El Pollo Loco launches Vegan Chickenless Pollo taco, burrito as reformulated selections
Vegan option builds on meat-alternative item’s success El Pollo Loco launched a new Vegan Chickenless Pollo recipe in taco and […]
Tim Hortons US expands delivery with Grubhub deal for Michigan, Rochester, Columbus
QSR coffee chain promotes delivery with Timbits Through a new partnership with Grubhub, Tim Hortons US has activated delivery in […]
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. […]
Paris Baguette to open in Portland, Oregon with franchise partner Jay Chun
Two stores to open as chain expands on West coast In a new franchise deal, Paris Baguette will open two […]
Sonic Lemonberry Slush Float debuts, BBLT LTO makes comeback
Both summertime LTOs part of contactless, drive-in experience Sonic Drive-In debuted a Lemonberry Slush Float as a limited-time offer (LTO) […]
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar features shareable dishes, Fishbowl Cocktails for summer
Lunch deals, global flavors also among featured arrivals Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar launched a summer menu to bring […]
Irresist-A-Bowls return to Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
For a limited time, menu features three ‘welcome back’ bowls Welcome Back Irresist-A-Bowls returned to Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill […]
Uber agrees to buy Postmates in all-stock deal, adding it as delivery business unit
The $2.65B transaction will increase tech efficiencies, produce savings Uber Technologies reached a deal to buy Postmates for approximately $2.65B. […]
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 […]
The Mall at Johnson City, Tennessee welcomes Chipotle, Chicken Salad Chick
New restaurants headline enhancements to The Mall Chipotle Mexican Grill and Chicken Salad Chick will open at The Mall at […]
Smokey Bones reopens restaurants, taps ghost kitchens for growth
Furloughed employees to return, additional staff to be hired Casual-dining chain Smokey Bones has reopened all 61 restaurants and will […]
As COVID-19 cases surge in several states, restaurant transaction recovery faces countercurrent: NPD Group
Eateries impacted by coronavirus surge, Father’s Day holiday Year-over-year restaurant customer transaction performance decreased for the first time in the […]
Restaurant guest sentiment on the rise, customers pay attention to safety: Black Box
May shows improvement versus April Restaurant guest sentiment continues to improve month to month, according to a June COVID-19 business […]
Foodservice technology advances rapidly in the age of COVID-19: Technomic
New whitepaper sheds light on evolving advancements in restaurant industry Technology will play a bigger role in the age of […]
Fast-casual Habit Burger Grill debuts limited-time Original Impossible Burger, Bistro Burger
Habit Burger adds plant-based LTOs in June The Habit Burger Grill added a new Original Impossible Burger and Impossible Bistro […]
Chipotle tests Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice in Denver, Wisconsin markets
New plant-based option available at 55 test stores Chipotle Mexican Grill will test a non-grain base, Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice, in […]
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito debuts as limited-time offer
QSR brings back $1 Double Stacked Taco Taco Bell launched a new Grilled Cheese Burrito for a limited time. A […]
Shake Shack headed to Fuzhou, Shenzhen after expanded Maxim Caterer licensing agreement
Target markets also include Guangzhou, Xiamen Shake Shack signed a new pact with Maxim Caterer Limited to expand in key […]
La Madeleine returns to North Suburb of Dallas with McKinney restaurant opening
New Hardin Boulevard location offers expansive outdoor seating The newest La Madeleine Country French Cafe will open in McKinney, Texas […]
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Paris Baguette to open in Portland, Oregon with franchise partner Jay Chun
Two stores to open as chain expands on West coast In a new franchise deal, Paris Baguette will open two […]
The Mall at Johnson City, Tennessee welcomes Chipotle, Chicken Salad Chick
New restaurants headline enhancements to The Mall Chipotle Mexican Grill and Chicken Salad Chick will open at The Mall at […]
Shake Shack headed to Fuzhou, Shenzhen after expanded Maxim Caterer licensing agreement
Target markets also include Guangzhou, Xiamen Shake Shack signed a new pact with Maxim Caterer Limited to expand in key […]
La Madeleine returns to North Suburb of Dallas with McKinney restaurant opening
New Hardin Boulevard location offers expansive outdoor seating The newest La Madeleine Country French Cafe will open in McKinney, Texas […]
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Irresist-A-Bowls return to Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
For a limited time, menu features three ‘welcome back’ bowls Welcome Back Irresist-A-Bowls returned to Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill […]
Smokey Bones reopens restaurants, taps ghost kitchens for growth
Furloughed employees to return, additional staff to be hired Casual-dining chain Smokey Bones has reopened all 61 restaurants and will […]
Dine Brands names new president, International and Global Development, CIO
Tony Moralejo, Justin Skelton join leadership team Dine Brands Global named a new president of International and Global Development, Tony […]
Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar signs franchise deals in Arizona, Georgia
Boston’s headed to Pooler,Yuma Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar signed two new franchise agreements as it reopened another location. […]
Restaurant industry sales experiencing slow recovery
May sales $27B lower than expected as only 16 percent of consumers dined on-premises According to an economic update from […]
Operator of Chuy’s Tex Mex reports comp sales nearly 70 percent of 2019 levels
74 restaurants now open for dine-in service Chuy’s Tex Mex comparable restaurant sales are now nearly 70 percent of what […]
Restaurant delivery disruption, Grubhub, AI, fine-dining to go: news around the industry
Delivery won’t be the same after pandemic, Grubhub acquisition Restaurant delivery is facing disruption and change on many fronts. In […]
Smoothie King announces partnership with DoorDash, promotes ‘Try Me Free’
QSR chain to provide delivery through DoorDash branded, whitelabel programs Smoothie King announced an exclusive partnership with DoorDash for delivery […]
Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar signs franchise deals in Arizona, Georgia
Boston’s headed to Pooler,Yuma Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar signed two new franchise agreements as it reopened another location. […]
La Madeleine returns to North Suburb of Dallas with McKinney restaurant opening
New Hardin Boulevard location offers expansive outdoor seating The newest La Madeleine Country French Cafe will open in McKinney, Texas […]
ezCater partners with restaurant to launch Relish employee-meal service
As companies, restaurants focus on safety, workplace solution innovative Relish gives employees safe, convenient access to their choice of meals […]
NRF applauds Supreme Court ruling in favor of DACA
U.S. avoids loss of more than $300B in GDP The National Retail Federation (NRF), the largest trade group for retailers, […]
Jollibee partners with Kitchen United for Chicago River North Cloud Kitchen
First ghost kitchen expands delivery capacity within Metro Chicago In a sign of the rapidly-evolving demand for restaurant delivery, Jollibee […]