Getlowfees.com launches online credit card processing marketplace for merchants

January 29, 2014

Get Low Fees LLC this week announced the launch of its new website, getlowfees.com. Intended to help business owners lower their credit card processing rates…

MOOYAH finishes 2013 with growth spurt

January 29, 2014

With consistent growth in 2013, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is prepared to achieve another series of milestones in 2014, eyeing the opening of more…

BoeFly to assist Dickey's franchisees with financing

January 29, 2014

BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting small business borrowers with lenders, recently announced that Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc., has selected it to…

McAlister's partners with Buxton

January 29, 2014

McAlister's Deli has partnered with Buxton, a customer analytics firm, to identify the best market opportunities for continued growth. Buxton's restaurant…

Pollo Tropical launches '21-day better you' menu

January 29, 2014

Pollo Tropical, a Caribbean-inspired fast casual restaurant, hopes it can help guests succeed with healthy eating New Year's resolutions with its new "21 Days…

Luxury dessert lounge sips into college

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The youth-market concept serves handcrafted fare and drinks inspired by flavors from all over the world.

Einstein Bros. adds airport unit

January 28, 2014

Mission Yogurt Inc. is opening its second Einstein Bros. Bagels location in San Diego International Airport. This location, in Lindbergh Field's Terminal 2…

Maui Wowi targeting Texas

January 28, 2014

Maui Wowi is using Texas to kick off expansion efforts and will exhibit next week at the International Franchise Association's Franchise Expo South in Houston.

Smoothie King opening 25 Atlanta locations

January 28, 2014

Smoothie King Franchises Inc., is targeting Atlanta for franchise expansion. The company, which will unveil its new store design next month in South Florida…

Cooper-Atkins New HACCP Manager™ Login Security Feature

Our HACCP Manager Handheld Device is now more secure than ever! Its new login PIN functionality is designed specifically to secure user-collected data.

Restaurant industry ranks high for mobile-friendly websites

January 28, 2014

The hospitality industry is best at providing mobile-friendly websites, according to new research from hibu, a provider of digital marketing solutions and…

Chipotle launches 'Farmed and Dangerous' comedy series via Hulu

January 27, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced plans to launch "Farmed and Dangerous," a Chipotle original comedy series that satirically explores the world of…

Boston Market adds two LTOs to the menu

January 27, 2014

Boston Market announced today the addition of two new limited-time items to its menus nationwide. According to a news release, they include:

Burger 21 closes 2013 with 19-percent jump in AUVs

January 27, 2014

Burger 21 today announced strong growth in 2013 with eight new franchise agreements signed to develop 14 units as part of its strategy to grow throughout the…

Restaurant delivery service expands to Chicago

January 27, 2014

DASHED, a restaurant delivery service based in the Northeast, announced that it has added more than 50 restaurants to Foodler's delivery options in Chicago. To…

McAlister's opens two Texas restaurants

January 27, 2014

McAlister's Deli is opening two new locations in Texas today, with franchisee Southwest Deli. McAlister's in North Abilene will be located at 849 N Judge Ely…

Canada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains

January 27, 2014

Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…

Inspiring product development and innovation as recovery unfolds, part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers are cautiously moving toward recovery and are still demanding authenticity.

Starbucks 'uniquely positioned' as consumers shift to digital

The company processed 2-plus million new Starbucks card activations a day leading up to Christmas.

MarketingVitals.com earns Innovation Award for restaurant intelligence product

January 24, 2014

MarketingVitals.com today announced its restaurant intelligence product has won the 2014 "BIG Innovation Award," presented by The Business Intelligence Group.