Do you understand the 'trifecta of restaurant expansion success?'

Expanding to more sites won't generate the same anxieties as the first opening, but you will encounter a different set of challenges. Lee Leet, CEO of QSR…

Sajj Mediterranean puts freekeh on the menu

February 19, 2019

Sajj Mediterranean is adding freekeh, a fire-roasted green wheat, to menus at all nine California locations.

The Pie Hole expands into wholesale, namesake menu addition selling well

February 19, 2019

Pie and coffee shop The Pie Hole is launching a wholesale division as part of its market and business opportunity strategy, and is now selling pies at Café…

Crisp & Green delivering more than healthful food to employees, customers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

While serving good food is an important part of the brand's equation, CEO Steele Smiley said what sets it apart from other brands is its commitment to wellness.

Middleby Corporation names new leaders as CEO retires

February 19, 2019

The Middleby Corporation has switched up its executive leadership ranks as President and CEO Selim Bassoul retired this month.

Study names Arlington, Virginia, as best city to open a restaurant

The Washington D.C. area dominated the top of the list with D.C. and Arlington ranking No. 3 and No. 1, respectively.

Starbucks shuttering Capitol Hill shop

February 19, 2019

Come the end of April, Starbucks will close the Roy Street Coffee and Tea, its Capitol Hill location, after 10 years in operation.

Blaze opens Ontario store this week

February 19, 2019

Blaze Pizza will open an Ontario store on Guelph Line in Burlington on Thursday, Feb. 21, followed on Feb. 22 by free pizzas for anyone who visits and also…

Global food delivery app market to soar nearly 28% by 2023

February 19, 2019

By 2023, the global food delivery mobile app market that was put at $3.78 billion in 2017 should grow to a whopping $16.61 billion in value, which is a…

How teaching your employees to provide great guest experiences increases sales

Empowered frontline staff leads to happier customers, which result in increased customer loyalty, consistently higher guest satisfaction, referrals and…

Tocaya Organica prepping to open 12th location

February 15, 2019

Tocaya Organica's twelfth location will be its first in Westwood, California.

Quiznos' parent company hires former Qdoba exec

February 15, 2019

Mark Lohmann, a former senior executive with Qdoba Restaurant Group, has been named chief brand officer of Rego Restaurant Group, which owns 800 restaurants in…

Dippin' Dots exec gives out the scoop on 'Ice Cream of the Future's' future

In this week's podcast, Dippin' Dots gives listeners an inside look at how the brand uses the power of diversification to further sales and market reach, while…

Blaze tests bigger pies, delivery, in possible run-up to IPO by 2021

February 15, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is testing large 14-inch pizzas as part of a campaign to grow its digital delivery and carryout business, a news release said. In fact…

Potbelly launches refreshed menu, pairing options

February 14, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop's menu now offers pairings, bundles and a simpler pricing structure.

How Republic Bank is shaping the in-branch digital experience

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Trying to choose from an infinite variety of technology tools available to FIs can be overwhelming, Madhu Reddy, senior vice president and chief information…

Fazoli's taps franchise veteran to drive development

February 14, 2019

Fazoli's has named Kathy Davidson as senior director of franchise sales as part of the concept's strategy to drive growth and development.

Nestle debuts Starbucks branded coffee products for consumer base

February 14, 2019

Consumers can now enjoy a line of 24 Starbucks-branded coffee products from Nestlé, including whole bean and roast as well as the first-ever Starbucks capsules…

6 ways to reduce food waste in your supply chain

From keeping foods fresh as long as possible to keeping up with changing consumer demand, a variety of devices and supply chain management techniques are…

Graze & Gather prepping to open Colorado store this month

February 13, 2019

Graze & Gather, a concept from foodservice provider Compass Group/Eurest that melds food with a workspace environment, is getting ready to launch a…