NEXTEP brings self-order kiosks to Chicago cafe

September 18, 2014

In a recent case study by food technology provider Nextep Systems, the company outlined the challenged it faced in working with SAVOR…Chicago to accommodate a…

Top 100: People – Mark Johnston, Burger 21

September 18, 2014

Mark Johnston, president of Burger 21, is number 21 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Three ways restaurants can be smarter with local schools

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Online ordering is the perfect way to remind students, parents and school administrators that you care about their needs by offering them a quick and…

Senators introduce NLRB Reform Act on heels of McDonald's ruling

September 17, 2014

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Lamar Alexander have introduced the National Labor Relations Board Act on the heels of the NLRB's decision…

Digital cash platform now available at Canadian food truck business

September 17, 2014

British Columbia-based DougiedogDinerTruck has deployed nTrust, a digital cash platform that launched in Canada via Cloud Money. With the launch of nTrust's…

More restaurants adopting green practices

September 17, 2014

Research reveals that the majority of restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association recycle, use compact fluorescent lighting and purchase…

Boston Market taps employees to focus on guest experience

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Boston Market leaders collaborated with managers, employees to develop a new Guest Service Excellence program aimed at lifting AUVs from $1.3 million to $1.…

Seattle Seahawks become baristas-for-a-day to raise money for charity

September 17, 2014

Seahawks coach, players served up drinks to benefit a local Seattle charity.

Bruegger's Bagels adding Bagel Burgers nationwide

September 17, 2014

The bagel chain is strengthening is lunchtime daypart offerings with the addition of two burger bagels.

Saladworks serves up fall season salad option

September 17, 2014

Saladworks customers can win free salad for a year by posting pics of their favorite salad with the hashtag #ForkFresh.

Café Intermezzo opening up franchise markets in the Southeastern US

September 17, 2014

The upscale café is looking to expand its footprint into other major Southern cities through franchising.

Thinking small: Starbucks testing a 10-ounce Frappuccino

September 17, 2014

Starbucks is the latest restaurant to test the waters with smaller offerings for the budget and diet conscious customer.

Blaze Pizza announces a handful of new locations

September 16, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, today announced that it will soon be opening three new locations in the greater New York/New Jersey area. The company also announced…

Total Merchant’s Groovv Register gets restaurant-specific upgrades

September 16, 2014

Total Merchant Services, a payments processing company, has released a restaurant version of Groovv Register designed to help independent restaurant owners.

Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

More consumers seeking out restaurants for beverage offerings

September 16, 2014

Specialty beverages – from coffees to teas to craft beers – have been on an upswing in the restaurant industry for the past few years and more consumers are…

Doing well by doing good

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

When brands connect themselves and their customers to causes they love, everyone can benefit.

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with Olo

September 16, 2014

The partnership brings together Beanstalk's SaaS platform and Olo's digital ordering.

Burger 21 appoints first-ever corporate chef

September 16, 2014

Mike Remes, the mind behind the Bayou Burger and a soon-to-be-introduced fried green tomato burger, will be responsible for driving food innovation.

Blue Lemon signs master service agreement with WAND

September 16, 2014

The agreement will require all future Blue Lemon operators to use a WAND system to integrate POS and back office systems.