Mobile payments provide new way to talk to consumers

Matt Pyles, with Barbacoa Mexican Grill, sat in on a panel about mobile payments at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit. He said it's important for…

Pay-at-the-table app now comes with marketing solution

TabbedOut releases updgrade to app.

Are you ready for a potential ICE storm?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Companies that don't hire illegal workers can still face large fines for incorrect or missing paperwork for legal workers.

Café Yumm! opening in downtown Seattle

October 31, 2013

Café Yumm! will celebrate the opening of its first Washington location in downtown Seattle by serving free Yumm! Bowls from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 2…

Dickey's Barbecue talking turkey

October 31, 2013

It may be Halloween, but Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant is already gearing up for Thanksgiving. Last year, the barbecue chain broke sales records with more than…

Miami Subs Grill launches boneless wings promo

October 31, 2013

The New Miami Subs Grill unveiled a chicken wing campaign, "No Bones About Them," this week for dine-in, take-out and delivery. During the months of November…

Uncle Maddio's rolls out fall lineup

October 31, 2013

Starting Nov. 1 and for a limited time, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will feature a fall specialty menu that includes Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, the Loaded Baked…

Sales, traffic fall across restaurant industry in September

October 31, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Chef Irvine's foodservice advice at stake for Easy Ice's contest

October 31, 2013

Easy Ice, a national commercial ice machine subscription service, announced that it is teaming up with celebrity chef Robert Irvine to solicit advice on…

Franchise Business Index shows slowed growth

October 31, 2013

Growth of the Franchise Business Index slowed as the component measuring employment in franchise-intensive industries showed no monthly gain for the first time…

Millennials want brands that enable them to share something useful

Jeff Fromm spoke about marketing to Millennials at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans. He cautioned brands to not take a blanket approach…

Social Commerce: The New Internet Frontier

People have been recommending products to friends through social media for years, but social commerce will give users the opportunity to make direct, one-click…

7 ways your restaurant's website boosts your bottom line

Add keywords to reflect your niche; this attracts new people to your restaurant through generic searches.

Oklahoma Garbanzo locations land local chef as operating partner

October 30, 2013

Oklahoma City restaurateur Chef Ryan Parrott has joined the Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill family as operating partner for franchise group GMG Oklahoma LLC…

Wingstop posts strong wrap to Q3

October 30, 2013

Wingstop has posted positive quarterly results from the brand's recent expansion. The chain opened 16 new locations and generated an 8.6-percent increase in…

Zaxby's expands into Oklahoma

October 30, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising Inc. announced its expansion into Oklahoma through a partnership with veteran franchisees Ben Williams Sr. and Bill McGeary.

Jamba Juice celebrates oatmeal with LTO

October 30, 2013

Jamba Juice Company is celebrating National Oatmeal Day by offering customers a bowl of Jamba Steel-Cut Oatmeal for $2 from now through Nov. 3. Jamba Juice is…

The New Miami Subs Grill announces franchise partner

October 30, 2013

The New Miami Subs Grill announced the addition of Primos Group LLC as a new franchise group to open three Miami-area locations.

GE Capital enhances digital business tool for restaurant owners

October 30, 2013

GE Capital, Franchise Finance will demonstrate enhancements to its SmartChart at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas.

Pie Face leverages social media for giveaway promotion

October 30, 2013

Pie Face will bring back Free Pie Day on Nov. 5. On that day, free Mini Chicken & Mushroom pies will be available to those who tag @PieFaceUSA on social…