Pokeatery gone fishin' in Texas

November 17, 2017

Pokeatery, a Northern California-based poke concept, will open its first location outside of California in Austin, Texas, before year's end. The restaurant…

Melt Shop signs 1st domestic franchise agreement

November 16, 2017

Melt Shop has signed its first domestic franchise agreement with 717 Food Group to open a unit next year inside Staten Island Mall, in Staten Island, New…

Rising Roll Cafe set for Memphis expansion

November 16, 2017

Rising Roll Cafe, an Atlanta-based gourmet sandwich concept, has signed a franchise agreement for the development of three stores in Memphis, Tennessee. The…

92-year-old hot dog concept now franchising

November 16, 2017

After 92 years in business, Tulsa-based Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop is franchising. Founded by Greek immigrant, Christ Economou in 1926, in downtown Tulsa…

Fazoli's adds to leadership team

November 16, 2017

Fazoli's has appointed three industry veterans to its leadership team: Jeff Sturgis as CDO, Rodney Lee as CFO and Jodie Conrad as VP of marketing. "The…

FAT Brands to acquire Hurricane Grill and Wings

November 16, 2017

FAT Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million. The acquisition, which will be funded with cash on hand and…

Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…

Buffalo Wild Wings upgrades online experience

November 15, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings has unveiled a website that makes it easier for wing-lovers to see, find and order their favorite Buffalo Wild Wings menu items, according…

Be like Amazon to win the 'Great Restaurant Market Share War'

The only way for restaurants to grow is to optimize every single aspect of their businesses.

Biscuitville opens North Carolina unit with redesign

November 15, 2017

Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened this week in Walkertown, North Carolina. The restaurant, which is east of Winston-Salem near the intersection of Hwy. 15…

Pie Five to touch down at San Francisco airport

November 15, 2017

Pie Five Pizza is set to touchdown at San Francisco International Airport when its newest location opens later this fall, which is the first California-based…

How digital signage can boost customer dwell time at restaurants

by Richard Ventura — VP Business Development, NEC Display Solutions

Use of digital signage in the restaurant space has been growing exponentially as operators realize the flexibility, marketing and branding opportunities it…

Corner Bakery, Newk's, Saladworks leaders on making data make money

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

Three restaurant leaders discuss best practices for best data returns.

Hurricane Grill & Wings franchising fast casual concept

November 14, 2017

Hurricane BTW, a fast casual restaurant concept created by the full-service dining concept, Hurricane Grill & Wings, is opening its first franchise…

Technomic: Foodservice operators challenged by slow Q3 sales

November 14, 2017

The restaurant industry landscape continues to be challenging for leading operators, according to Technomic's compilation and analysis of third quarter…

Chicken Salad Chick expands franchise development team amid growth spurt

November 14, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Thomas Hipp as franchise development manager amid rapid growth, according to a company press release. Hipp joins Carrie…

Tropical smoothie Cafe elevates digital experience

November 14, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has updated its mobile app and reinvigorated its loyalty program. Coupled with a newly designed website, the advancements were developed…

Mendocino Farms names former Darden president, Yard house founder as CEO

November 14, 2017

Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-based fast casual chain serving chef-inspired sandwiches and salads, named Harald Herrmann CEO and also announced today…

How to protect your brand from food-safety issues

Brands must use cloud, mobility and internet technologies to proactively protect their brands.

Third-party food delivery models evolve as demand accelerates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Third-party food delivery rapidly expands, gaining importance among restaurant operators who are contemplating the best approach to offer the service.