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Prince St. Pizza partners with Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee for national expansion
March 31, 2026
Prince St. Pizza, a New York-based pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies, has formed a partnership with restaurateur Lawrence Kourie to expand the…
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FastCasual opens nominations for 2026 'Perfect Pitch'
March 31, 2026
Nominations close June 8.
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Michael Dixon joins Zaxbys as chief financial officer
March 31, 2026
Zaxbys has appointed Michael Dixon as chief financial officer.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken makes Honduras debut
March 30, 2026
Big Chicken, the fast-casual brand founded by former NBA player and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal, has opened two restaurants in Honduras, marking its…
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Patrick Cunningham named Mike’s Red Tacos chief development officer
March 30, 2026
Mike's Red Tacos has appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer, joining newly named company President Vincent Montanelli in the company's…
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Shake Shack breaks into Top 50 US restaurants by consumer spending
March 27, 2026
Shake Shack has entered the top 50 U.S. restaurant brands as measured by total consumer spending, according to Circana's 2026 Definitive U.S. Restaurant…
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Vicious Biscuit revamps cocktail menu after guest feedback
March 27, 2026
Fast-casual brunch chain Vicious Biscuit updated its cocktail menu in response to guest feedback and internal testing that showed higher demand for…
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NAYA to open 17 restaurants in 2026
March 27, 2026
Lebanese fast-casual brand NAYA plans to open 17 new locations this year.
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Whitepaper details how digital signage drives drive-thru success
March 26, 2026
The quick service restaurant industry, after having to pivot from COVID-19, is increasingly turning to digital signage for the drive-thru as it's become a…
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Wonder pilots Indian cuisine concept
March 26, 2026
Wonder has added Indian cuisine brand Dabba to its mealtime platform with a pilot launch at four Philadelphia-area locations.
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Miso Robotics’ Flippy Fry Station robot surpasses 5M baskets
March 26, 2026
Miso Robotics' AI-powered Flippy Fry Station robot has surpassed 5 million fried baskets across live restaurant operations.
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Savor FM launches global syndication network for foodservice podcasters
March 26, 2026
Podcasts and digital media creators serving the foodservice industry now have a centralized platform to reach a massive, targeted audience following the launch…
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Chicken Salad Chick hires Jill Thomas as chief marketing officer
March 25, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, headquartered in Atlanta, has named Jill Thomas chief marketing officer.
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Fatburger debuts in France
March 25, 2026
FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger franchise in Paris, launching a planned 30-unit expansion across France. The restaurant is on Avenue du Général…
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Rice Mediterranean Kitchen opens 10th location in Coconut Grove
March 24, 2026
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen launched its 10th South Florida location at 3015 Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove, Florida. The restaurant began operations in February…
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DoorDash launches relief program to address higher gas prices
March 24, 2026
San Francisco-based DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program aimed at offsetting rising gasoline costs for its delivery drivers, known as Dashers.
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Handel’s Ice Cream hires Naveen Dasa as CFO
March 23, 2026
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer.
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Cheba Hut to open 7th Las Vegas location
March 23, 2026
Cheba Hut, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced it will open its seventh Las Vegas location March 29 at 6485 N. Durango Drive in Centennial Hills.
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Walk-On’s partners with Cole Swindell, plans Nashville location
March 20, 2026
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has expanded its franchise efforts by teaming up with Jamie Daniel of Daniel Hospitality Group, according to a company press release.
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bb.q Chicken updates rewards program
March 20, 2026
Seoul, South Korea-founded bb.q Chicken, has updated its rewards program to boost customer loyalty and encourage more frequent visits.
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