New sundae now available at Burger 21

August 23, 2013

Just in time for National Macadamia Nut Day on Sept. 4, Burger 21 has added a new Caramel Macadamia Cookie Sundae to its menu.

Analysts report above-average meat and dairy prices

August 23, 2013

Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…

Villa Enterprises expands shopping mall presence

August 23, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…

Così taps PunchTab to build customer loyalty

August 23, 2013

Così Inc. has partnered with PunchTab to design a "Win a Lunch For Two" sweepstakes for customers to play via mobile devices. By embedding modern social…

Starbucks marks 10 years in Chile, Peru

August 23, 2013

Chile and Peru opened their doors to Starbucks Coffee Company 10 years ago and are, this week, celebrating a decade of growth that has established more than…

Jordan welcoming Pitbull, New Miami Subs Grill

August 23, 2013

The New Miami Subs Grill has inked a deal with AlSiham Foods, a corporation that specializes in equity ownership of international and regional franchises, to…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Fresh To Order opens in Knoxville, Nashville

August 22, 2013

Fresh To Order has moved into Tennessee with territory launches in Knoxville and Nashville and has continued expansion in Chattanooga, where the chain…

Study: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained

August 22, 2013

Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…

Crispers names new CEO

August 22, 2013

Florida-based Crispers has hired Dawn Voss as CEO. She formerly the Chief Administrative Officer of Noodles and Company, which went public in June of this…

10 tax tips to save restaurateurs money

The best guarantee of consistently low tax bills this year, next year and so-on down the road is tax planning now. Don't wait until the end of the year.

3 Ways a Budget is Key to Growth for a Fast Casual Restaurant

Developing and maintaining an operating budget, bolstering market dominance and growing sales and profits are critical to an operator's success.

5 ways mobile apps can increase revenue

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

People are choosing smartphones over using their desktop to research menus, get directions and find nearby restaurants. In 2012. more than 1 billion…

New food truck rental website launched

August 21, 2013

FoodTruckRental.com has been launched, with an objective of connecting food truck owners and renters worldwide.

OrderUp now offering mobile ordering from local restaurants

August 21, 2013

OrderUp has launched its new OrderUp mobile app, available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show set for September

August 21, 2013

The 42nd Annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is set for Sept. 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and will feature the…

Salsarita's debuts new dessert

August 21, 2013

Salsarita's debuts a new dessert today called Poquitos, Salsarita's take on the traditional Mexican favorite churro. Realizing the lack of variety offered on…

How new technologies transform guest experience

Technology has transformed every part of the guest experience from the way hungry diners select an eatery to the way they order their meals and the way they…

Zoës Kitchen rolls out party packs

August 21, 2013

Zoës Kitchen is now offering a way for party hosts to spend less time in the kitchen cooking for their guests. The chain, according to a company press release…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza targets Detroit for growth

August 20, 2013

California-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that its franchisee, Blaze Midwest Inc., will open a location in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak, Mich., in…