Making Restaurant Ice Cleaner, Safer and Better

Diligence and new technology can strengthen operations, potentially boosting revenue and profitability.

Food Safety Forensics: New C.S.I. category

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Now, blame for food litigation is at the executive level, and criminal charges are common.

Consumers want more vegetables on their menus

October 9, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Blaze Pizza marks new opening with Facebook promotion

October 9, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced the opening of its newest restaurant, located in the La Cañada Town Center at 990 Town Center Drive. La Cañada is…

Bakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years

October 9, 2013

The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…

Ivar's celebrating 75th anniversary

October 9, 2013

Ivar's, a Seattle-based fast casual seafood restaurant that also has three fulls-service restaurants, is celebrating 75 years in the business with a "surprise…

Spicy Pickle opens in Middle East

October 9, 2013

Cibus International, a Colorado-based, fast casual franchising company, opened a Spicy Pickle restaurant in Doha this week, the first of seven new locations in…

'How to' webinar on digital menu boards available for free download

October 9, 2013

Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…

Mama Fu's hits the Black Market

October 9, 2013

Mama Fu's is releasing its Black Market Menu this week and will also launch a system-wide update to the regular menu. Updates will include new entrees, a new…

5 reasons to hold off on firing

Use this checklist prior to pulling the trigger on your expensive turnover revolver.

Mobile Websites Made Easy: Tips for Restaurant Operators

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the tool of choice to aid in dining decisions. A restaurant without a mobile website can be at a serious competitive…

Fazoli's announces name of new Italian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard will grow Fazoli's and Venti-Tre simultaneously.

Is your restaurant fireproof?

Follow these steps to protect your business from a fire.

5 ways to market your restaurant catering holiday program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The most valuable marketing tool available to you as a restaurant operator is your people; train them.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza to continue West Coast expansion

October 8, 2013

Kansas City, Mo.-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open two more Orange County, Calif., locations in Los Alamitos in December 2013 and in Huntington Beach…

Paciugo Gelato Caffè intros Apple Caramel, Spiced Pumpkin LTOs

October 8, 2013

Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato Caffè is warming up its fall menu with two new limited-time flavors: Apple Caramel and Spiced Pumpkin. Both are available through…

McAlister's launches sandwich, salad LTOs

October 8, 2013

McAlister's Deli is honoring fall with two Turkey Cranberry LTOs through Dec. 30. New menu items include:

Cosi rolling out digital campaign

October 8, 2013

Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…

Robeks adds seasonal juices

October 8, 2013

Premium smoothie and juice franchise Robeks is taking its cues from the harvest schedule as it rolls out four fresh seasonal menu items for fall, according to…