Freshii Slates Fresh Equipment Addition
Freshii has started to roll out new high-speed ovens outfitted with what it calls “game-changing technology.”
Read MoreChicken Salad Chick Eyes Continued Momentum
Today, Chicken Salad Chick shared a snapshot of its 2024 milestones, including a record-breaking 88 deals—a 60% jump over its 2023 growth.
Read MoreBakery Cafe Targets 50% North American Growth in 2025
Longer term, the 4,000-unit global chain has its sights set on 1,000 units in North America by 2030.
Read More5 Questions with Jayson Tipp
The chief development officer of Playa Bowls talks about the 250-unit chain’s rapid growth, the beauty of automation and his beloved side gig.
Read More2025 State of the Foodservice Industry
After spending much of the past three years getting singed by a hot labor market and slogging through stickier-than-expected inflation, restaurant operators are cautiously, modestly optimistic heading into 2025, industry analysts say.
Read MoreFoodservice Operators Share 2025 Outlooks
Tune in as operators share 2025 perspectives as part of FER’s annual state of the industry coverage.
Read MoreRBI Concept Ups International Growth Plans
Just two years after the Florida-based brand opened its first unit outside of North America, it’s setting its sights on 500-plus units in South America.
Read MoreWhataburger Breaks Ground in 17th State
The Texas-based brand’s debut in a Southeast state is one of several updates it is highlighting in the new year.
Read MoreKFC Debuts New Chicken Concept in Florida
The restaurant features technology to enable efficient back-of-house operations, says the brand.
Read MoreTexas-Based Taco Chain Taps AI Assistant
From sharing the current specials to store hours, the tech has been trained to help the brand’s customers across all 15 states.
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