Melt Shop expands New York footprint

June 12, 2018

Melt Shop has opened its seventh New York location in White Plains, New York, according to a company press release. The unit, located on level four of The…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening in Parker, Colorado

June 12, 2018

Franchisees Stephen and Heidi Bernier are opening their first Dickey's Barbecue Pit this fall in Parker, Colorado, according to a company press release. 

Delivering on delivery: 3 pitfalls of traditional third-party delivery platforms

Third-party delivery apps may have hidden costs and downfalls.

Can Quiznos new owner turn it around?

June 12, 2018

Denver-based Quiznos is under new ownership. High Bluff Capital Partners, a California private equity firm specializing in corporate turnarounds is on a…

Webinar: How to give your brand an online makeover

A free, hour-long webinar focuses on the intricacies and benefits of giving your brand's online presence a "makeover."

Thinking Beyond Cable To Create Value with Your Dining Room TV

Introducing a platform that can lead to increased engagement, entertainment, and revenue opportunities.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf launches cold brew coffee, tea

June 11, 2018

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is expanding its selection of cold brew coffee and teas in time for summer. The new beverages, which include Vietnamese Cold…

DC food hall brings line up to 22 brands

June 11, 2018

Forest City Realty Trust Inc. announced that it will feature 12 additional restaurants in its food hall —Quarter Market— set to open this fall in Washington…

Wahlburgers CEO resigning, CFO to take the lead

June 11, 2018

Wahlburgers CEO Rick Vanzura has resigned his position to accept a CEO position with another restaurant chain. Vanzura will remain with the company through…

Focus POS beta tests updated software

June 11, 2018

Focus POS, a provider of restaurant point-of-sale software, is currently beta testing its updated POS software which it plans to roll out later this year…

Mooyah expands with Connecticut opening

June 11, 2018

Mooyah Burgers Fries Shakes Connecticut location is set to open before the end of June, is located just 400 feet from the University of New Haven campus at …

MyPie opens in Las Vegas

June 11, 2018

MyPie, a customizable pizza location offering New York-style pizza, opened its first Las Vegas location June 7, according to a company press release. 

Wingstop appoints VP, CMO

June 11, 2018

Wingstop has appointed Maurice Cooper as its senior VP and CMO. He will be responsible for overseeing the chain's global marketing strategy and execution…

Getting a handle on harassment: 3 leaders lay out best tips

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

Sexual and other types of harassment are at the top of the heap in the daily news cycle lately, but they are problems that have long plagued every workplace…

Dickey's to open 4 stores in 4 states this summer

June 8, 2018

Four states will soon have new Dickey's Texas-Style Barbecue thanks to recent franchising deals made by the chain, beginning in Green Valley Ranch, Colorado…

Piada Italian Street Food tests breakfast menu

June 8, 2018

Piada Italian Street Food is testing a breakfast menu from June 16 to July 15 at two of its locations in Columbus, according to a company press release. 

U.S. Starbucks ups the cost of a cup 10 to 20 cents

June 8, 2018

Starbucks said this week it raised the price of a regular drip coffee by 10 to 20 cents in most U.S. stores on Tuesday, according to Associated Press on…

Hot Head Burritos adds Southwest Ranch Taco

June 8, 2018

Hot Head Burritos is adding a Southwest Ranch Taco LTO to its menu, according to a company press release.

Restaurant sales flat, but traffic still vanishing along with employees

June 8, 2018

TDn2K reported that chain store comp sales gained slightly over the rolling three-month period, up 0.8 percent, though comp traffic dropped 2.9 percent in May…

How one coffee brand keeps profits brewing by using a central kitchen

New Jersy's Coffee Surf utilizes a central kitchen, where it stores coffee grounds, beans and cans of cold-brewed coffee.