Most entrepreneurs have lofty visions for their businesses. In foodservice, this is usually moving beyond the confines of their first restaurant. For some, this might just be expanding into a bigger property. But for many… Knowing When to Expand Your Restaurant Over State Lines

Online applications for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund will open Monday afternoon, according to Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.  The SBA will begin registrations on Friday at 9 a.m. eastern and will open… Applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to Open Monday

CAVA Group, the parent of CAVA and Zoës Kitchen, announced Tuesday that it received a nearly $200 million investment to bolster restaurant expansion, grow consumer packaged goods, and elevate digital channels.  The company’s Series F funding round… CAVA Receives $190 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion

Quarantine life, unemployment surges, and remote work stripped mobility out of the restaurant equation for many customers. Arguably, this COVID-19 reality flashed sharpest at brands that court habitual business—namely early dayparts, like breakfast and solo… Starbucks Sets Sights on 40 Million Rewards Members

When the global pandemic took hold a year-plus ago, fast-casual restaurants found themselves at a distinct disadvantage to quick-service chains that already had significant infrastructure in place for both pickup and delivery. Suddenly, the demand… 4 Key Ingredients of a Post-Pandemic Era for Restaurants

Dutch Bros Coffee is reportedly weighing an IPO for later in 2021, according to Bloomberg.  The Oregon-based chain, which has more than 450 units, is seeking to be valued at around $3 billion, sources told… Dutch Bros Coffee Mulls IPO

Krispy Kreme is poised to become a public company once again, the chain announced Tuesday.  The brand said it confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC related to the IPO of its common stock.… Krispy Kreme Prepares to Go Public

Tom Sacco believes he’s sitting on the “best unsung restaurant story in the country today.” Heck it was news to him just a few months ago. The 30-year industry veteran joined Dynamic Restaurant Holdings, LLC,… Happy Joe’s is Ready for its National Breakthrough

Quantity versus quality has long been a debate in American culture, especially in regards to dining. The trend of overwhelmingly long menus has been the outcome of stiff competition in addition to maximizing customer retention.… Why Quality Still Beats Quantity in the Fast-Food Space

It only took White Castle 99 years to get into the loyalty game. Now there, the slider-peddling chain intends to stay. Fueled by empowering technology, consumers’ hunger for more personalized communications, and the ubiquity of… Restaurant Loyalty Programs Find Their Stride During COVID