Larry Destro named Taco Del Mar president

May 27, 2009

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced the appointment of Larry Destro as its new president and CEO. He is based out of Taco Del Mar's corporate office in…

EVOS to open Miami locations

May 27, 2009

MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…

Jamba Juice launches Blackberry Bliss as summertime LTO

May 27, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the national rollout of a limited-time only seasonal smoothie, the Blackberry Bliss, and its coinciding summer…

Consumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand

May 27, 2009

Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…

Beverage report tracks Bruegger's, Atlanta Bread and Cosi offerings

May 27, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Restaurant Beverage Trends in the United States 2009" report to their offerings. …

How can restaurant operators leverage online ordering?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Keith Franklin, national sales manager for OrderUp.com, discusses online ordering and the next generation of consumers.

ASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?

May 27, 2009

According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are the latest trends in labor scheduling?

May 27, 2009

The use of online labor-management tools is increasing as restaurant operators look to take employee schedules from the cork board to the Internet. These…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are some architectural design trends in the fast casual space?

May 27, 2009

When consumers experience fast-casual restaurants, they expect good food quickly and a nice ambiance. Keeping on top of the latest design trends is not always…

NRA Show: Yowza!! offers iPhone mobile coupon app

Greg Grunberg, CEO of Yowza!! and star of NBC's Heroes, discusses how consumers and restaurateurs can benefit from the coupon application, which is also…

Webinar: Seven ways to cut costs with retail systems integration and roll-outs

Retail technology like digital signage and next-generation POS can generate revenue, increase efficiency and satisfy customers – but it also requires…

Webinar: Serve up sales increases through online ordering

Everyone knows that online ordering is becoming an increasingly important part of the restaurant business. In these tough economic times, however, restaurant…

Sales increase 32% during California Tortilla's Pop Tart Day promo

May 26, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla's annual Pop-Tart Day sales increased 32 percent over the previous six Wednesdays, the company has announced. The…

Rubio's partners with Share our Strength

May 26, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Share Our Strength have announced the All-American Moment fundraiser to raise awareness and money in support…

Smashburger signs Midwest franchise deal

May 26, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its 10th franchisee, Reload LLC, bringing the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 187.   The…

McDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes

May 26, 2009

The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…

NRA 2009: Products highlight coffee innovations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 26, 2009

More than 54,000 attendees descended upon Chicago 's McCormick Place May 16-19 for the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. …

Refrigeration options expand beyond cooling

Manufacturers offer solutions from colder hold temperatures to above-store reporting.

NRA 2009: Fast casual and QSR coffee trends

Mitch Eastman, senior national accounts manager for FETCO, discusses the latest coffee trends for fast casual and quick-service restaurants, and what consumers…

KIOSKCOM: Netkey shows deli self-order kiosk

Bob Ventresca of Netkey discusses the company's newest self-order and product locator technology from the floor of the show.