE Restaurants hires Andrew Robinson as chief human resources officer
Parent of Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s names new HR chief The parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s announced hiring Andrew […]
QSR News ›
Krispy Kreme returns Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut, debuts filled version
Pumpkin Spice Original Filled debuts with cheesecake cream Krispy Kreme returned Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut and debuted Pumpkin Spice […]
Starbucks, Baskin-Robbins, Bruegger’s usher in fall 2019 flavors
Quick-serves tap fall flavors in seasonal returns, including PSL Starbucks released a new, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and its much-coveted […]
KFC Mac and Cheese Bowls added as main dish, $5 Fill Up option
Yum Brands chain taps comedian Kalen Allen to promote bowls Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has added Mac and Cheese Bowls […]
Pollo Campero opening Frederick, Maryland restaurant
New store to be located in heart of Frederick Golden Mile Pollo Campero announced the opening of a new restaurant […]
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Revel, Deputy partner for payroll, POS integration
Synchronization tools expedite payroll processing Revel Systems and Deputy rolled out payroll-POS integration (point-of-sale integration) for retailers and restaurants. Deputy […]
PFG to purchase Reinhart Foodservice from Reyes Holdings
Second sizable 2019 acquisition moves PFG ahead of US Foods in sales volume, for now Performance Food Group (PFG) agreed […]
Uber Eats POS integration delivered by Olo in new partnership
Uber Eats, Olo create direct-order gateway via Olo Rails Olo announced a new partnership that makes Uber Eats POS integration […]
Eatery Pulse News Brief: Del Frisco’s buyout, top LSM brands, Best10 top fast casuals
This week saw increased activity in the restaurant acquisition space and some notable executive hires and brand news. Here are […]
Chanticleer burger brands, including BGR, add Beyond Meat to menus
Little Big Burger, American Burger Company, BGR add meatless option Little Big Burger, American Burger Company and BGR – Burgers […]
Wingstop headed to new coporate offices in Addison, Texas
$18.3M facility will be non-shared space, house mock Wingstop Wingstop will move its current headquarters from Dallas to Addison, Texas. […]
Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group agrees to buyout by L Catterton
Much-anticipated sale of DFRG puts Barcelona, Bartaco on growth trajectory The acquisition of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group (DFRG), which had […]
Fat Brands acquires Elevation Burger, a better-for-you concept
Elevation Burger becomes eighth Fat Brands concept Fat Brands, the parent of multiple concepts, including Fatburger, Hurricane Grill & Wings […]
McDonald’s largest franchisee, Arcos Dorados, taps new CEO, COO
Master franchisee in Latin America executes succession plan for c-suite execs Arcos Dorados, McDonald’s Master Franchisee in Latin America, has […]