Mobile ordering puts service into customers' hands

Noah Glass, founder of OLO, an online and mobile ordering platform, discusses why mobile ordering is quickly gaining popularity among restaurant customers.  

STL airport welcomes new burger concept

June 13, 2013

Custom-crafted burgers are at the heart of a new concept that recently opened at Lambert-St.Louis International Airport in Concourse A. Grounded In St. Louis…

Burger 21 targets New York Tri-State area

June 13, 2013

Burger 21 is targeting the New York Tri-State area for future expansion. The fast casual concept aims to develop dozens of new restaurants in the region…

Maritz Motivation Solutions, Brandmovers partner to develop online employee rewards program

June 13, 2013

Rewarding restaurant employees is a must when it comes to keeping morale and productivity high, but it can often be expensive and time consuming. Maritz…

When value is undercooked

There are no longer original products and services, so marketing is the differentiator.

China's restaurant traffic, ticket growth slows

June 12, 2013

Australia, Canada, and China rang in 2013 with an increase in foodservice consumer visits as other countries across the globe experienced weak traffic growth…

McAlister's signs deals with four franchise groups

June 12, 2013

McAlister's Deli announced it has signed agreements with four franchise groups to develop 21 new restaurants in seven states.

Fazoli's offers Supremo Meal Deal for Father's Day

June 12, 2013

To help celebrate Father's Day, Fazoli's is giving kids the chance to create a Supremo Dad Trading Card and in return get a deal on Fazoli's new Supremo Meal…

American Restaurant Holdings now a publicly traded company

June 12, 2013

Focus Entertainment International Inc. has acquired American Restaurants LLC, a Nevada-based limited liability company, through a reverse merger transaction.

Menchie's kicks off cow-themed marketing campaign

June 12, 2013

A new Menchie's character spoon has been introduced in celebration of the brand's new campaign, "From Moo to You," which highlights the yogurt-making process…

Salsarita's rolls out two new menu items

June 12, 2013

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has launched two new menu items: the Mexican Chop Salad and hand-made Sol Lemonade.

Veggie Grill to broaden Orange County footprint

June 12, 2013

Veggie Grill announced that its third Irvine, Calif., location will open today. Located at 3972 Barranca Parkway in the Crossroads Shopping Center, the…

Compass Group selects MICROS Simphony solution

June 12, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc. announced that Compass Group — USA has selected the MICROS Simphony Enterprise Solution for its multiple business divisions providing…

Schlotzsky's plans 55 new units in former Soviet countries

June 11, 2013

Schlotzsky's recently signed a franchise agreement to open 55 restaurants in seven countires formerly part of the U.S.S.R., including Russia, Belarus, Estonia…

An era of breadwinner moms

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Are restaurateurs catering to the trend of men doing more of the household management duties?

Former NFL cornerback signs on as Wingstop franchisee

June 11, 2013

Former San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders cornerback Shawntae Spencer is teaming up with Wingstop to open 15 restaurants to his hometown of Pittsburgh.

New Delaware law recognizes franchisees as independent contractors

June 11, 2013

The International Franchise Association applauded Delaware Governor Jack Markell for signing into law HB 55, legislation that clarifies that the…

Restaurant Assoc. marketing group sets fall conference schedule

June 11, 2013

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Marketing Executive Group (MEG) has announced its bi-annual fall conference will take place in Denver Oct. 22 and 23.

Restaurants challenged with finding healthy-indulgent balance

June 11, 2013

Consumers' first line of defense in healthy consumption when they eat out is cutting an item out or cutting down on an order, which is not the best news for…

How the health care law will affect your restaurant

Scott DeFife, the executive vice president of Policy and Government Affairs with the National Restaurant Association, said there were 400 to 500 restaurant…