FAT Brands execs to discuss brand growth at 1-day virtual seminar

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the…

Juice It Up! increases Q3 sales by almost 17%

October 6, 2021

Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chain, has increased year-over-year same store sales 16.7% for Q3 of 2021, according to a…

Burger King 1st fast food chain testing meatless Impossible nuggets

October 6, 2021

Burger King is the first fast food brand to test meatless nuggets from Impossible Foods.

Golden Chick launches cancer awareness donation effort

October 6, 2021

Golden Chick is partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation and will donate 50 cents for every boneless wing combo meal sold during October.

Lunchbox launches website as part of rebranding

October 5, 2021

Lunchbox, a next-gen online ordering platform for restaurants, has unveiled a updated logo, visual identity, and website, according to a company press release.

Loyalty programs boosting visits, customer spend

October 5, 2021

Loyalty programs can consistently boost site visits and spend by 18% to 30% per member, according to the Paytronix Loyalty Report released from Paytronix…

Dunkin’ brews up more costumes at Spirit Halloween

October 4, 2021

There are two more Dunkin' licensed costumes in play this Halloween — a cold brew outfit and a Munchkins donut hole treats box costume.

Do you live in one of the best foodie cities in the US?

October 4, 2021

If you happen to live in Portland, Oregon then you're living in the top foodie city of America.

Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…

Can you guess the best cities for beer lovers?

October 4, 2021

When it comes to the best place to live for beer lovers Spokane, Washington is tops, according to a Lawn Love report that ranked the top cities for beer fans.

Laredo Taco Company announces taco video series

October 4, 2021

The Laredo Taco Company is launching a six-part video series "Made Right Here Road Trip", with host Mando Rayo from United Tacos of America on its website and…

Restaurant app use rising, consumers ordering less

October 4, 2021

More restaurant customers are tapping mobile devices with one-third (35%) placing more orders on apps compared to three months ago and customers are likely to…

Delivery wars heat up as services turn to OOH advertising

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

The delivery service wars — battles between DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub — have been raging for several years as each brand jockeys for position as the…

TikToker influence growing in restaurant industry

October 1, 2021

TikTok'ers like restaurants and will patronize ones they see on videos.

Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons

October 1, 2021

More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…

White Castle, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to discuss contactless service at one-day virtual event

Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service…

Popeyes planning Virginia, Connecticut locations

September 30, 2021

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is planning stores in Ashburn, Virginia, and Meriden, Connecticut, according to reports. The Burn reports a Popeyes is coming to the…

McDonald's cult favorite returns in November

September 30, 2021

The McRib is coming back, and McDonald's fans are rejoicing, according to a report from CNN, and returning nearly a month earlier than last year.

Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2021

Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…

Sankranti bringing flavors of India to Atlanta area

September 29, 2021

Restaurateur Srinivasa Nimmagadda "Nimms," hoping to make Indian cuisine more mainstream, will open Sankranti, his new fast casual Indian concept in Dunwoody…