Johnny Rockets receives export award from US president

May 17, 2016

In recognition of its franchise and sales success overseas, Johnny Rockets received the President's E Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The…

Mango madness hits Qdoba

May 17, 2016

Qdoba Mexican Eats is now serving Mango Salsa and has reintroduced its Mango Salad, another perennial favorite, according to a company press release.

Piada refreshes menu, ordering process

May 17, 2016

Piada Italian Street Food has created new menu items for the spring and summer seasons, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, according to a company press…

Grabbagreen expands footprint in Midwest

May 17, 2016

Grabbagreen, a Scottsdale-based fast casual concept, has announced a two-store development deal in Minnesota with franchise partner Rocky Osborn of Zoom…

Cousins Subs makes sweeping changes to refresh brand, returns to original logo

May 16, 2016

The trend toward modifying businesses that fall strictly into the QSR category into  hybrids that mix quick service with some of the elements of fast casual is…

Freshii CEO: 'Cupcakes are dead. Froyo is finished. Juice is next.'

Freshii CEO Matt Corrin sends an open letter to juice franchises offering them a chance to become Freshii franchisees.

Gourmet doggies blow into Windy City

May 16, 2016

Dog Haus gourmet hot dogs will soon have five locations in the heart of Chicago, a city the franchise owner says is the "hot dog capital of the world."

Myrtle Beach welcoming Wahlburgers

May 16, 2016

Wahlburgers, founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and brothers, Mark and Donnie, will bring its burgers to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Slated to open…

Company launches mobile feedback platform

May 16, 2016

Original Review, a customer insight solutions company, has launched its OR Customer Insight Platform, to help restaurants track real-time feedback and collect…

Jack in the Box Q2 results fall behind overall sandwich segment

May 13, 2016

Jack in the Box Inc, which owns Qdoba, reported that operating earnings per share for Q2 exceeded the company's expectations, despite announcing that system…

Freebirds opening brick-and-mortar unit in Nashville

May 13, 2016

Freebirds World Burrito is opening its first Tennessee location this summer in Nashville at 3800 Hillsboro Road in Green Hills, according to a company press…

Qdoba COO elevated to president

May 13, 2016

Qdoba COO Keith Guilbault will take over as the brand's president, effective June 3, when CEO Tim Casey resigns, according to a press release from Jack in the…

The pre-shift meal: Sometimes simple is best for team building

by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications

One of the easiest and most effective options for "team building" is the pre-shift meal.

Restaurant, oh restaurant, how do I pay thee? Study counts the increasing number of ways

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

May 12, 2016

Restaurateurs who offer the most-preferred ways to pay at their establishments are getting the edge in attracting business. That's one of the primary findings…

PizzaRev loves NY this spring

May 12, 2016

PizzaRev is going great guns in New York this spring. The Buffalo Wild Wings-backed fast casual restaurant will open its second New York location at Green…

Potbelly rocks Little Rock area with four new locations

May 12, 2016

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced a multi-unit agreement to bring four more locations to Little Rock and surrounding communities. Owner Ryan Hamra said the new…

Study: Americans' view of healthful food is changing

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

About 55 percent of those surveyed said they trusted locally operated and owned restaurants more than national chains, which just 49 percent said they trusted.

Blaze opens in Houston Intercontinental Airport

May 12, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its first airport location, in Houston Intercontinental Airport in Terminal A, between Gate A1-A15, across from Starbucks…

Captain D's posts 18 quarters of system-wide growth

May 12, 2016

Captain D's  closed out the first quarter of the year by posting its 18th consecutive quarter of positive growth, generating a 2.5 percent system-wide same…

Real vs authentic: Which word should describe your restaurant?

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Steve Starr describes how authenticity is about communicating your brand’s true ideals to the consumer while the term real references the use of natural…