Mobile payments startup PaidEasy raises $2 million

August 12, 2015

PaidEasy gives its users the ability to open, view, split, tip and pay their bills in real time.

July restaurant sales up; West Coast outperforming East Coast

August 12, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) announced that its Index of quick-service restaurant sales increased 5.3 percent nationwide in July 2015, compared to…

Villa Enterprises opening 4 NJ outlets

August 12, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and a new South Philly Cheesesteak are opening in Gloucester…

Rise Biscuits & Donuts expanding from 1 unit to 6

August 12, 2015

Rise Biscuits & Donuts, a fast casual restaurant in Durham, North Carolina that serves sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options, is ready to expand its…

BBQ arrives at McAlister’s Deli

August 12, 2015

McAlister’s Deli is now offering several limited-time BBQ menu options, including BBQ nachos, sandwiches, spuds and salads available through Sept. 29.

Schlotzsky’s taps ex Back Yard Burgers COO as global marketing VP

August 12, 2015

Schlotzsky’s has appointed Monte Jump as its VP of global marketing.

How one restaurant creates zero environmental waste

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace.com spoke with founder Chris LaRocca about Crushed Red's eco-friendly culture and how the company achieved its zero waste goal.

Dispelling 6 myths of why small brands 'can't' go international

Many smaller food companies incorrectly assume they cannot participate in the growing importance of international markets.

UK’s Neds Noodle Bar partners with Fransmart to expand global presence

August 11, 2015

London’s Neds Noodle Bar has partnered with Fransmart to build on its existing franchise program.

Flavor, adventure, more healthful ingredients drive sandwich trends

August 11, 2015

Few foods reign as ubiquitously on restaurant menus in the U.S. as the almighty sandwich.

Miami's Pollo Tropical expands Texas footprint

August 11, 2015

Pollo Tropical is expanding its Texas presence with two locations opening late summer in Houston and San Antonio.

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana on mission to double off-premise business

August 11, 2015

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, which operates Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical, has set a goal to double its current off-premise business over the next 10 years

Vernon Hills to welcome Chicagoland’s 10th Zoup!

August 11, 2015

Zoup! is opening its 10th restaurant this week in the Chicagoland area.

Supply-chain study: Consumers demand sustainable food products

August 11, 2015

Technomic and Deloitte Advisory research assesses what's next in supply-chain logistics.

Jack in the Box, Qdoba report strong Q3

August 11, 2015

Jack in the Box and Qdoba reported a strong Q3.

Mobile app available at all US Firehouse Sub locations

August 10, 2015

Firehouse Subs has rolled out its mobile ordering and loyalty app in its U.S. units.

Craft brews go wild: Mint, melon, Asian flavors now trending

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Move over wine lovers, craft beers are now in vogue in fast casual and QSR restaurants.

One CEO's view on how traditional pizza will weather the fast casual storm

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Hungry Howie's CEO chatted about how the Detroit-based chain is competing with fast casual concepts by evolving and sticking to basic principles.

Noodles & Company CEO: Net income, sales fail to meet expectations, progress underway

August 7, 2015

Although Noodles & Company CEO Kevin Reddy admits the chain missed the mark regarding Q2 net income and sales, he said there is considerable progress in…

Whataburger doling out upgrades to celebrate 65th birthday

August 7, 2015

Wataburger is celebrating 65 years in business, honoring Aug. 8, 1950, the day Harmon Dobson opened the world's first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus…