Starbucks announced Monday that it’s committing to carbon neutral green coffee and to cutting water usage in green coffee by 50 percent by 2030.  The brand will address its carbon and water footprint at the… Starbucks Wants to Cut Water Usage in Half by 2030

Just for a few minutes, I need you to pay attention. This is not a comfortable topic, and my message isn ’ t comfortable, either. We all know the story. The world changed in March… Is Enough Help on the Way for Restaurants?

Project Pollo is an atypical concept created during atypical times. It’s unusual nature starts with its name. The restaurant, which debuted in September 2020 in San Antonio, is actually plant-based—or as the tagline says, “chickenless… Project Pollo Pioneers a New Model in the Plant-Based Segment

Restaurant marketers have faced COVID-19 disruption like anybody else. And perhaps the biggest battle today is waging in the social arena. A race to own the virtual conversation. Social analytics platform BrandTotal recently found, despite… Restaurant Marketing and COVID: Owning the Social Conversation

Life after COVID-19 has pulled up a seat at the table. A $28.6 billion relief fund coupled with a “war-time effort to vaccinate the U.S. population,” is finally chipping away at months of setbacks, pivots,… Potbelly Will Be Ready for the Restaurant Rebound

There’s no question that off-premises dining has become an essential part of people’s lives. During the pandemic, it was a necessity. After the pandemic, it will live on as the ultimate convenience option, especially for busy families.… 6 Ways to Deliver an Innovative Off-Premises Experience

Sunil Dharod, president of SSCP Management, has eyed Cicis for a long time.  The restaurateur has a strong, nostalgic connection to the brand. He lives in Dallas, close to where the company is based. And when… Cicis is Initiating a Renewed Turnaround Strategy

El Pollo Loco has spent years strengthening its foundation, streamlining operations, and evolving its brand. The intensive work was labeled a “transformation agenda,” which CEO Bernard Acoca said established “the foundation and fundamentals required for… El Pollo Loco on Brink of Major Growth Phase

Naf Naf Grill announced Wednesday that it’s splitting up with private equity company Roark Capital. The fast-casual Middle Eastern concept said it and an investor group acquired the minority stake held by affiliates of Roark.… Naf Naf Grill Splits with Roark Capital

Direct aid for restaurants won’t occur until at least next month, according to a Small Business Administration official.  Patrick Kelley, associate administrator for the SBA’s Office of Capital Access, told a Senate committee Wednesday that… SBA Official: $28.6 Billion in Restaurant Aid to Come in Next 30 Days