Partnership between 2 vendors leads to all-in-one mobile ordering and loyalty platform

August 10, 2017

Restaurants and retailers now have access to one solution that offers mobile and online ordering with loyalty capabilities thanks to a partnership between…

Impossible Burger takes on NYT

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 10, 2017

The company behind the Impossible Burger — the meatless burger boasting it tastes and bleeds like real meat — is on a mission to "correct all the inaccuracies…

La Madeleine sells 26 units to franchisee

August 10, 2017

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe has completed the first phase of its refranchising program. Sugar Land, Texas-based HZ LM Casual Foods, led by Amin…

New Jersey gets first helping of Zoup

August 10, 2017

Soup lovers in Somerset, New Jersey, are getting their first taste of Zoup! today as the fast casual brand opened at 120 Cedar Grove Lane.

From sizzling South Beach to Canada's snowy climes, North America IS pizza

August 10, 2017

Miss a day and you miss a lot in the expanding pizza-fication of North America. Just this week, at least three chains announced new locations springing up…

Fast casual burger joints increasing Texas footprints

August 9, 2017

Texas is richer by two fast casual burger joints this month. Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar opens its first Fort Worth location Aug. 21, while Florida's BurgerFi…

Beverage Trends report: Customers ready to spend on drinks

August 9, 2017

The report surveyed hundreds of restaurant operators and consumers to find that sales in 2016 for most beverage categories from smoothies and juices to coffee…

Wayback Burgers to test food trailers in the Big Apple

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The fast casual chain teams with a trailer specialist to launch its first mobile food initiative, starting in New York City.

4 keys to giving QSR customers the tech they 'expect' ... and more

A recent survey makes it official: Customers truly want technology in their QSR experience. Do it right with these four keys from an expert on all that is…

'The Franchise Handbook' author says innovation is path to restaurant royalty

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

"The Franchise Handbook" author Carl Reader tells London audience that innovation sets the winners apart from the others in today's restaurant business.

Kiosks killing restaurant jobs? Don’t let the doomsayers distract you

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In time, the consumer media will get tired of pursuing a story that isn’t a story. The real challenge facing the restaurant industry is finding enough workers…

Noodles & Co gettin' veggie wit it

August 9, 2017

Hoping to inspire visits from customers who often avoid carbs, Noodles & Company is testing Veggie Noodles in select restaurants. Made from fresh zucchinis…

Captain D's continues nationwide expansion with 9 Florida openings

August 9, 2017

Captain D's has signed a franchise development agreement to expand throughout Florida's west coast, bringing nine new restaurants to the Tampa-St.

Ex FOCUS Brands exec to open 6 Tropical Smoothie Cafe units

August 8, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café will open in Snellville on Aug. 19 under the leadership of the former president of FOCUS Brands International, Michael Shattuck…

Wingstop debuts SMS text ordering platform

August 8, 2017

Wingstop fans can now place orders via SMS text, according to a press release.

MobileBytes adds mobile payments options for counter, table service restaurants

August 8, 2017

MobileBytes, a point-of-sale system provider for iPad, has launched mobile payment options for counter and table service restaurants and announced two…

Potbelly shifting business strategy after disappointing Q2

August 7, 2017

Potbelly is reevaluating its business strategy, said Mike Coyne, CFO and interim CEO, during last week’s investor’s call. Coyne, who replaced former CEO and…

Dickey's debuts $99 tailgate food pack

August 7, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is now offering a Tailgate Party Pack to kick off tailgate party season, according to a press release.

Captain D's debuts new meal deal promoted by D-Gulls

August 7, 2017

Captain D's is launching a series of commercials featuring the D-Gulls, Dave & Desmond, according to a press release.

Roly Poly Sandwiches franchisee pioneers self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Matt Macke was intrigued when a customer suggest he offer self-order kiosks. As a result, he has played a role in helping a kiosk manufacturer develop one for…