Matt Wampler, the CEO and cofounder of ClearCOGS, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss the state of digital solutions, how an operator became a tech maven, and where the next wave of technology is going to take the restaurant industry.
UDON Continues U.S. Expansion with Aventura Mall Opening on January 21
UDON, Spain’s leading chain of Asian restaurants, announces their continued U.S. expansion with the opening of a location in Aventura Mall on Monday, Jan. 21. After debuting in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood in 2022, this will be the second South Florida location for the internationally renowned brand. A third location will open at Dadeland Mall in […]
Pop’s Beef Closes Out 2024 with Growth Push
Pop’s Beef, the fast casual franchise serving up fresh house made Italian sausage, beefs, and more, is closing out 2024 on a high note as it gears up for its 45th anniversary in March 2025. Over the past year, the brand expanded its footprint, launched several promotions, and strengthened its ties to the communities it […]
Chipotle Invests in Plantible and CH4 Global
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it is making minority investments in Plantible, a company harnessing the power of Lemna, an aquatic plant, to create what could prove to be the world’s most functional plant-based protein, and CH4 Global, a company aiming to impact climate change at scale via methane-reducing innovations. Introduced in 2022, Cultivate Next makes […]
Slim Chickens Announces New Restaurant in Ann Arbor
Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening in Ann Arbor located at 5505 Arbor Chase Drive, 48103. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator Slims Great Lakes, this is the group’s third Slim Chickens opening and their first full-service location. The better-chicken brand has opened almost 300 locations across the United States, Turkey, Germany, and the United Kingdom. […]
Restaurant Technologies Names Diana Geseking Chief Legal Officer
Restaurant Technologies has named Diana Geseking its first Chief Legal Officer, a promotion from her previous position of General Counsel with the company. Geseking joined Restaurant Technologies in 2019 and has been responsible for overseeing the organization’s legal functions and executing its legal strategy to align with overall business objectives. She has built a high-performing […]
Jack in the Box Releases 2025 Fan Art Calendar
Jack in the Box Inc is serving up something truly crave-worthy this year: the 2025 Fan Art Calendar! This limited-edition collectible is a love letter to the fans who’ve made Jack in the Box the ultimate late night spot and turned Jack Box himself into a certified internet sensation, cultural phenomenon, and, let’s face it, the Sexiest Jack […]
Nozzleman Pizza to Open Inside Walmart Locations
Nozzleman Pizza, the firefighter-themed quick-service restaurant (QSR) founded by restaurateurs Robert Powells and Jesse Corletto, announced its new partnership with Wal-Mart, bringing its passion-driven, quality-focused menu to 50 Wal-Mart locations across the United States. The first in-store restaurant is set to open in Carson City, Nevada, before the end of the year. Foundry Commercial’s Rhett […]
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