How to get the most out of your loyalty program

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Mirus' Dave Bennett highlights what you and your brand can do to maximize the benefits of your loyalty program.

Primo Hoagies signs franchising agreement in South Carolina

August 2, 2018

Primo Hoagies, a Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, signed an agreement with Jim and Michele Wright to open three locations in the…

Chef Chatter: Why pasta makes the perfect fast casual dish

By Pino Luongo, owner and chef, Coco Pazzo

Newk's Eatery rolls out summer LTOs

August 2, 2018

Newk's Eatery is welcoming a summer line up of dishes based on its Newk's "Q" dishes, featuring house-made White BBQ Sauce, for a limited time through…

Revenues up at The Habit

August 2, 2018

The Habit Restaurants reported Wednesday that total revenue increased 23.4 percent for its second quarter ended June 26, 2018. Company-operated comparable…

Pop-up fast casual opens in New York

August 2, 2018

A pop-up restaurant and bar called Market Hall is open for the summer at Pier 17 in the Financial District, 89 South St., in New York City, New York, according…

Software update to help restaurants manage food costs

August 2, 2018

Orderly, a company that applies data science to food cost management, has released a software update to give restaurant operators more accurate information…

3 ways to keep your LTO from falling flat

by Matt MacInnis — Founder & CEO, Inkling

Brands can ramp up LTOs by simplifying a few elements of kitchen readiness.

Bridg launching platform to make customer data 'more accessible' to restaurants

August 2, 2018

Bridg, a customer identification technology for brick-and-mortar retailers, is launching a platform designed to make guest data more accessible and actionable…

La Boulangerie hires former Which Wich exec as director of retail

August 1, 2018

Nicolas Bernadi, CEO of La Boulangerie de San Francisco, has hired Gabriel Moreno as senior director of retail, according to a press release. 

Hot Head Burritos opens franchise in Massachusetts

August 1, 2018

Hot Head Burritos signed its first franchise in Massachusetts, according to a press release, with franchisees Tom, Greg, and Wayne Yvon, who already own one…

Franchisee brings more Dickey's Barbecue Pits to Los Angeles

August 1, 2018

Franchisee Marlon Russell is bringing three Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurants to the West Los Angeles area, according to a press release.

B.Good launches delivery via DoorDash

August 1, 2018

B.Good is now offering delivery across the East Coast via a partnership with DoorDash, according to a company press release. As part of the partnership, for…

Cauldron Ice Cream signs Los Angeles franchise deal

August 1, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream, an Orange County-based ice cream shop, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal for Los Angeles County with the first location opening late…

Gigi's Cupcakes founder to make appearance at Utah opening

August 1, 2018

Gigi Butler, who founded Gigi's Cupcakes in 2008, will highlight the grand opening Aug. 4 of the Logan, Utah location, according to a press release. 

Fazoli's soars in first quarter

August 1, 2018

Fazoli's has opened more than seven restaurants this year, with plans to open up to an additional five locations by the end of the year, according to a press…

Chipotle closes Ohio location after customers report illnesses

July 31, 2018

Editor's note: Updated with official response from Chipotle at 11:20 a.m. EST A Chipotle location in Powell, Ohio, has closed after customers claimed…

Pinche Gringo introduces POS to keep up with growing business

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The success of their first restaurant encouraged the owners of Pinche Gringo to open a second restaurant in 2017. An enhanced customer display system enabled…

Wayback Burgers partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

July 31, 2018

Wayback Burgers has partnered with Boys &  Girls Clubs of America, a  non-profit that operates after-school care programs, according to a company press…

Noodles & Company launches 3 zucchini-centric dishes

July 31, 2018

In celebration of National Zucchini Day on Aug. 8, Noodles & Company has created three zucchini-centric dishes and is allowing customers to swap zucchini…