Froots moves into Guatemala

August 29, 2016

Guatemala will soon get a taste of Froots, a company press release announced. The brand signed a master franchise agreement with Alejandro Garcia, Cristina…

Uncle Maddio's continues Florida expansion

August 29, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding operations in the Pensacola, Florida area, according to a company press release.  New franchisees Jeremy and Wendy Jordan…

Togo's Tribe loyalty program gets social makeover

August 29, 2016

Togo's Eateries, a West coast sandwich franchise with 300 locations, has upgraded its loyalty program with social media engagement. Chirpify, a social media…

Smoke's Poutinerie to crown the world's top eater of gravy-smothered fries

August 29, 2016

Smoke's Poutinerie is gearing up for its 7th annual World Poutine Eating Championship, the world's largest poutine eating competition taking place Oct. 1 in…

Restaurant graphics: More important than you think? (Part 1)

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

This two-part series delves into how and why restaurants should take their graphic elements more seriously.

Commodities: Cheese, wheat drop, fuel rises

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

Agricultural commodities gave pizza restaurateurs a break last week in trading with the price of both wheat and cheese falling, but those gains were made up…

Which Wich names president

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 29, 2016

Ric Scicchitano, former EVP of food and supply chain for Corner Bakery Cafe, has joined the leadership team at Which Wich as president. Founder Jeff Sinelli…

Camlock Systems providing security for restaurant kiosks

August 29, 2016

Evoke Creative Ltd., a kiosk manufacturer, has teamed up with Camlock Systems Ltd. to securely lock its restaurant kiosks. Evoke Creative chose Camlock's…

Chipotle giving back-to-school freebies

August 29, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill is aiming to make heading back to school a little easier. During the month of September, high school and college students showing a…

Tips for driving customer loyalty in the restaurant industry

Geoff Smith, CMO of CrowdTwist, provides insight on the benefits of multichannel loyalty programs.

Pizza Pie bakes up ROI with loyalty kiosks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Kiosks in the restaurant sphere are a big hit due to their ability to draw in customers. One pizza franchise saw firsthand how effective a kiosk campaign can…

New Zealand fast casual brand 'fuels' growth with POS solution

August 26, 2016

BurgerFuel Worldwide, a New Zealand-based fast casual brand, has deployed ParTech's PixelPoint POS solution, EverServ 7200 terminals and PAR peripherals.

How using customer data will make you a better marketer

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Marketing sometimes gets a bad rap as being immeasurable fluff, but no one can argue with marketing built on factual data that can also be measured.

Dickey’s to open 3 LA units

August 26, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has executed a development agreement for three stores just south of Los Angeles. The stores, located in Lomita, Hawthorne and El Segundo…

The Habit Burger Grill combats child hunger

August 25, 2016

Habit Burger Grill is partnering with No Kid Hungry for the second year to raise funds in the fight against childhood hunger, according to a news release. 

Schlotzsky's is getting old and celebrating in a big way

August 25, 2016

Schlotzsky's turns 45 on Oct. 4 and is celebrating by giving guests an opportunity to win money, gift cards, T-shirts and discounts on food.  

College kids still love fast food, but they're pickier than ever

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

Today's coeds have high expectations for even the fastest food that they order.

Pret a Manger hit with lawsuit

August 25, 2016

A New York City man is suing Pret a Manger after he a went into anaphylactic shock. He alleges that the restaurant staff served him food containing…

Part 2: The pain and the glory of getting REAL

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

Restaurateurs who seek REAL certification say it’s a tough and sometimes painful process. But they are quick to add that it can end up paying off big for a…

Moe's opens 1st Austin area location

August 24, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is opening its first location in the Austin, Texas area on Sept. 1 in Cedar Park, according to a news release.