Pancheros launches mobile ordering

April 3, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has rolled out an updated version of its mobile app that allows customers to place mobile orders for pick up at the restaurant…

NPD reports 20 percent boost in restaurant delivery sales

April 3, 2018

Despite the overall weakness in the U.S. restaurant industry, foodservice delivery posted sizable gains in both visits and sales over the last five years…

Solving the 'ROI problem' of digital marketing

Capturing a customer, gaining an understanding of what drove that customer to you, quantifying revenue and leveraging customer data to segment audiences in…

Fuzzy's Taco Shop launches online ordering

April 3, 2018

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has launched online ordering, allowing guests to more conveniently order and pick up food from one of Fuzzy's 139 locations, according to a…

Tijuana Flats expanding Florida presence

April 3, 2018

Tijuana Flats is opening this week in Windermere, Florida. The store, 6527 Old Brick Road, is in the Westside Shoppes Plaza on SR 535 and spans 2,400 square…

National Restaurant Association offering health insurance to small restaurant businesses

April 3, 2018

The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare have partnered to create a way for small restaurant businesses to offer health insurance to their…

'Millions' or 'thousands' affected by Panera security flaw?

April 2, 2018

Panera Bread might have accidentally leaked millions of customer records, according to a story published Monday by Brian Krebs, a former reporter for The…

Chicken Salad Chick thrives in Q1

April 2, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick, during the first quarter of 2018, signed six franchise agreements to develop a dozen restaurants in new and existing markets, including…

Former McAlister's president takes CEO spot at Krystal

April 2, 2018

Former McAlister's Deli President Paul M. Macaluso is taking the reins as Krystal's CEO, a news release said. The 25-year industry veteran has held leadership…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hits Q1 growth spurt

April 2, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2018, opening 17 restaurants, according to a company press…

Pincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion

April 2, 2018

Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…

What the fast casual industry can learn from hospitality's $2.5 billion brawl

Will history repeat itself in the restaurant industry? Not if brands take control now.

Fatburger opening in Singapore

March 30, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has signed a deal with Deelish Brands Pte Ltd. to develop co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…

Captain D's signs 4-unit Texas deal

March 29, 2018

Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements for four stores in Texas, a news release said.

FoodLogiQ secures $19.5M in financing

March 29, 2018

FoodLogiQ, an SaaS provider of solutions for food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, has raised $19.5 million in financing to accelerate its…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe secures up to $20M to help fuel franchise growth

March 29, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is working with ApplePie Capital to offer new and existing franchisees access to up to $20 million in debt capital to drive continued…

Rush Bowls opening world headquarters in Gunbarrel, Colorado

March 29, 2018

Rush Bowls, a fast casual concept that serves meals in bowls crafted from fruits and vegetables, granola and honey and blended with protein, vitamins and other…

Don't add delivery until you ask these 5 questions

While delivery is becoming a must-have for restaurants, there are five things operators should ask themselves before rolling out a new delivery program.

Squisito Pizza & Pasta opens 6th Maryland unit

March 28, 2018

Squisito Pizza & Pasta has opened another Maryland location, this one in Ellicott City as a corporate store owned and operated by Michele and Gennaro…

The Pie Hole names CEO

March 28, 2018

The Pie Hole, a  Los Angeles-based pie and coffee shop, has brought on restaurant industry veteran Edie Ames as its CEO. Ames joins The Pie Hole's team of…