Einstein Bros. going south

May 15, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels is expanding further into the south, opening the first of six units in Chattanooga, Tenn., by September, according to the Chattanooga…

Internet Explorer 8 – People still love it, but there's a problem

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

IE8 is old, but it is still the most used version of IE today; it is its popularity that makes it such an attractive target for hackers.

Breakfast sandwich offerings on the rise

May 15, 2013

According to market research firm Technomic, breakfast sandwich appearances on chain restaurant menus increased 8.1 percent during the early part of the year…

NRA teams up with supplier to offer restaurants cheaper, energy-efficient lighting

May 15, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has teamed up with North American LED, an energy-efficient lighting products supplier, to offer light emitting diode, or…

Square reinvents the register with new Stand

May 15, 2013

Square Stand, new hardware created by Square for brick-and-mortar businesses that turns an iPad into a complete point of sale, is now available, according to a…

12 ways energy savings can improve profitability

Cutting $500 a month in energy expenses adds adds an additional profit of $6,000 per annum.

Restaurant job seekers turning to mobile devices

May 14, 2013

New data from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace, shows that mobile job searches have increased by 95 percent in the past year.

NRA adds members to leadership team

May 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Phil Kafarakis as its new chief innovation and member advancement officer. He will report directly to CEO Dawn…

Groupon expands POS Suite with Breadcrumb app

May 14, 2013

Groupon has launched Breadcrumb POS, a free iPad app that, according to a company press release, enables restaurants, salons, spas and retail merchants to…

Leaf: New tablet will enhance payment acceptance for small businesses

May 14, 2013

Leaf has unveiled an updated version of its LeafPresenter tablet that make it even easier for local merchants to run and grow their business, according a…

Corner Bakery signs SaaS agreement with ArrowStream

May 14, 2013

ArrowStream, a provider of Software-as-a-Service supply chain management technology, announced via press release that Corner Bakery Café has signed a SaaS…

Caribou Coffee 'Lites' up summer with teas, juices

May 13, 2013

Caribou Coffee Company today debuted four Lite Sparkling Teas and Juices made with real fruit and tea and featuring half the amount of calories, according to a…

Fatburger continues international expansion

May 13, 2013

Fatburger has announced plans to enter the Indian market for the first time in the company's 60-year history. The fast casual chain has agreed to a 25-unit…

Improving hiring through social platforms

Social hiring sites offer cheap, and sometimes free, opportunities to find candidates who have more extensive profiles that provide not only resumes, but a…

Pie Face adds 5th location

May 13, 2013

Just one month after its fourth U.S. location opened in Manhattan's Theater District, Pie Face, the 24-hour Australian pie shop, will open another location at…

Blaze signs 20-unit FA for LA

May 10, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has announced that LA Metro Blaze Pizza Holding Co LLC has signed an agreement to open 20 franchise stores in the greater Los Angeles…

NRA's Scott DeFife named 'Top Lobbyist'

May 10, 2013

National Restaurant Association's Scott DeFife, EVP of policy and government affairs, has been named a "Top Lobbyist" by Washington-based news publication CEO…

Applying Van Halen’s M&M Candy Test to loss prevention

Many of us may be familiar with the peculiar peccadillos of rock bands and divas for specified products in their dressing rooms. We've heard of demands for…

McAlister's launches contest for NYC trip

May 10, 2013

McAlister's Deli is running a digital promotion that will bring one winner and a guest to New York City for the 34th Annual Mississippi Picnic in Central Park.

How employees, franchisees can innovate to keep brands relevant

Creating more connections with managers, employees and franchise owners who work with customers on a regular basis will inject new perspective into the…