Chef Chatter: Creating craveable, nutritious meals that everyone can afford

Chef Zach Thomas reveals why he left traditional chef roles behind in New York City to become an R&D chef.

Jimmy John's debuts Freaky Fast Rewards program

December 10, 2019

Jimmy John's is launching its first-ever customer loyalty program, called Freaky Fast Rewards, offering members a free 8-inch sandwich after the first order.

Coolgreens prepping smart fridges for Dallas market

December 10, 2019

Healthy lifestyle eatery Coolgreens plans to install smart fridges in its Dallas market for the sale of salads, wraps and snacks.

Mother-daughter duo opening Dog Haus in West Virginia

December 10, 2019

Dog Haus has signed an agreement with mother-daughter duo Vicki Dunn-Marshall and Carissa Marshall to open three locations within the southern West Virginia…

Looking for a cheesy gift?

December 10, 2019

Customers who long to have their homes smell like melted cheese or those searching for a "cheesy" white elephant gift are in luck. Just in time for the…

Dickey's going to Africa

December 10, 2019

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Cairo, Egypt, next year via a development deal with the Swinder Group to launch the brand in Africa.

Juice it Up expanding in home state

December 6, 2019

Irvine, California-based Juice It Up continues to broaden its presence in its home state with openings in Ripon and Delano, two rapidly growing communities in…

4 menu trends fast casual operators should master

These four trends are continuing to grow in popularity, and here’s how and why you should play with them on your menu.

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Chase's Brown wants customers to feel like they accomplished goals

Marbue Brown, head of customer experience for consumer banking at JPMorgan Chase, believes that customers need to walk away feeling fulfilled when they engage…

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Chicken Salad Chick under new ownership

December 6, 2019

Brentwood Associates has acquired a majority interest in Chicken Salad Chick from Eagle Merchant Partners.

BurgerFi puts down Portland roots

December 6, 2019

BurgerFi has opened its first restaurant in Portland in conjunction with Aramark at the Roots Food District, a food hall inside Pioneer Place shopping mall.

I Heart Mac & Cheese signs 3-unit deal

December 6, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has inked a three-store development agreement with Raj Patel to bring the brand to Alabama. Two locations will open in Birmingham and…

[WEBINAR]: How to achieve excellence in food safety: Best practices to drive your food safety performance

An in-depth look at the criteria that lend to food safety excellence – Watch Now!

Mooyah, Pie Five open inside KidZania

December 6, 2019

Kid-focused entertainment centers aren't exactly known for serving delicious food, but KidZania is hoping to change that reputation by partnering with two…

Chicken Salad Chick expands Louisiana footprint

December 6, 2019

Alexandria, Louisiana is the latest home for a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant and marks the fast casual brand's seventh location in the state.

12 creative restaurant marketing strategies for increasing revenue

Restaurant marketing strategies are complex and ever-changing, but using creative strategies, informed by data about your restaurant customers and operations…

Firehouse Subs CEO on surging sandwich sector quality + pleasant surprises

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Sometimes — when the restaurant gods are smiling on a brand — a new store prototype not only delivers on its objectives, but produces a whole new benefit or…

Blaze lands one in Brunswick, Georgia

December 6, 2019

Blaze Pizza will open a Brunswick, Georgia location Monday on Glen Isle at the Target/Lowes Shopping Center, with a free 11-inch pizza giveaway day on Dec. 13…

4 tasks that kitchen robots should take over

Advances in robotics technology are helping commercial kitchen workers be more effective and efficient in several key areas.

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Dave & Buster's debuts mobile guest engagement commerce app

December 5, 2019

Dave & Buster's is launching a guest engagement app experience that lets guests tap their smartphones on games, provides instant reloading capability for…