Torchy’s Tacos features Naughty Santa, Camarena Cooldown in December
Naughty Santa December Taco of Month features grilled shrimp Torchy’s Tacos released its Naughty Santa as December Taco of the Month, as well as a just-released Camarena Cooldown margarita. The […]
Wingstop unveils new Orange Szechuan sauce for limited time
Orange Szechuan temporarily becomes 12th sauce on wings-chain’s menu Wingstop Restaurants debuted an Orange Szechuan sauce for a limited-time. The new sauce includes mandarin orange, mixed with soy and traditional […]
Wingstop opens first ghost kitchen in Manhattan
Times Square location marks start of blended expansion of traditional, non-traditional locations Wingstop opened a ghost kitchen in Manhattan in Times Square, marking the first such location on the island. […]
Panera opens next-generation concept store in Ballwin, Missouri
Newly-built bakery cafe features dual drive-thru, digital kiosk, reimagined interior with bakery ovens in full view Panera Bread opened its new concept store in Ballwin, Mo., featuring its next-generation restaurant […]
C3 invests in Nommi robotic kitchens, pilots program with Sa’Moto brand
Initial Nommi fund raise expected to total up to $20M Nommi, a startup providing automation to the process of preparing customizable, bowl-based meals, and C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) by sbe, […]
Chipotle releases ‘A Future Begins’ film with song by Kacey Musgraves to support young farmers
Mexican-style fast casual also partners with Young Farmers Coalition, Carhartt to raise funds for cause Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a new campaign to support young farmers, which features the new […]
RBI agrees to acquire Firehouse Subs in $1B all-cash transaction
Firehouse Subs to become RBI’s first fast-casual restaurant brand Restaurant Brands International (RBI) agreed to acquire the Firehouse Subs operator for $1B in cash. The agreement to purchase Firehouse Restaurant […]
Fat Brands names Justin Nedelman chief real estate officer
Former Eureka executive to play pivotal role in the growth of company’s 15 franchise-forward brands Fat Brands has hired Justin Nedelman as chief real estate officer. Nedelman formerly supported the […]
Seven The Simple Greek restaurants converting to Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
Rebranding will take place at select units in California and Virginia WOWorks announced it will convert seven The Simple Greek restaurants to Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh concept branding by the end […]
BurgerFi promotes limited-time Ultimate Bacon Bash meal, new Maple Bacon Shake
Special combo available at participating stores nationwide through January BurgerFi launched an Ultimate Bacon Bash meal that includes a new Maple Bacon Shake, Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger and Bacon Cheese Fries. […]
Panera Brands to file for IPO using Danny Meyer’s HUGS SPAC
Panera Bread headed to public markets just four years after JAB took bakery-cafe chain private Panera Brands, Inc., a hospitality portfolio company that includes Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein […]