Go Go Curry signs first franchise deal

June 26, 2018

Go Go Curry signed its first franchising development deal with Daxin LLC to bring Japanese comfort food to Houston, according to company press release. The…

Jon Smith Subs advances into Australia

June 26, 2018

Florida-based Jon Smith Subs announced its international expansion into Australia, according to a company press release. 

Mod Pizza introduces Impact Pizza

June 26, 2018

Mod Pizza is introducing its first "Impact Pizza" as the brand partners with The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit company that exists to protect emotional health…

​​​​​​​Don't forget drinks: How to capture beverage sales in delivery

Online food delivery is expected to account for 30 percent of total restaurant industry growth through 2022

[WEBINAR] Online Brand Makeover: Winning the Restaurant Delivery Race

In this webinar, Speedline Solutions digs into the online side of your restaurant business and maps a strategy to engage your customers, increase loyalty, and…

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Cowboy Chicken opens first California location

June 25, 2018

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken opened its first California location Monday, according to a company press release. Founded in 1981, Cowboy Chicken is a fast casual…

Original ChopShop partners with senior credit facility for expansion

June 25, 2018

Original Chop Shop now has a senior credit facility from BBVA Compass to support ongoing expansion of new restaurants, according to a company press release. 

UK-based Leon launches in US

June 25, 2018

Leon, a UK-based fast food brand, is launching its first U.S. location in Washington, D.C. late this summer, according to a company press release. 

How restaurants can attract diners by preparing for voice search, the intelligent future

Lee Zucker, head of Industry for food service at Yext, gives insight to the future of fast casual restaurants with the evolution of smart devices and voice…

PDQ reports credit card hack

June 25, 2018

Florida-based PDQ reported on its website this weekend that it was the victim of a cyber-attack between May 19, 2017, and April 20, 2018. The chain said that…

Catering companies looking to reduce food waste will increase profits

Restaurant brands with large catering arms would do themselves a favor by cutting food waste, according to a news report, which found that every $1 invested in…

Wingstop to co-host 3rd annual Rappers VS Gamers Tournament

June 22, 2018

Wingstop is co-hosting HipHopDX's annual video game tournament — DX TURBO — according to a company press release. 

Fazoli's debuts breadstick snacks

June 22, 2018

Fazoli's has put a spin on its famous breadsticks — breadstick snacks — according to a company press release. They will be available Monday. 

City Barbeque to open in Georgia

June 22, 2018

City Barbeque, based in Ohio, will open its second location in the Atlanta, Georgia, area Monday at 4210 Johns Creek Parkway, according to a company press…

Rachel's Kitchen looks to Salt Lake City for expansion

June 22, 2018

Las Vegas-based Rachel's Kitchen is looking to expand and is eyeing Salt Lake City, according to a company press release. 

I Heart Mac & Cheese opens 5th South Florida location

June 22, 2018

I Heart Mac & Cheese has opened its fifth South Florida location in Boca Raton at 141 N.W. 20th St., at The Shops at University Park, according to company…

Tips and tricks for handling restaurant leadership stress

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Wellness Expert Heidi Smith drew big crowds at the NRA show in Chicago, seeking her lessons on stress reduction for restaurant leaders.

Will Chipotle's menu variety fly with customers?

June 22, 2018

It didn't take long for Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to shake things up. The former Taco Bell CEO, who took over the CEO role from Founder Steve Ells in March…

Starbucks CEO calls brand's recent performance 'Not acceptable'

June 22, 2018

Starbucks is hoping its latest initiatives will spark a turnaround after seeing its shares fall 3 percent this week in relation to slowing U.S. sales and its…

Southern California gets 5,700-square-foot Blaze

June 22, 2018

La Verne, California, is the latest locale to get a Blaze Pizza location, opening this Friday in a 5,700- square-foot open kitchen restaurant with interior…