Why the future of marketing lies in mobile payments

by Henry Helgeson — CEO, Merchant Warehouse

For merchants, the convergence of payments and marketing should bring in new customers, increase sales from existing customers and provide more customer data.

FDA standardizes 'gluten-free' definition for food industry

August 2, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling.

Pie Five opening in the shadow of FC Dallas Stadium

August 2, 2013

Pie Five Pizza will mark its latest opening Aug. 5 at 5110 Main St., Frisco, Texas. The new restaurant will be in the shadow of FC Dallas Stadium, which…

Splick-it launches full suite of mobile marketing tools

August 2, 2013

Splick-it Inc. has launched a full suite of retention, engagement and acquisition marketing tools for its mobile and online restaurant ordering platform aimed…

Smoothie King intros new logo

August 2, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises revealed today the company's first new logo in nearly two decades. The fresh and sleek marquee serves as a symbol of the company's…

New fast casual brand hits Vegas

August 2, 2013

Braddah's Island Style Burritos, Bowls & Tacos has officially opened in Las Vegas on the Rainbow Blvd./Sahara Avenue corner in front of the Red Rock…

Focus Brands gearing up for IPO

August 2, 2013

Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…

Jamba Juice gets boost from Quaker Oats

August 2, 2013

Jamba Juice customers can now add an easy-to-blend version of whole grain Quaker Oats as a boost to any of their drinks. The Quaker boost, available for 2…

Chipotle Twitter Hack: Hit or Miss?

By Gabby Shock, community manager,  Barkley

Bruster's restaurant makeover contest

Bruster's held a restaurant makeover contest as part of its brand revitalization plan, introduced in May.

Restaurants applaud swipe fee ruling

August 1, 2013

A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…

Uncle Maddio's has 11 new markets in development

August 1, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its newest unit Aug. 3 at 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE in Atlanta, in the Ansley Mall shopping center.

Study: Latinos' food purchases driven by family experience

August 1, 2013

A new study called The Multi-Cultural Latino Consumer finds that though Latinos are far from homogenous, diverse segments overall stay true to significant…

Schlotzsky's brings 40 jobs to San Antonio

August 1, 2013

Schlotzsky's newest restaurant is in San Antonio, opening this week at 25235 IH 10 West, Suite 101 in the Leon Springs neighborhood. The new restaurant is…

Corner Bakery Café promotes new VP of franchise sales

August 1, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe has promoted Gregg Koffler to vice president of franchise sales, responsible for the overall sales and growth of the franchise division…

Bronx welcomes Cosi

August 1, 2013

Cosi today announced that it has entered into a franchise agreement with Sodexo Management Inc. to open a Cosi restaurant in Campbell Hall at Fordham…

MOOYAH becomes Official Burger of UConn Athletics

August 1, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has been named the Official Burger of the University of Connecticut athletics department. The expanding burger brand…

Japanese crepe concept opens in US

August 1, 2013

Eight Turn Crepe, a fast casual restaurant offering hand-crafted Japanese-inspired crepes, opened its first U.S. location this week in New York City. Serving…

Giardino taps SCS to manage supply chain

August 1, 2013

Supply Chain Services is now Giardino Gourmet Salad's provider of supply chain management services.

Rubio's launches new Coastal Trio, sangria

August 1, 2013

Rubio's has added a new taco flight of three to its menu. The Coastal Trio includes: The Original Fish Taco, The Grilled or Blackened Tilapia Taco and The…