Why menu management can make or break your fast casual's third-party delivery launch

Omnivore Director of Special Projects, Don Guarnieri, elaborates on why menu management is so important for fast casual restaurants implementing delivery.

How food allergen programs increase customer loyalty

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Many more brands are stepping up to the plate to tackle diners' concerns about food allergens by using everything from staff training to detailed menu item…

Firenza Pizza to open in Texas

June 28, 2018

Firenza Pizza will open July 10, at 1660 Louetta Road in Spring, Texas, according to a company press release. 

Restaurants can now lease kitchen equipment from Welbilt

June 28, 2018

Restaurateurs have a new way to access kitchen equipment. Welbilt, a global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, has launched a leasing program to…

Chipotle closing 5 Pizza Locale units

June 28, 2018

Chipotle’s fast casual pizza brand, Pizzeria Locale, is a casualty of the chain’s turnaround plan. In an effort to increase sales and cut costs, CEO Brian…

Retail decision-makers share their experiences introducing kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the customer benefits that kiosks and digital signage can deliver for retailers, the challenges that oftentimes accompany these deployments are an…

Chipotle CEO hopes to 'drive profits' by closing underperforming units, implementing 5-point strategy

June 27, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol told investors Wednesday that his growth-driven turnaround strategy includes closing up to 65 underperforming…

Potbelly looks to enhance customer experience

June 27, 2018

Potbelly has tapped Kansas City-based Service Management Group to help it enhance its customer experience. The restaurant chain, headquartered in Chicago…

Smoothie King signs expansion deal

June 27, 2018

Smoothie King, a smoothie company with nearly 1,000 locations worldwide, has signed a 60-unit franchisee deal with Franchisee John Clancy to introduce the…

Afters Ice Cream to open 22nd location

June 27, 2018

Afters Ice Cream, based in California, will open its 22nd location Saturday located at 862 E. Alosta Ave., in Azusa, according to a company press release. 

Wingstop opens first franchise in Panama

June 27, 2018

Wingstop has opened its first franchise location in Panama City, Panama, according to a company press release. This marks the ninth international unit for the…

Newk's Eatery announces Florida expansion

June 27, 2018

Newk's Eatery is expanding with a 10-restaurant deal in Southeast Florida within the next five years, according to a company press release. 

Fowl Play celebrates opening week-long festivities

June 27, 2018

Fowl Play, a California-based fast casual chicken concept, is celebrating the opening of its location at 3850 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California, with a…

Teriyaki Madness launches mobile app

June 26, 2018

Teriyaki Madness, based out of Denver, has released a mobile app, available for download nationwide on iTunes or Google Play, according to a company press…

Rascal House adds to executive team

June 26, 2018

Cleveland-based Rascal House has added Michael Tusberg as director of operations. He will improve and support Rascal House's growth plans by streamlining…

Hummus & Pita Co expands into Michigan

June 26, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a fast casual Mediterranean concept, is opening a location this October in the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets food court in Auburn…

Go Burrito Shows Great Sales and Expansion Plans for 2018

Go Burrito is a Burrito Joint with fresh ingredients and a full bar. When you are looking for the best place to eat, drink, or just hang out in town Go Burrito.

Zoup to open first Maryland location

June 26, 2018

Zoup will open a Maryland location this fall at 5597 Spectrum Drive., in Frederick, according to a company press release. 

Go Go Curry signs first franchise deal

June 26, 2018

Go Go Curry signed its first franchising development deal with Daxin LLC to bring Japanese comfort food to Houston, according to company press release. The…

Jon Smith Subs advances into Australia

June 26, 2018

Florida-based Jon Smith Subs announced its international expansion into Australia, according to a company press release.