Paytronix activates Apple Pay with loyalty function in 2 restaurant locations

February 20, 2018

Paytronix Systems announced that its Apple Pay with Loyalty ID products for restaurants is now live in two fast casual restaurant locations, according to a…

Fatburger names new president, COO

February 20, 2018

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express, Ponderosa and Bonanza, has named Toni M. Bianco as president and COO of…

Is your brand ready to embrace Gen Z's obsession with over-the-top food trends?

Understanding Gen Z's relationship to the over-the-top food trends taking over social media — from supersized snacks to tiny food to immersive culinary…

Little Greek Fresh Grill opens in Florida

February 19, 2018

Little Greek Fresh Grill has opened a location in the Riverview area of Tampa Bay, Florida, a news release said.

7 shortcuts to higher profits via menu board optimization

Effective menu board design follows a structured, analytical approach that is much more than a graphic exercise.

Shake Shack aims to double units, surpass $700M in revenue by 2020

February 16, 2018

The last quarter of 2017 was good to Shake Shack, according to the company's earnings call this afternoon. Total revenue increased 31.2 percent to $96.…

How targeting only lapsed visitors helped HuHot increase sales

HuHot relied on Paytronix scoring tool to entice only its infrequent visitors with freebies.

Pie Five bringing personalized pizza to East Brunswick

February 16, 2018

Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening its first East Brunswick restaurant on Monday, according to a press release. The New Jersey unit is at 603 NJ-18 in Summerhill…

Slapfish prepping for first Maryland opening

February 16, 2018

Slapfish is opening in Rockville, Maryland. The first restaurant in Maryland — and 13th location total — is slated to open its doors at 12055 Rockville Pike at…

Bubbakoo's Burritos inks deal to bring the Jersey Shore upstate

February 16, 2018

Bubbakoo's Burritos, a New Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts "Mexican food fused with American funkiness," is bringing its expansion northbound. It has…

Cali Group's burger-flipping robot secures $10M in funding

February 15, 2018

Flippy, Caliburger's burger-flipping robot just got a $10 million vote of confidence. Acacia Research Corporation led the round of Series B financing. Other…

Hundreds of airport restaurants increasing mobile-ahead orders thanks to LevelUp, Grab partnership

February 15, 2018

Airport restaurants across the U.S. are increasing their mobile order-ahead capabilities thanks to a partnership between LevelUp and Grab, an airport…

ParTech partners with Workpop to help restaurants maintain up-to-date employee data

February 15, 2018

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS and workforce efficiency solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has partnered with Workpop, a hiring and onboarding…

Garbanzo trucks it to St. Louis

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Denver, Colorado-based chain recently opened its 25th brick-and-mortar unit in St. Louis and has also been driving sales there with its first food truck.

Freshii marketing VP chats about the brand's love of technology, social media and Drake

Melissa Gallagher, Freshii VP of marketing, chats about the variety of marketing techniques that the chain uses to get stand out among its competitors.

Teriyaki Madness targeting Los Angeles for growth

February 15, 2018

Teriyaki Madness is targeting Los Angeles for expansion with plans to open 20-25 locations that will provide 500 jobs to the community, according to a press…

Tennessee Titans running back now backing Chopt Creative Salad Co

February 14, 2018

DeMarco Murray, running back for the Tennessee Titans, has relied on a healthy diet to help fuel his football career, which is one reason he has decided to…

Cafe Yumm signs 3-unit deal for Boise

February 14, 2018

Oregon-based Cafe Yumm has signed a three-unit franchise agreement with a husband and wife team to develop restaurant locations in and around Boise, Idaho. The…

Fazoli's debuts 2nd Florida unit in Tampa Bay

February 14, 2018

Fazoli's has opened in Plant City, Florida, part of the greater Tampa Bay area. Marking the brand's second restaurant in Florida, the Plant City location is at…

How 1 couple's love story was the catalyst to a thriving pizza business

Natalie and Drew French came up with the idea to launch their fast casual pizza brand —Your Pie — while honeymooning in Italy.