Kiosks are flooding the quick-service industry right now, from the biggest brands to fast casuals looking to scale. But what are the pitfalls and real benefits? Do they actually replace labor? Optimize sales? We’ll break down the landscape, present and future, and the ins-and-outs of implementation and performance, with PDQ chief operating officer Eric Knott and GRUBBRR chief marketing officer Jarrett Nasca.
El Pollo Loco’s Double Pollo Fit Bowls Returning to Menus
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced that the fan-favorite Double Pollo Fit Bowls are returning to menus systemwide for a limited time. With two mouthwatering flavors, more than 50 grams of protein, and high-quality ingredients, Double Pollo Fit Bowls are the better-for-you option that customers crave. Double Pollo Fit Bowl […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken Now Offering Top-Loaded Fries
Dave’s Hot Chicken continues to give guests more of what they’re craving, with the company’s newest menu item, Top-Loaded Fries, now available at all Dave’s locations. Available in sizes Small, Regular and Large, Dave’s Top-Loaded Fries start with a generous helping of the company’s hot-and-crispy fries, piled high with cheese sauce, pickles, kale slaw and […]
Paris Baguette Opening in Springfield, Virginia, on December 14
Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada. With over 200 bakery cafés open in North America and more in development, they are building a strong presence. Paris Baguette continues along an impressive growth trajectory with their upcoming bakery café opening at 6811 Bland […]
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Opens First Utah Restaurant
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay has welcomed its ninth national and first Utah restaurant ahead of the holiday season, ready to serve up its unbeatable burger experience to the Orem community. Located at 575 E University Pkwy. and serving as the premier restaurant destination at the main entrance to University Place Mall in Orem, this […]
Buddy’s bar-b-q Brings Back Brunswick Stew
East Tennessee’s favorite bar-b-q restaurant, Buddy’s bar-b-q, is reintroducing guests to a delicious and hearty menu item to keep them warm this winter, Buddy’s Brunswick Stew. Crafted with a sweet, spicy and smoky twist, this hearty dish is here to keep guests warm all winter long. Perfect for those cold days, the Brunswick Stew is […]
Happy Joe’s to Open in Kewanee on December 16
Happy Joe’s will be serving up its signature slices and scoops in Kewanee with a new location opening on Dec. 16. Located at 515 Tenney St., directly across from Wethersfield Elementary and Wethersfield High School, this will mark the brand’s eighth Prairie State restaurant, joining locations in Galena, Milan, Coal Valley, Aledo, Moline, East Moline […]
District Taco Looks to Continue Growth Momentum in 2025
District Taco has set the stage for a successful 2025 following a year of healthy growth. During 2024, the brand celebrated new restaurant openings, introduced popular menu items, invested in sustainability programs and earned various accolades, all while forging a deeper connection to its Yucatán roots. District Taco expanded its footprint with new locations in […]
Shipley Do-Nuts and Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Headed to Nashville Yards
Southwest Value Partners, AEG, and Virentes Hospitality today announced that Shipley Do-Nuts and Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café will open new flagship locations at Nashville Yards in 2025. Virentes Hospitality is a Shipley and Sweet Paris franchisee and will operate stores in other locations across the Southeast. “Nashville Yards is one of the most important multi-use […]
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