These developments will likely alter the dining landscape permanently.
Competition will be intense, with some experts saying more changes are expected in the next 2 years than has taken place in the last 5 years.
Redberry was named Area Director for Canada with a development agreement to open 300 Jersey…
Founded by Seattle natives Danny Brawer and Norman Wu, Just Poke has over 35 locations…
Article showcases: Kissa Tanto, Kozak Homemade Ukrainian Food (Vancouver), Miss Likklemore’s, Dailo (Toronto), Beba, Damas…
‘Measure success regularly’ is among this articles recommendations, this includes sales reports by order type,…
The article highlights ~15 concepts coming this Winter/Spring
Restaurants will know you better than you know yourself
The stores will be transferred from EG Group, a conglomerate of grocery & merchandise, foodservice…
They want a piece of the specialty beverage category, a $100B business the company doesn’t…
Globally, they operate ~41,200 restaurants – getting to 50K would require they average 2,200 net…
Mike Hancock, Firehouse Subs President, said “we will be in every province in Western Canada…
Panera Brands CEO José Alberto Dueñas said it was a difficult decision that will ultimately…
Sharpened focus on attracting younger & more diverse customers through boneless ckn options and portable…
“Sizzle” is a new prototype designed to focus more on the digital consumer while making…
Thompson will begin rolling out the two concepts starting in 2024, with Jaguar Bolera first…
‘Taco/Social’ will be a casual-dining concept in LA, serving unconventional tacos with global flavours (think…
The Calgary location will be at 1113-9th Avenue SW. The construction for the restaurant has…
Roark Capital has an agreement to acquire Subway, the companies said on Thursday, in one…
The first-to-market concept has opened 8 locations since 2017 with 7 more restaurants scheduled for…
Flynn Restaurant Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, is now a part of…
In some markets, digital orders comprise more than 50% of sales, so they know their…
The restaurant is custom designed to serve drive-thru guests via dual-lane experience, though it will…
The company is planning to open another Little Blue Menu location later this year in…
Cashless has simplified operations, improved labor efficiency, increased speed of service & expanded the size…
Firehouse Subs on Thursday opened its first restaurant in Switzerland and announced the signing of…
Firehouse Subs opens its first restaurant in Switzerland and announces the signing of a development…
Cracks are starting to appear & Q2 and Q3 may prove to be a bit…
Focus on ‘kitchen of the future’, re-modelling restaurants, new POS system,
The standalone McCafe will feature self-ordering kiosks to meet customer demands for a quick and convenient…
“We are going through the process of looking at our total addressable market, especially now…
Labour costs & the challenge to hire workers isn’t easing for operators – but its…
Its new, proprietary EV charging network and app is available at select US 7-Eleven stores…
The company plans to open hundreds of restaurants in the NY metropolitan area over the…
The company said it plans to open restaurants in Europe and Asia by 2026, with locations…
It includes Subways first Innovation Center and Mock Restaurant as well as an open layout…
Digital screens and ordering kiosks will help customers choose and customize their order in a…
QSR Magazine’s 7th edition of the 40/40 list recognizes 40 fast casual chains with fewer…
This article showcases some beautiful interior pictures of restaurants that are certain to make a…
“Following this change, we intend to embark on a broader redesign of our organizational structure…
The dining area has seating for 12
More brands are shifting their menu and marketing strategies to appeal to Gen Z consumers…
Fast act-like laws; California fast-food operators are looking at a jump in wages during 2023…
Smartphone as the new kiosk, TikTok, Mergers & Acquisitions, Hybrid Ghost Kitchen, Non-Traditional Opportunities (Airports,…
Restaurants will continue to automate, we’ll see operators find new ways to get their restaurants…
Some of Lazy Gourmet’s large and ongoing contracts include work with Simon Fraser University (SFU) and…
The 200 restaurants expansion is expected to be completed within 8 years
50% of USA restaurants expect to make less money than they did in 2022 due…
Customers are willing to spend on food but it has to satisfy VALUE from one…
Waste not, Whole Ingredients, Chaos Cooking (mashups), Video-friendly, Non-alcoholic, Employees first, Mental health and more
foodservice is becoming the main draw for an increasing number of operators
It’s 26% smaller than a traditional new build at almost 3,200 sq ft
‘The goal is for fresh and prepared food sales in North America to be 20%…
If you’re worried about starting full-fledged dynamic pricing, just start off with some simple rate…
The concept is looking to open 10 locations between now and Q1 2026 – while…
The short answer is “absolutely.” As long as it’s implemented in a way that’s easy…
“The shift toward autonomous shopping that’s happening today at university campuses will fuel broader expansion…
They are investing $450 million in equipment automation
Burger King plans to invest $400 million over the next two years in advertising, digital…
The entirely plant-based concept, which serves burg’rs, chick’n sandwiches, salads, tenders, fries, tots and milkshakes…
The sandwich giant will add automatic slicers to its restaurants over the coming year to…
1 location is serving as a blueprint for the chain’s new direction, adding global flavours,…
There are 148,026 C-stores in the USA and according to a study from NACS, 44%…
Led by Chief Innovation Officer, Michael Hachey, and newly appointed vice-president of Innovation, Heather Wilkie,…
Current top 9 issues: Solving for Supply Chain Disruption, Combatting Rising Food & Labor Costs,…
Trevor Haynes, the president of Subway North America, “the company has already started testing out…
“The store offers an assortment of curated products, services and features that are customized to…
Their next generation Restaurants in the US include a 900 sq ft drive-thru only model…
The new Manulife and King Street West locations “Earls Financial District” will be proud to offer a…
Example: ‘Noodles’ data revealed that increasing female representation in leadership roles would be a good…
The proposed Tesla Supercharger Diner & Drive-In would replace a Shakey’s Pizza restaurant in Hollywood. …
These stores feature dual drive-thrus with a dedicated mobile pickup lane, smart kitchen technology, mobile…
Modern curved design, quick pick-up shelving, dedicated parking for KFC app or .com orders
They’re being welcomed by staff, whose jobs are easier, and customers, who appreciate the novelty…
One misconception about technology is that it will eventually replace all jobs within a restaurant…
Across the U.S., quick-service brands are aggressively altering store designs to accommodate shifting consumer preferences,…
Howard Schultz is credited with inventing Starbucks’s culture as a “third place” for people to…
A company called RoboBurger sells a machine that will make you a burger with custom…
The $835 million price tag represents a 9x multiple of Main Event’s 12-month adjusted EBITDA.…
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues its longstanding culinary leadership with the most Michelin stars held…
Even two years later, pandemic complications abound for restaurants. But there’s one thing that can’t…
Wendy’s which in past years had typically sold restaurants it acquired back to other franchisees,…
This is the first international franchise partnership in Canada for the Southern-California-base chain. They plan…
After activating the menu, the recording reviews all menu items & corresponding prices along with…
Adam Corrin, chief operating officer of Freshii, says the strategic partnership makes snacking on the…
2 of Canada’s largest convenience store operators are taking opposing strategies when it comes to…
From kiosks to app launches, Shake Shack’s model has adjusted as the category has. Or,…
Menu innovation must be something consumers want, margin accretive, minimal complexity, attracts new patrons, travels…
Globōl offers made-to-order premium meals and provides customers with an omni-channel experience for contactless ordering,…
Papa Johns expects 80 percent of its future growth to come outside of North America…
Pizza Hut’s comeback is both an origin story & further proof that listening to customers…
Restaurant companies, at this stage, appear to be consolidating to form a platform of brands
Convenience, digital, and safety. While these well-worn terms overlap more often than not, they point…
It expects to open 45–50 company-owned units next year, which would mark the most in…
The partnership will see the leading Canadian pizza chain enter the Mexican marketplace in 2022
“You start from the premise that we’re a legacy brand. Craig Sherwood, Little Caesars’ vice…
Founded in 2018, the brand has expanded across the United States, primarily across the South…
Compared to the 1st quarter of fiscal 2019, comparable store restaurant sales increased +1.4%. Comparable…
The co-branded store (New York City) is a marketplace that facilitates a contactless experience
Recently, it was announced that Redberry (franchisee partner) would develop 50 new Burger King restaurants…
A new restaurant design, logo & brand identity reflect the chains premium positioning
A highly scalable concept ‘hub’ with a small footprint designed for hotel lobbies & college…
Dine Brands CEO says they have 15 new restaurants planned (conversions and new builds) and…
Chain is 100% franchised and set to open 8-10 restaurants next year and another 12-15…
A&W will open 12-15 pop-ups in their current restaurants in mid-2022
The global chicken brand is on track to open 20 new restaurants in Canada in…
“Bubbles, Wine & Brews” is going system wide for the first time in 63 year…
The chain is leveraging a multi-pronged strategy to deliver traffic and long-term sustainable growth, including…
Restaurant chains are falling all over themselves to open more suburban locations, KFC on the…
The current environment is quite different as Papa John’s heads into the second half of…
JAB Holding company has announced its uniting Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros Bagels
Shake Shack, Popeyes, Noodles & Co are fostering cultures of equity through diverse hiring &…
McDonald’s on Monday named Manu Steijaert its first chief customer officer, giving him oversight of…
“I think you’re going to see a more permanent shift away from major markets into…
They’re rolling out new prototypes that do away with dining rooms, add extra drive-thru lanes…
‘We view the hotel space from a restauranteurs perspective – we aim to achieve 50%…
They current have 80 company-run units that they are interested in refranchising
They are nearing completion of a $6 billion effort to remodel its restaurants largely focused…
Multi-channel menus can be created on a single platform and distributed across a variety of…
Rising costs & labour crunch expected to move operators back to basics
62% of fine dining and 56% of casual dining operators are getting into offering a…
In 2006, Chipotle had just 567 U.S. units and total sales of $837 million. It…
Streamlined menus, sturdy equipment & a beautiful setup can make all the difference
“we believe the future of restaurants is multi-channel”
The showstopping design has 10 kiosks to replace traditional analog menuboards
During the last 3 months of 2020, new openings were nearly on track with 2019,…
There is real value in carefully reflecting on what you have been through. The trauma-induced…
Necessity is the mother of invention and it will be exciting to see how the…
The new offerings will include a variety of frozen beverages as well as hot and…
Revamped smaller menu with 22 new food items, 6 new games, ghost kitchens, virtual brand…
Wall-to-wall bank of self-serve kiosks that offer hot breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, cereal, fruit, specialty coffee…
Larger restaurant companies are taking notice, studying these success stories and adopting elements into their…
Learn how to stand out in the social media crowd: natural lighting, placement in 3’s…
The more information the chain has about its guests, the more easily it can begin…
Chefs, managers and servers are running productive businesses on Instagram, using the platform to market…
Twitter conversations have become the ‘secret sauce’ for numerous brands – McDonalds, Starbucks & Taco…
Slated to open in Fall 2023, the food hall will represent 26,000 sq ft and…
McDonalds has shifted away from its reliance on value consumers and it doesn’t appear to…
The next iteration will be revealed in the coming months and is described as ‘industry…
Many operators had to come online to survive, marking the dawn of a new, Omnichannel…
Customers can scan the QR code with their phones to peruse the menu, pay on…
To reduce complexity, the back of the house shares ingredients among the brands
Prototype is scheduled to debut in July. The brand has several ideas in the testing…
3 Focus areas: Fully customizable spaces, Hygiene & Sanitation built into the design, maximizing opportunities…
As restaurants shift their business models, food and how we experience it is changing too
Booths will make a comeback, sectioned-off is the new norm, prioritize room to move, outdoor…
Eatertainment could find itself in a sweet spot in 2021, unlike any restaurant group as…
The pandemic has made an oversaturated industry undersaturated. “For those still in business, I think…
Subscriptions drive loyalty, offering what restaurants do best in off-premise, staying connected to consumers in…
The new prototype ‘Heritage’ features attn grabbing exterior, modernized booths & community tables