15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger

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

Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…

Fast casuals, not fine-dining brands, leading restaurant segment in design innovation

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Fast casual brands have been quick to adopt recent design trends, and QSR restaurants are following suite.

Freebirds talks mobile innovation at CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Freebirds' VP of Marketing Erin Levzow talks with Hughes' Tim Tang about the importance of mobile for both the business and the customer.

PJ's Coffee opens in Vietnam

September 7, 2016

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has opened its first location in Vietnam at Ho Chi Minh’s Vincom B Center Shopping Mall. PJ’s parent company, Ballard Brands LLC…

Amazon restaurant service arrives in London

September 7, 2016

A week after going live with Prime Restaurants in Houston, Amazon is offering the service in London for Prime customers.

Something's fishy: 1 in 5 seafood samples fraudulently labeled

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

September 7, 2016

A new worldwide study of the global seafood supply chain finds it's rife with fraud.

Buffalo Wild Wings announces NCAA partnership renewal

September 6, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings is renewing its NCAA partnership, which includes media and marketing rights as well as on-site exposure at NCAA-related events.The…

How a free meal can make customers for life

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

Taking a chance with a free meal coupon can pay off in big ways with new customers in the market.

Freebirds, United Airlines help restaurants understand location-based marketing

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

Location-based marketing is the best way to reach customers around our location and it's a very cost-effective way to market to consumers, said Erin Levzow…

Technavio names Top 5 food-delivery services

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

Technavio's latest research names the Top 5 players in home delivery worldwide, as well as some of the major market forces.

Former Pei Wei CEO named CEO of The Melt

September 6, 2016

Ralph Bower, former CEO of Pei Wei, has taken over as CEO of The Melt, replacing CEO and founder, Jonathan Kaplan, who will continue with the company as…

Velvet Taco receives growth investment, launches CEO search

September 6, 2016

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has received a significant strategic growth investment from L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity firm in the…

Getting 'granular' about restaurants' many possible uses for whole grains

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

It’s little wonder restaurateurs are seeking new ways to incorporate old grains into their menus, given the trend toward increasingly healthful eating from…

CEOs of Captain D's, HuHot, Yalla, Slapfish pull back the curtain on business strategies

Improving sales, engaging customers, recruiting employees, food-safety issues and meeting government-mandated policies are just a few issues restaurant…

How license, permit knowledge can save your restaurant

One expert gives five tips regarding permits and licenses to help restaurant owners avoid long-term fines and sanctions.

Former Starbucks SVP takes top job at Boudin Bakery

September 1, 2016

Boudin Bakery has named Clarice Turner as its CEO. The former Starbucks SVP of Food & Evenings Americas will also serve on the board of directors of the…

Starbucks steams up menu with a familiar choice and new option

September 1, 2016

Starbucks is introducing its pumpkin spice latte for the 13th year at the same time it's introducing a new chile mocha.

Freshii prepping to hit Australian market

September 1, 2016

Freshii is prepping to expand into Australia with 20 new locations the next four months. This year stores are opening at Loondalup shopping mall, the Carillon…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

September 1, 2016

Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.

Dickey's BBQ spices up menu, expands in Midwest

September 1, 2016

Dickey's BBQ Pit is expanding in the midwest with the launch of locations in Traverse City and Kent County, Michigan, owned by franchisees Andre Bushell and…