It's go 'mobile' time

Developers of mobile sites and applications weigh in on how to best offer mobile services.

Charley's introduces Spicy Asian sandwich

August 4, 2011

In response to customer demand, Charley's Grilled Subs has rolled out a Spicy Asian BBQ Chicken sandwich nationwide.

Firehouse Subs rolls out Coca-Cola Freestyle nationally

August 4, 2011

After a nearly two-year test, Firehouse Subs is launching Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all of its 437 restaurants. With Coca-Cola Freestyle, customers now…

Togo’s marks 40th anniversary with new wraps, marketing campaign

August 4, 2011

Togo's kicks off its 40th anniversary with a celebration of the past and future. The company will launch a new campaign based on its history with an ad that…

Einstein Noah Q2 revenues up slightly

August 4, 2011

Colorado-baed Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, today reported…

Wingstop signs development agreement with Rick Ross

August 4, 2011

Maybach Music Group CEO and Platinum Selling Recording Artist Rick Ross has added Wingstop to his portfolio.

Daphne's California Greek rolls out flatbread pizzas

August 3, 2011

As Daphne's California Greek continues to evolve its brand and menu to showcase Mediterranean and Greek-flavors, the chain has debuted distinctively light…

Starbucks launches redesigned e-commerce site

August 3, 2011

Starbucks has re-launched its digital storefront StarbucksStore.com with a complete redesign to make shopping for coffee, tea and merchandise more convenient.

MAD Greens launches food-allergy app

August 3, 2011

Denver-based MAD Greens has rolled out a mobile web-app that allows customers to select foods and ingredients that they may be allergic to or wish to avoid for…

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

Four Ways to Minimize Theft in a Restaurant

Technology and communication can keep revenue out of the hands of thieves.

Top 100: Elevation Burger No. 66

August 2, 2011

66. Elevation Burger

Top 100: Cosi Sandwich Bar No. 65

August 2, 2011

65. Cosi Sandwich Bar

Top 100: Wahoo's Fish Tacos No. 64

August 2, 2011

64. Wahoo’s Fish Tacos

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens third Va. location

August 2, 2011

'Groundhog Day' isn't reality

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

'Groundhog Day' isn't reality

Kids LiveWell program will help parents and restaurants

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently rolled out their Kids LiveWell program. The program is designed to be mutually beneficial to kids' health…

Is your remote access PCI compliant?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When the PCI standard talks about remote access, it is referring to connecting to a computer when you are on another network. A typical example would be if you…

Energy Kitchen announces executive appointments

August 1, 2011

Manhattan-based Energy Kitchen has announced two new executive appointments.

Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…