National Restaurant Association names Emily Williams Knight chief collaboration officer, VP of Industry Relations
She joins Association after leading TRA since 2019 Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. will join the National Restaurant Association as chief collaboration officer and executive VP, Industry Relations. Her new role […]
Dunkin’ rolls out Free Donut Wednesdays
Promotion begins as QSR debuts Blueberry Pomegranate-flavored Refresher Dunkin’ rolled out Free Donut Wednesdays, a new promotion for its DD Perks members. Customers enrolled in the program can enjoy one […]
February guest sentiment shows positive trends for the restaurant industry: Black Box
Sales trends continue to show positive signs, despite inclement weather The restaurant industry saw food sentiment and service sentiment show positive trends, according to data-analytics firm Black Box Intelligence. Food […]
Immunity foods, vegan bakery, elevated pies: top 2021 food trends
These foods just tip of iceberg in their categories To say that 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement. Restaurant operators have found themselves in a precarious position […]
Tijuana Flats unveils prototype store in Ocoee, Florida
New prototype debuts as fast casual restarts franchising Tijuana Flats opened a new restaurant in Ocoee, Florida, debuting its Tijuana prototype model. The corporate location offers the first sample of […]
Popeyes plans big development in Mexico with JK Capital
Investor-business developer group to help land Popeyes in Mexico City in 2021 Popeyes will expand within Mexico thanks to a development agreement with JK Capital. The move will help the […]
Halal Guys expands presence in Midwest with Ohio franchise deal
Franchise agreement with Smart Choice Food LLC will add 7 units in Buckeye State The Halal Guys struck a deal with Smart Choice Food LLC to open restaurants in Ohio […]
Undisclosed investor group acquires Roark Capital stake in Naf Naf Grill
Move could signal new trajectory for Middle Eastern concept An undisclosed investor group has bought out the stake that Roark Capital affiliates owned in Middle Eastern Naf Naf Grill. Roark […]
Smokey Bones names Nicole Robillard vice president of marketing
Marketing executive brings two decades of experience to Smokey Bones Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill named Nicole Robillard vice president of marketing. The two-decade marketing veteran brings a wealth […]
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop sets opening of smaller prototype in Minneapolis North Loop
Loose-Wiles Building location to feature scaled-down menu, artsy, futuristic design Fuzzy’s Taco Shop reduced its footprint and slimmed-down the menu for a new Taqueria prototype debuting in North Loop, Minneapolis. […]
Starbucks adds RTD Cold and Crafted Splash line
Coffee with a Splash of Milk & Vanilla, Coffee with a Splash of Milk & Mocha, and Coffee Sweetened Black debut Starbucks expanded its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee beverages […]
