Black Rock Coffee partners with PlayerLync for training

July 24, 2018

Black Rock Coffee Bar has partnered with PlayerLync for its digital employee training and operations platform, a news release said.

What you can learn from how Starbucks handled PR crisis

Starbucks made headlines when two African-American men were arrested and removed from a Starbucks location, and the brand is still seeing effects.

Fast casual stocks expected to soar

July 24, 2018

Fast casual restaurant operators should soon be enjoying dramatic growth in quarterly results. 

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh acquires stake in La Boulangerie

July 24, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh CEO James Park and Michael Staenberg, co-owners of Denver-based Garbanzo, have acquired an equity interest in the café bakery…

Chicken Salad Chick expands to Georgia

July 24, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick will expand to Georgia with its first location in Carrollton, according to a release.  

7 Best content marketing ideas for restaurant owners

7 tips on how use social media to connect with consumers to maximize marketing efforts.

A beginner's guide to analyzing restaurant data

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Dave Bennett, of Mirus, offers simplified steps on how to analyze restaurant data provided by Mirus.

Chef Chatter: How 1 chef relies on empathy to connect with team

Dan Stoller, senior R&D Chef, The Culinary Edge, discusses why being empathetic is an important to being a good chef and leader.

Starbucks to open location for deaf community

July 20, 2018

Starbucks is opening its first signing store, near Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., boasting a full staff fluent in American Sign Language, according…

I Heart Mac & Cheese opening 2 Florida locations

July 20, 2018

Boca Raton-based I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual cheese bar, is getting ready to open locations in Davie and Jupiter, Florida, according to a press…

Verde to open North Carolina location

July 20, 2018

Verde, a fast casual salad and wrap concept that has four locations in South Carolina, is opening a location in Charlotte, North Carolina this month, according…

The science behind making Junzi

by Katie Shipp — intern, networld media group

Co-founder of Junzi, Yong Zhao provides insight to the trial and errors of creating a fast casual brand in an exploding market.

Artichoke Basille opens 1st freestanding store

July 19, 2018

Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its first freestanding store this fall in Newington, Connecticut, also the first store in that state. The Berlin Turnpike…

Saladworks opens first Atlanta location

July 19, 2018

Saladworks has opened its first Atlanta location as part of the brand’s expansion plan, according to a press release. The location will also feature an updated…

LevelUp partners with Playfull to add gaming feature to digital restaurant orders

July 19, 2018

LevelUp is partnering with Playfull, an app that uses games to increase the frequency and volume of digital orders at restaurants, according to a press release.

Tijuana Flats introduces LTO Cheeseburger Taco

July 19, 2018

Tijuana Flats, a Tex-Mex fast casual, is bringing together tacos and burgers this summer for the Cheeseburger Taco that will be available at all locations from…

Back Yard Burgers welcomes new CEO

July 18, 2018

Back Yard Burgers has hired Scott Shotter as its CEO, according to a press release. 

Dickey's Barbecue brought to Florida by local entrepreneur

July 18, 2018

Franchisee Peter Juris, is opening a Dickey's Barbecue Pit location in Aventura, Florida this fall, according to a press release. 

Taco Cabana sees progress after strategic brand renewal

July 18, 2018

Taco Cabana is making improvements by introducing a series of menu upgrades, event programs and service enhancements, according to a press release. 

sweetFrog opening two locations in Reno

July 18, 2018

sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt is expanding its customer reach in Reno with two additional locations opened by multi-unit franchisees Larry Copponi and Gary Ricco…