Surging wages and digital ordering

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

My last byline asked readers to consider the idea of "surge pricing" — charging higher prices based upon real-time high demand — as applied to the restaurant…

Chipotle embracing mobile payments

February 4, 2014

Chipotle said it will invest $10 million to redesign its technology network and add mobile payments to its app, according to Chris Arnold, the chain's…

Why Bruegger's launched a new design, menu

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Along with the new physical design, the chain has updated its logo, point-of-purchase materials, to-go packaging and is now in the process of updating the…

Study: Restaurant consumers want more focus on sustainability

February 4, 2014

Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry, according to a study just completed by research firm…

PizzaRev plans two grand openings for new location

February 4, 2014

PizzaRev has completed construction on its seventh location and is set to open in Van Nuys, Calif., Feb. 7.

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical sign multi-year deal with Coca-Cola

February 4, 2014

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has announced a multi-year product and marketing agreement with The Coca-Cola…

Pioneering Restaurant Pager Firm Evolves to Enhance the Full Customer Experience

LRS, innovator of the first restaurant pager, transforms its brand to reflect a wider focus across many industries.

Bruegger's celebrating birthday with free bagels

February 4, 2014

Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate National Bagel Day and its birthday Thursday with its third annual Three Free Bagel Day. From opening through 11 a.m., guests…

GRILLiT sales increase with intro of organic, grass-fed beef

February 4, 2014

GRILLiT Inc. today announced that it has added Gaucho Ranch steaks to the menu as a result of a supply agreement with Natura Foods, the exclusive distributor…

Big Smoke Burger serving Olympic-inspired burger

February 4, 2014

Big Smoke Burger is wrapped up in the Olympic festivities and is serving the Sochi Burger in its Greater Toronto Area and Denver locations, according to a…

Salsarita's going big in Texas

February 4, 2014

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is expanding its presence in Texas thanks to a new multi-unit development agreement with Barton & Agha, LLC for North Texas…

Pinkberry giving freebies to celebrate National Fro Yo Day

February 4, 2014

Pinkberry will celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day by giving customers a free small Pinkberry frozen yogurt with toppings of their choosing when they 'like…

Caliburger coming to America

February 3, 2014

CaliBurger announced today that it has completed additional equity financing from two U.S.-based venture capital groups. The capital will be used to establish…

Cowboy Chicken continues West Texas expansion

February 3, 2014

Cowboy Chicken has signed its newest franchisee, Cowboy C West Texas LLC. The five-store development agreement will expand the Cowboy Chicken brand to West…

Orange Leaf teams up with Ghirardelli

February 3, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt and Ghirardelli Chocolate have teamed up to give two people a free trip to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival in San Francisco. The…

Noodle Box launches Sweet Chilli Prawns

February 3, 2014

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Noodle Box has launched a new dish — Sweet Chilli Prawns — according to a company press release.

Taco Republic Truck launches video series

February 3, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.'s Taco Republic and the Taco Republic Truck have undertaken a video project highlighting the recent exploits of a local taco lover named "Taco…

Togo's ends 2013 with 48 franchise agreements

February 3, 2014

Togo's Eateries Inc. announced today it signed 48 new franchise agreements in 2013, to develop new restaurants throughout Colorado, Arizona, California…

Uncle Maddio's to mark Colorado debut

February 3, 2014

Uncle Maddio's has signed a deal with James Smethie to open units in the Denver area, including Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.

On-premise alcohol sales up modestly after five years of declines

February 3, 2014

Just as the overall economy has been slowly stabilizing, so has the on-premise alcohol segment. After almost five years of steep declines, 2012 marked the…