Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.

Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Firehouse H2O For Heroes effort happening Saturday

August 6, 2021

Firehouse Subs aims to help local first responders with its H2O For Heroes program this weekend in which customers who donate a 24-pack of water will get a…

Pita Mediterranean Street Food debuts concession-style stands

August 6, 2021

Pita Mediterranean Street Food, a fast casual chain offering fresh, made-to-order chicken gyros, street pitas, mezza spread, rice bowls, salads and dessert…

Instacart hires on Facebook executive as president

August 6, 2021

Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Carolyn Everson as president, effective Sept. 7. Prior to joining Instacart, Everson served as VP of…

Wendy's keeps the spice alive with sauce debut, BOGO offer

August 6, 2021

Wendy's is bringing the heat and cementing its status as the "Queen of Spice" with a new sauce option and two offers for customers.

Marble Slab Creamery debuts a flaming hot option

August 6, 2021

Marble Slab Creaming is debuting a limited time only ice cream and shake called Cheetos Flamin' Hot.

Why technology is the big break in tackling restaurant labor shortage

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO and founder of Applova Inc., shares insight on how technology, specifically automation, can be a winning solution for restaurants…

Organic juice QSR jumps on self-order kiosk bandwagon

Clean Juice installed its first kiosk to provide faster ordering, faster service and a way to address the labor shortage.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos plans 9-unit expansion in Southern California

August 4, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, a taquito-focused franchise, is rolling out a nine-unit development deal in Southern California, according to a company press release.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off back-to-school season with new items

August 4, 2021

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are kicking off the back-to-school season with two new menu offerings, the sourdough star and the debut of French toast dips at…

Dunkin' Donuts app available on Apple CarPlay

August 4, 2021

Dunkin' Donuts Perks members can now use the Dunkin' App via Apple CarPlay while ordering the donut chain's items while on the road, according to a company…

McDonald's to make masks mandatory in high COVID transmission areas

August 4, 2021

McDonald's announced this week that customers and employees will need to wear masks inside the restaurant in areas with high COVID-19 transmission, regardless…

Lunchbox gobbles up Spread

August 4, 2021

Online ordering engine Lunchbox has acquired online marketplace Spread which offers delivery and take-out services.

NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule

August 3, 2021

New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…

Appetize introduces subscription plan bundling hardware, software, payments

August 3, 2021

Appetize Technologies Inc., a digital and mobile commerce platform, has introduced Appetize Plus, a subscription plan that bundles cloud-based software…

PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more

August 3, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…

High Bluff Capital to acquire Church's Chicken

August 3, 2021

High Bluff Capital Partners, a private investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Church's Chicken, a QSR chicken restaurant chain.

Odd Burger opening in London, Ontario

August 3, 2021

Odd Burger, a vegan fast-food chain, is opening its fourth location in London, Ontario. Located at 645 Commissioners Road East, the restaurant brings the…

Personalization in the marketplace: A deep dive for QSRs

by Peter Klayman — Strategy, BR

Peter Klayman, the QSR and Restaurant Practice leader at Bottle Rocket, provides his take on the personalization tactics, or lack of those, that top national…

KFC eyeing South Carolina location

August 3, 2021

Kentucky Fried Chicken is hoping to open a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location.