by Bernadette Heier | Feb 25, 2026 | News
Founded in Las Vegas in 2020 Houston TX Hot Chicken has grown from a single location to a 30-unit operation with a strong franchise footprint. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, the concept built a reputation for high-quality chicken with a refined,...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 25, 2026 | News Briefs
Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew is once again stirring up excitement among caffeine enthusiasts for the NCAA Division I basketball tournament this March with the return of its Brew Madness Sweepstakes. This March marks the second year for the...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 25, 2026 | News
Since its start as a single food truck serving college students in 2008, Boston-area vegetarian fast-food concept Clover , a 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, has made a name for itself serving dishes that consumers often literally cannot find at other...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 25, 2026 | News
Less than two months into 2026, a trend of big-name partnerships is beginning to emerge between leading third-party delivery platforms and popular temporary housing marketplaces. In January, Airbnb launched a pilot program with Instacart, allowing guests in select...
by Bernadette Heier | Feb 24, 2026 | News
On the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Russell Weiner said Domino’s has the opportunity to double its retail sales over time. The chain reported 3.7 percent U.S. same-store sales growth in the fourth quarter and 5.5 percent U.S. sales growth for the full year....
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 24, 2026 | News Briefs
One of the nation’s most prominent foodservice distributors, US Foods Holding Corp., launched Menu IQ Feb. 20, an AI-powered tool touted as a profitability solution designed to help operators optimize menu profitability. Menu IQ is integrated into MOXē, the...
by Bernadette Heier | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
Founded in New Orleans in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, PJ’s Coffee has grown from a local favorite into a nationally recognized brand. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, PJ’s Coffee is expanding in the South and emerging markets in New Jersey and Maryland, and...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 18, 2026 | News
With close to half of its orders coming from digital channels, Potbelly Corporation is turning to AI-powered location platform Flybuy to further enhance off-premises operations across its more than 450 sandwich shops. Integrating Flybuy into Potbelly’s digital...
by Hans Lammeman | Feb 18, 2026 | News
Voice AI phone answering platform Loman is further dialing in on its goal to integrate with the top point-of-sale systems across the restaurant industry, announcing a partnership with SpotOn in late January. Christian Wiens, CEO and founder of Loman, said integrating...
by Bernadette Heier | Feb 17, 2026 | News
Wonder has made its first full restaurant acquisition, Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, a single-location, fast-casual spot in Manhattan’s East Village. The restaurant will continue operating under its current name and staff, using Wonder’s tech and supply chain systems....