Free webinar: Sonny's BBQ CIO will give inside look behind brand's switch to cloud-based POS

April 5, 2018

Switching to a cloud-based POS system helped Sonny's BBQ streamline operations and boost customer engagement, a story that Sonny's CIO Joe Tenczar will share…

Top 3 technology innovations changing the restaurant industry

Why robotics, 3D printing and the blockchain should be on your radar.

Blaze opens in Fountain Valley, California

April 5, 2018

Blaze is opening a locally owned and operated Fountain Valley, California, store today on Brookhurst Street in the Shoppes at Fountain Valley. The…

Dog Haus opening unit in home state

April 4, 2018

Dog Haus is opening its newest franchise this week in Belmont, California, according to a company press release. Located at 1000 El Camino Real, the unit is…

Mamoun's Falafel going cross country

April 4, 2018

Mamoun's Falafel, which first opened in 1971, in New York City, is rolling out a nationwide franchise expansion plan. The chain — which has five corporate…

Burgerim names CEO

April 4, 2018

Burgerim, a Los Angeles-based build-your-own burger brand, has appointed Tom Meiron as CEO.  

Cauldron Ice Cream opening in Dallas

April 3, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream, based in Southern California, has partnered with a Dallas franchising company, Masaish LLC, to open six Cauldron locations throughout…

Pancheros launches mobile ordering

April 3, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has rolled out an updated version of its mobile app that allows customers to place mobile orders for pick up at the restaurant…

NPD reports 20 percent boost in restaurant delivery sales

April 3, 2018

Despite the overall weakness in the U.S. restaurant industry, foodservice delivery posted sizable gains in both visits and sales over the last five years…

Solving the 'ROI problem' of digital marketing

Capturing a customer, gaining an understanding of what drove that customer to you, quantifying revenue and leveraging customer data to segment audiences in…

Fuzzy's Taco Shop launches online ordering

April 3, 2018

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has launched online ordering, allowing guests to more conveniently order and pick up food from one of Fuzzy's 139 locations, according to a…

Tijuana Flats expanding Florida presence

April 3, 2018

Tijuana Flats is opening this week in Windermere, Florida. The store, 6527 Old Brick Road, is in the Westside Shoppes Plaza on SR 535 and spans 2,400 square…

National Restaurant Association offering health insurance to small restaurant businesses

April 3, 2018

The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare have partnered to create a way for small restaurant businesses to offer health insurance to their…

'Millions' or 'thousands' affected by Panera security flaw?

April 2, 2018

Panera Bread might have accidentally leaked millions of customer records, according to a story published Monday by Brian Krebs, a former reporter for The…

Chicken Salad Chick thrives in Q1

April 2, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick, during the first quarter of 2018, signed six franchise agreements to develop a dozen restaurants in new and existing markets, including…

Former McAlister's president takes CEO spot at Krystal

April 2, 2018

Former McAlister's Deli President Paul M. Macaluso is taking the reins as Krystal's CEO, a news release said. The 25-year industry veteran has held leadership…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hits Q1 growth spurt

April 2, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2018, opening 17 restaurants, according to a company press…

Pincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion

April 2, 2018

Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…

What the fast casual industry can learn from hospitality's $2.5 billion brawl

Will history repeat itself in the restaurant industry? Not if brands take control now.

Fatburger opening in Singapore

March 30, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has signed a deal with Deelish Brands Pte Ltd. to develop co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…