Starbucks testing stout-flavored latte offering

September 22, 2014

The non-alcoholic offering gets its flavor from a syrup.

Online ordering provides the holy grail of customer-level data

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Even for brands in which digital ordering represents a small percentage, its search traffic and order traffic represents a meaningful sample size from which…

Project Pie plans New Jersey debut

September 19, 2014

Project Pie has signed a 9-unit franchise deal that will mark the brand’s debut in New Jersey.

Heartland adds mobile and online ordering solution

September 19, 2014

Heartland Payment has introduced a mobile and online ordering solution for restaurants. The solution, called Heartland Mobile and Online Ordering, was released…

Strong same-store sales driving franchising interest, says Fazoli's

September 19, 2014

Fazoli's has marked its 17th straight month of same-store sales.

PAR Technology acquires restaurant POS software provider

September 19, 2014

PAR Technology Corporation has announced its acquisition of Brink Software Inc., a provider of cloud-based point-of-sale software for restaurants. The…

Elevation Burger CEO marks 5 months with growth plans, new menu items

September 19, 2014

The burger chain is adding units, menu items and leaders.

E-2 visa leads UK entrepreneur to California dream

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising is an ideal fit for many foreign entrepreneurs seeking to live and work in the US.

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#CONNECTsummit14 included mobile innovation leaders from across the spectrum: tech, restaurant, retail.

Top 100: People – Rod Silva, Muscle Maker Grill

September 19, 2014

Rod Silva, founder and CEO of Muscle Maker Grill, is number 20 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Restaurant organizations urging return to 40-hour full-time definition

September 19, 2014

Returning to a traditional 40-hour definition would benefit employees through more hours and income, say trade organizations.

Kitchen Innovation nominations now being accepted

September 18, 2014

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2015 Kitchen Innovations Awards – the program's 11th year.

Bowl of Heaven signs multiunit Orange County deal

September 18, 2014

Bowl of Heaven continues SoCal growth with multiunit deal.

Starbucks redesigns Android app

September 18, 2014

Starbucks has redesigned its Android app, adding several new features.

Farmers Restaurants tap Agilysys Workforce Management

September 18, 2014

The four-unit chain will use WMx for scheduling, labor forecasting, hiring and more.

Jamba Juice opens on Penn State campus

September 18, 2014

Jamba Juice opened the campus location at the start of the fall semester.

Five Guys announces first Glasgow, Scotland location

September 18, 2014

Five Guys will also introduce the Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine to Scotland.

West Coast Franchise Expo coming to Anaheim

September 18, 2014

The International Franchise Association is sponsoring an expo for potential franchisees Oct. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Craft beer growth outpacing broader breweries industry growth

September 18, 2014

Craft beers are growing, and seasonal offerings are big drivers of growth.

Dinova lists top network restaurants for corporate dining

September 18, 2014

Corporate dining preferences lean strongly toward fast casual concepts, according to Dinova.