Juice It Up! celebrates 20th birthday

July 13, 2015

Juice It Up! is celebrating its 20th birthday with a summer campaign and seasonal smoothie that pays homage to Southern California where the chain was founded…

Menchie’s to celebrate Illinois opening

July 13, 2015

Menchie’s has opened its newest store in Palatine, Illinois

Burn, baby, burn: Famer Boys ignites new burger

July 13, 2015

Farmer Boys Restaurants, a fast casual concept that serves cooked-to-order breakfasts and burgers, debuts new recipe.

Technomic report delves into the 'what & why' of additive-free food

July 13, 2015

The challenge to operators is making the right decisions that will resonate with their consumers and be a good long-term fit for the brand.

ICXSummit15: From scavenger hunt to Skydeck, the highlight reel

by Christopher Hall — w, t

From an Under Armour installation that tests athletic ability to a Warby Parker photo booth experience, interactive customer experience was the order of the…

Pieology exec joins PizzaRev as VP of Franchising

July 10, 2015

Craig Hopkins comes most recently from corporate and franchise growth at Pieology Pizzeria, also a fast casual pizza concept.

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel launches 'Brooklyn Deli'

July 10, 2015

Known for serving artisan-baked bagels for breakfast, The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. is now offering a variety of lunch options on its latest menu with…

Chronic Tacos helps grant a wish for 15-year-old cancer patient

July 10, 2015

Michael Kincade’s dream of meeting Mike Trout, MVP center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, came true this month when Chronic Tacos donated the…

Moe’s Southwest adds VP of Global Marketing

July 10, 2015

Moe’s Southwest Grill has named Dominic Losacco as its VP of Global Marketing.

Salata unveils restaurant makeover

July 9, 2015

Salata founder releases details about the restaurant’s renovation.

Menu labeling mandate pushed back one year

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although the 12 month delay is welcome by some, brands should not use this time to rest on their laurels. Menu labeling is not going away and the faster…

What do the Department of Labor's proposed changes mean for restaurants?

While the U.S. Department of Labor proposed regulations contain a number of significant changes, of most concern to restaurants is the proposal that the…

Former Red Mango exec takes over UGrill franchise ops

July 9, 2015

UFood Grill has named Bob DiBartolomeo as its vice president of franchise development and is also planning to add 100 new locations over the next four years.

Sales down at Cosi

July 9, 2015

Cosi reported Thursday that system-wide comparable restaurant sales are down for the second quarter of 2015.

Veggie Grill debuts summer fare

July 9, 2015

Veggie Grill has announced its new summer menu, designed to invoke the spirit of summertime and outdoor living.

Izzo’s launches digital ordering

July 9, 2015

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito has launched mobile and online ordering via Olo.

Izzo’s launches digital ordering

July 9, 2015

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito has launched mobile and online ordering via Olo

Pieology donates more than $1K to Multiple Sclerosis Society

July 9, 2015

The restaurant pledged to donate 100 percent of sales generated from a pre-opening event to the MS Society in order to affirm the company’s focus on social…

New salad concept sprouts in Chicago

July 9, 2015

Be Leaf, a new fast casual salad concept, opened this week in Chicago.

Enplug gives restaurants free TVs for service switch

July 8, 2015

In correlation with the release of its new app, Enplug, creator of operating systems for displays in businesses, is giving away 20 free TVs to restaurants that…