Panera Bread names new marketing leaderPanera Bread has added a fast-casual restaurant veteran to its C-suite. Paris Baguette revamps app, online ordering, rewards programParis Baguette is upgrading its mobile, online and loyalty offerings. Qdoba plans nearly 40 new locations across country The nation’s second-largest fast-casual Mexican chain is continuing to grow its footprint in several key states. Chili’s streamlines ordering, customer engagement via in-store tablets Chili’s Grill & Bar is letting customers pay, join its loyalty program, and engage in other activities at their tables with tablet devices. Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru, pilots Spanish-language version The Wendy’s Company is building upon a pilot of artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud drive-thru technology. Fast-casual restaurants, on-site segments lead industry growth in 2024 The recent slowing of consumer store traffic is creating challenges for the restaurant industry — but for some industry segments more than others. Store Expansion News: July update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail industry. Papa Johns taps former Wendy's leader as new CEO Papa John’s International, Inc. has a new president and CEO. Experiential Brands debuts food hall concept in Atlanta Experiential Brands is rolling out a new fast-casual concept that will house its four brands under one roof. Taco Bell to roll out AI ordering at drive-thru lanes in hundreds of locations Customers at Taco Bell drive-thru locations may soon have their orders taken by AI. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
