Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants

August 31, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches on military installation base

August 28, 2015

The first Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open on a military installation began service this week in Fort Leonard Wood.

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint to open 5 GA stores

August 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open the first of five new stores in central and south Georgia.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

The Halal Guys’ first franchise opens in Chicago

August 27, 2015

The Halal Guys opened its first franchised location in Chicago

Burger 21 scouting Houston franchising opps

August 27, 2015

Burger 21 is targeting Houston for future restaurant sites and prospective franchisees.

Revenues up 30 percent at Zoës

August 27, 2015

Zoës Kitchen reported total revenue for Q2 increased 30 percent to $54.5 million and comparable restaurant sales increased 5.6 percent

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

Tully's Coffee launches iPad POS

August 27, 2015

Tully's Coffee has a new iPad POS.

'McWhopper' not to be, Wayback Burgers issues offer

August 27, 2015

Burger King’s marketing effort to create a 'McWhopper' aimed at generating awareness for Peace Day has been declined by McDonald's. Wayback Burgers, however…

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.

Watch highlights from this year's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Couldn't make the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit? Catch the highlights with this video.

Video highlights of CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

August 26, 2015

This video highlights reel of the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit reveals opportunities for enterprises to leverage mobile and digital channel in everything …

MOOYAH teams up with No Kid Hungry to raise $50K to fight childhood hunger

August 26, 2015

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is teaming up with No Kid Hungry in hopes of raising $50,000 to battle childhood hunger.

Smashburger intros 'healhty' kids options

August 26, 2015

Smashburger has added "healthier options" to its kids meal menu, including Grilled Chicken Strips and Musselman’s Unsweetened Squeezable applesauce.

GRILLiT names new CEO

August 26, 2015

GRILLiT’s Ghazi Hajj has resigned as CEO and has been replaced by Henry L. Klein.

Boston Market boosts leadership team to drive expansion plans

August 26, 2015

Boston Market has hired two restaurant industry veterans to join the leadership ranks as the company remains focused on strong sales performance and expansion…

Tropical Smoothie launches grain bowls

August 26, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café has created Super Grain Bowls and a few new smoothie flavors.

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.