Is your restaurant marketing working?

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

From preparation to implementation to analyzing the outcome, the process of a promotion has to come full circle in order to make it successful.

How is color coloring customer perceptions?

Color is critical to customer experience since it has a notable and predictable impact on their moods and emotions.

New food hub connects the local vegetable stand to biggest restaurant brands

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

December 20, 2016

Restaurateurs hoping for a central, tech-connected marketplace linking small local farmers to the skyrocketing number of restaurants, whose customers are…

Wingstop gives away five golden wings

December 19, 2016

Though Wingstop isn't giving away four calling birds, the concept did announce its "Five Golden Wings" give-away at participating U.S. restaurants, beginning…

Cousins Subs VP lays out growth plans

Jason Valentine,  VP of Operations of Cousins Subs, chats about cultivating franchise relationships, employee engagement, the brand's new look and food safety…

It took Dickey's a decade to add this

December 16, 2016

Prime Rib is Dickey's Barbecue Pit's first new holiday menu item in almost 10 years. According to a press release, Dickey's Prime Rib can be ordered online and…

Project Juice's bottled soups delivered nationally

December 16, 2016

Project Juice released vegan bottled soups created by Chef Sascha Weiss, the concept's director of product development, according to a press release. The soups…

Chicken Salad Chic expands in the Sunshine State

December 16, 2016

Paul and Linsay Rohr first tasted Chicken Salad Chick in 2011 and six years later announced plans to open their own location in Palm Harbor, Florida, according…

'On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me' ... mobile ordering?

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

As the holidays near, a few fast casuals are gifting their customers with a faster and easier mobile experience.

Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage launches franchise plans

December 16, 2016

Chicago's Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage has launched a franchising plan to expand its footprint across the country. The chain has just 14 existing shops…

Zoup breaks ground in Long Island

December 16, 2016

Zoup has broken ground in the hamlet of Carle Place in Long Island, New York. The restaurant, which is under construction at 19 Old Country Rd. in the Country…

Rise Biscuits raising Kentucky presence

December 16, 2016

North Carolina-based Rise Biscuits Donuts has signed a multi-state development agreement with MDO Holdings to introduce the concept to Georgia, South Carolina…

Vapiano franchising CEO named to exec board

December 16, 2016

Vapiano CEO Mario C. Bauer, will take a seat Jan 1, 2017, on the executive board for Vapiano SE, with responsibilities for developing new markets, new market…

Chipotle adds 4 board members

December 16, 2016

As part of its recent leadership shake-up, which named Steve Ells as sole CEO, Chipotle has added four members to its board of directors. Paul T.

Study: Customer data is growing player in restaurant marketing

December 16, 2016

Research from Winterberry Group found that guest data plays a key role in the way restaurants handle challenges, including increased competition, declining…

Former Captain D's employee opens location in Myrtle Beach

December 15, 2016

 A new Captain D's unit has opened in Myrtle Beach with franchisees, Scottie Smith and Robert Brooks at the helm, according to a press release. Smith…

Two emerging brands pick starrdesign for prototype designs

December 15, 2016

Original Chopshop and Ruggles Green, two emerging restaurants based in Phoenix and Houston, respectively, have selected starrdesign to create prototype designs…

Dickey's contractor opens 9 units around Los Angeles

December 15, 2016

After literally building Dickey's Barbecue Pit from the ground up as the concept's California general contractor, Caleb Cabrera took a leap of faith and opened…

4 union organization changes restaurateurs need to know

Restaurant operators must take the time now to learn how recent union-relaterd labor rulings from the National Labor Relations Board may affect their…

Pret a Manger 1st US chain to issue humane commitment for chickens

December 15, 2016

Pret A Manger is the first U.S. national restaurant chain to commit to improvements for the welfare of the chickens raised for its food operations, according…