The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 million tons of food. That is more than the equivalent of 155,000 Statue of Liberties.  According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. Although, […]

Founder of the fast-casual restaurant offers post-pandemic restaurant trends The post Barberitos Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Biggest Single-Day Sales first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

For over 80 years, Golden Malted has been the industry leader in commercial waffle irons and mix. The post Add America’s #1 Waffles to Your Menu – Waffle Irons Provided at No Cost with Golden Malted first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

The ultimate sports lodge is seeking up to 120 team members for June 21 grand opening The post Twin Peaks Sets Sights on Aggieland first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Restaurant design is in the spotlight for this episode of The Main Course as host ‌Barbara‌ ‌Castiglia‌ ‌talks ‌with‌ ‌Steve Starr,‌ ‌the‌ ‌Founder ‌StarrDesign,‌ ‌which helps emerging restaurant concepts define and design their brand to build lasting […]

Popular Maryland-based brand to give away free pizza to Marylanders that have completed their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine The post Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Announces ‘FREE PIZZA 4 VACCINES’ at Ledo Pizza first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Popular quick-service restaurant set to celebrate grand opening and give away Free Potato Olés for a year on May 17 The post Taco John’s Makes its Highly Anticipated Milan Debut first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Popular family-centric pizza concept seeks up to 60 new team members in preparation for Fond du Lac debut early this summer The post Get Ready to Get Your Happy on – Iconic Happy Joe’s Prepares to Bring Pizza and Party Paradise to Fondy first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Nation’s Leading Organic Juice Bar Crushes 2020 in the Face of a Global Health Crisis The post Clean Juice Honors Franchise Partner Successes with Juicey Awards Celebration first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Wendy’s store design team has a new mantra: “Meet customers where they’re at.”

Rapidly expanding seafood boil catering concept heads home to Maryland The post Outer Banks Boil Company Sets Sights on a Baltimore Homecoming first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Defying a worldwide pandemic, the Denver-based fast-casual tops Restaurant Business’ list of 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S. The post Putting the Fast in Fast Casual, Teriyaki Madness Named Fastest Growing Big Restaurant Chain in America first appeared on […]

The Famed New York-Style Pizza Concept Will Soon Be Slinging Pies In Both Phoenix & Tempe The post Artichoke Basille’s Pizza to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Phoenix Location on May 21 first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

World’s largest barbecue concept set to open its doors in Tokyo on May 12 The post Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Makes its Highly Anticipated Japan Debut first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Almost every industry was affected in some way by the pandemic,  but possibly none more than the hospitality industry, specifically restaurants. But throughout, people have stepped up to help restaurants.  One Denver area man decided to do all he could to get some form of […]

Acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept to open in Kitchen United facility on May 19 and offer Open Haus Specials through May 28 The post Dog Haus Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Chicago Location first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

One lucky winner will be named the first-ever Chief Biscuit Officer; 500 sweeps entrants will win FREE* Rewards The post Red Lobster Launches “Big Cheese” Biscuit Sweepstakes to Celebrate National Biscuit Day first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Jon Taffer’s franchise partner signs lease to open next to Capital One Arena in D.C.’s Penn Quarter The post Taffer’s Tavern Announces First Location in Washington, D.C. first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged business owners, requesting a total of $29 billion in relief funds, according to the latest application data results from the U.S. […]

Leading Fast-Casual Concept to Expand in New and Existing Markets with Deals Resulting in 29 New Restaurants The post Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Announces the Signing of Four Multi-Unit Agreements first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

World-class paper and board packaging manufacturer Detpak has partnered with U.S.-based Eco-Products to provide industry-leading sustainable packaging solutions in Australia and New Zealand. The post Industry-Leading Packaging Manufacturer Detpak Announces Strategic Partnership with […]

The state-of-the-art new franchise concept will open its doors and offer a Zero Human Interaction (ZHI) experience like no other The post Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is Opening its Flagship Location in the East Village on May 19 first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Every day we’re welcoming more guests into our dining spaces but most restaurants aren’t able to ramp staff to match their increased demand. As we emerge from the pandemic, there are fewer restaurants and pent-up demand for restaurant experiences. Finding great staff is always a […]

No matter the type of restaurant you own, the type of food you serve, or the usual customers who walk through your door, you need to focus on making your off-premise sales a keystone aspect of your restaurant business. Restaurants are unique, and as such, need a unique approach to…

With an app that can move contactless ordering to the dining room, brands can meet guests with a great no-touch experience.

Premier family-friendly staple continues expansion in The Lonestar State The post Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Opens New Location in Cedar Park first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Goodhew Completes the BurgerFi C-Suite and Adds New Role to the Executive Team The post BurgerFi Names Karl Goodhew as Chief Technology Officer first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Miami Grill, the Florida based Fast Casual Restaurant Chain is announcing a two-day hiring event at participating locations. The post Miami Grill Hiring All Positions During Two-day Job Fair first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

As restaurants turned more to technology, they need to think through their digital options. There are two new digital technologies available for restaurants to automate the ordering process that owners need to understand.  The first technology is progressive web apps (PWA). PWAs […]

As people begin venturing out to eat again after a year of lockdowns and restrictions, 75 percent say they are not comfortable with dining indoors. Restaurants and bars continue to creatively serve their customers in outdoor spaces amid concerns about the ongoing pandemic, and many […]

Restaurant owners and operators will find many opportunities for marketing during June. The post Restaurant Marketing Ideas for June first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Bar Chido is a local cantina with a big brand presence that you’d be more likely to find in the restaurant district of a major city rather than the suburbs of Chicago. The post Introducing Bar Chido, a modern Mexican restaurant designed for post-COVID dining first appeared on […]

Contactless has become a buzz word for restaurants during the pandemic. In this episode of The Main Course host Barbara Castiglia talked with Tim McLaughlin, the CEO of GoTab,  a Restaurant Commerce Platform (RCP) used by large- and mid-sized restaurants, breweries, bars, and […]

Wicker Park resident John Bozek wins $5000 and free Cheba Hut for a year. The post Cheba Hut Celebrates Winner of National Flippy Bird Contest With Free Food for All Guests at Chicago Location on Wednesday, May 12 first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

In his new position, Garavuso will be responsible for leading Interface’s product development, engineering, and information technology services. The post Interface Security Systems Appoints Brian Garavuso as CTO first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Scratch-made Texas kitchen to open its doors on May 24 and host official ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1 The post Willie’s Grill & Icehouse Celebrates Grand Opening in Cibolo first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Fan-favorite fried side returns to Zaxby’s menu for a limited time only The post Zaxby’s Fried Pickles Are Back – It’s the Sharable Nobody Wants to Share first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.