Kahala Brands wins Paytronix 'Loyaltees Award'

June 7, 2018

Kahala Brands has won the 2018 Patronix Loyaltees Award for Marketing Innovation, according to a company press release. The brand released a Paytronix survey…

Lemonade Restaurant Group launches new breakfast menu

June 7, 2018

Since starting in 2008, Lemonade Restaurant Group has been serving salads, sandwiches, desserts and cold-pressed lemonades. The brand has added a breakfast…

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill adds drive-thrus

June 7, 2018

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill is adding drive-thrus to its locations, most recently to the brand's Louisville location, according to a company press release. 

Kotipizza, Social Burgerjoint have great May, but not Chalupa

June 7, 2018

Kotipizza reports that its total sales grew a hefty 12.9 percent in May 2018 compared to the same month last year. Same-store sales, based on sales figures…

Blogger pens guide to being 'unstoppable' in business, life

June 7, 2018

Restaurateurs, perhaps more than most in business, know the value of persistence and determination. But remaining persistent in the face of the most harrowing…

Pincho Factory CEO becomes franchisee, president becomes new CEO

June 6, 2018

Pincho Factory has named restaurant industry veteran and its former president, Jayson Tipp, to the CEO post at the company. A news release said that Tipp has a…

Bubbakoo's Burritos to open in Atlantic City's Resorts

June 6, 2018

Jersey Shore-based eatery, Bubbakoo's Burritos is to open in Atlantic City Resorts Casino Hotel, according to a company press release. 

Afters Ice Cream to open in Oxnard, California

June 6, 2018

Afters Ice Cream will open a location June 9 in Oxnard's Riverpark Shopping Center, California, according to a company press release. 

Gigi's Cupcakes delivers to doorsteps nationwide

June 6, 2018

Gigi's Cupcakes are now available through nationwide shipping, according to a company press release. 

B.GOOD pulls former Dunkin' Brands exec into CEO spot

June 6, 2018

An eight-year Dunkin' Brands leader is stepping into the top leadership spot at B.GOOD, according to a press release from the the company. New CEO Chris Fuqua…

Top missteps to avoid on the way to franchising success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

From operational strategy errors to overlooking the customer experience, there are plenty of things to trip a new franchisor up on the way to successful…

The man that made Starbucks an industry superpower steps down

Starbucks Corporation Executive Chairman and — until last year, CEO — of four decades, Howard Schultz, is stepping down, but leaving a huge trail of successes…

Emerging restaurants to pitch franchise experts in contest

Leaders of three up-and-coming brands will try to convince judges and attendees of the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in London that their…

[LIVE WEBINAR] Combating rising operating costs in a tight labor market

Make a note to join us June 19 for an hour of free expert guidance on taking some of the sting out of your labor costs, even as the hiring environment demands…

Juice Shop Kitchen & Juicery starts franchising

June 5, 2018

Manhattan-based Juice Shop Kitchen & Juicery has begun franchising in major markets across the country through a partnership with Fransmart, according to a…

Paytronix introduces new strategists

June 5, 2018

Paytronix Systems Inc. welcomed three strategists to its team, all with solid restaurant leadership backgrounds. Allen Cerasani,  Leslie Wilson-Lopez and Jesse…

Cauldron Ice Cream to open first San Diego location

June 5, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream is opening its first San Diego shop Saturday, at 4646 Convoy Street, according to a company press release.

3 ways real-time feedback serves your restaurant

Rather than putting your effort into survey methods that customers likely won't notice, utilize new technology to increase response volume and feedback value.

Emerging foodservice automation calls for new sanitation standards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As new types of equipment are introduced into the foodservice environment, new sanitation standards will be needed to protect consumers and the foodservice…

Captain D's to open in Overland, Missouri

June 4, 2018

Captain D's is in opening a store in Overland, Missouri, the brand's sixteenth location in the Show-Me State, according to a company press release.