6 ways to master SEO to get more customers in the door

If your restaurant needs more visibility, SEO may help.

Restaurant staff wins big with tip regs as budget is signed

March 23, 2018

Restaurant servers and other on-site staff scored a victory today when President Trump signed the budget into law along with a provision that keeps tips in…

Qdoba sold for $305M

March 22, 2018

Jack in the Box Inc. has sold Qdoba Restaurant Corp. for approximately $305 million to Apollo Global Management, according to a company press release. Qdoba…

Pokeworks, Pokeatery bringing poke to the masses

March 22, 2018

Proving that poke is here to stay, two poke-centered fast casual brands founded in 2015  — Pokeatery and Pokeworks — announced this week plans for expansion.

R Taco adds 2 locations in Texas

March 22, 2018

R Taco, backed by Buffalo Wild Wings, has opened locations in Beaumont and Murphy, Texas.   The Murphy, Texas location is the sixth R Taco franchise for…

5 ways data can detect fraud in your restaurant

As technology's presence grows in the restaurant space, operators can utilize data to detect theft and increase their bottom lines.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Santa Monica

March 21, 2018

FAT Brands has opened a Fatburger in Santa Monica, California, marking the state's 46th location in Southern California. Menu items, including boneless and…

Snappy Salads continues Houston expansion

March 21, 2018

Snappy Salads is continuing its expansion into the Houston market with a third location scheduled to open in mid-April at 1000 Main St., which is connected to…

Pancheros opens 2nd Davenport location

March 21, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has opened the doors to its second unit located in Davenport, Iowa, at 902 W. Kimberly Road., Suite 21A.  "We are thrilled to be…

Einstein Bros' cheese and bacon hair care products sold out?

March 21, 2018

Einstein Bros. Bagels said today that is has released a line of Cheesy Shampoo and Wakin' Bacon Conditioner, but considering that its website reports it's…

'It's All About that Bass': The bottom line on calorie counts

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Remember the song, "It's All About The Bass" by Meghan Trainor? Well, it's all about the bass for your customers, too, which is why they care about how many…

Jamba Juice seeks brand expansion alongside digital makeover

March 20, 2018

Jamba Juice, a smoothie and juice fast casual, has revamped its franchise strategy by actively looking for franchise partners in other states. These partners…

Chipotle replaces CMO with former Bloomin' Brands exec

March 20, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Chris Brandt as chief marketing officer, effective April 2. He's replacing Mark Crumpacker, who resigned last week, according…

Olo partners with EatStreet to fuel delivery for restaurants

March 19, 2018

Olo, an online food ordering solution for the restaurant industry, has teamed up with EatStreet to enable integrated delivery through Olo's Rails platform. 

DoorDash partners with Restaurant Revolution to facilitate catering, delivery orders

March 19, 2018

Restaurant Revolution Technologies has integrated its Order One software into DoorDash, an online ordering platform.

La Boulangerie, Garbanzo, Nekter give advice on creating loyalty program that drive revenue

During the 2017 Fast Casual Executive Summit, execs taught attendees about building a customer retention and loyalty program that drives real revenue.

SlabbKiosks expands its production capabilities

SlabbKiosks will continue growing its kiosk production capabilities at a newly leased 12,065 square foot facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Freddy's opens 300th unit

March 16, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its 300th unit this week in south Indianapolis at 5235 Noggle Way near Kroger at Emerson and County Line…

Dickey's opening in Cambridge, Minnesota

March 16, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Scott Frayn plans to open his first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location this spring in Cambridge, Minnesota.   "At Dickey's…

Ono Hawaiian 'Surprises' Arizona

March 16, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened today in Surprise, Arizona, marking the brand's 70th location.   "Arizona is a great market for Ono, because it's an opportunity for…