FAT Brands to open 175 stores in 2023FAT (Fresh, Authentic, Tasty) Brands continues its aggressive expansion, opening new locations and adding to its already robust pipeline. Casual-dining brand Crisp & Green signs big development dealCrisp & Green has signed the largest multi-unit deal in its history. McDonald’s to open 1,900 new stores in 2023; eyes big growth in China McDonald’s Corp. reported a strong fourth quarter amid higher menu prices and a big bump in comp sales in its home market. Newk’s Eatery automates voice ordering with AI A fast-casual chain that operates and franchises 100 stores in 16 states is using artificial intelligence to streamline its handling of phone orders. Smoothie King ramps up store expansion Smoothie King is poised for nationwide expansion in both new and existing markets. Chipotle looking to hire 15,000 workers Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to staff up in preparation for its busiest times of the year. BurgerFi centralizes management of in-store digital signage A premium fast-casual hamburger chain is ensuring the digital menu and marketing boards in its stores display the correct information. Big Boy streamlines ops with cloud technology Big Boy Restaurant Group is streamlining operations in-store and on the back end with cloud technology. Chipotle promotes new rewards perk on TikTok, Instagram Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is continuing to utilize social media and virtual platforms in its marketing campaigns. Five Guys may face lawsuit over data breach Personal data of some job applicants at fast food burger retailer Five Guys Enterprises LLC was exposed in a cyberattack. Zaxby’s unifies technology for seamless customer experience A fast-food chicken retailer is consolidating enterprise and CRM systems at the POS. Focus Brands accelerating expansion with multi-branded restaurants Focus Brands has big plans for streetside, multi-branded restaurants. First Previous 48 49 50 51 52 Next Last