New tool brings third-party catering delivery to restaurateurs nationally

November 2, 2017

MonkeyMedia Software and on-demand delivery platform DoorDash have partnered to cater to restaurant catering operations. Their new cloud-based takeout…

Nov.16 webinar: How to catch a (restaurant) thief

November 1, 2017

The fact that employees steal in a variety of ways from small acts of supply theft to substantial acts of fraud, is a dirty little secret shared by every…

Dickey's, Quiznos, Firenza execs: Cloud technology gives a lift, but needs advocates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cloud technology enables companies to respond faster to market changes and empowers employees to perform better, but change doesn't come without pain.

Irish burger brand launching in Germany

November 1, 2017

Rocket, an Ireland-based fast casual burger brand, is taking on the German market thanks to a partnership between its parent company — Rocket Restaurants…

Starbucks holiday cups encourage 'doing good'

November 1, 2017

Halloween is barely a day old, which has become the official time for Starbucks to release its holiday cups. The chain has marked the arrival of the holidays…

Buffalo Wild Wings names former Church’s Chicken exec to SVP of global supply chain

November 1, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings has named Barry Barnett as its senior vice president of global supply chain.

Kitchen Fund invests in Curry Up Now

October 31, 2017

Kitchen Fund, a restaurant investor that provides financial capital and operational expertise to emerging restaurant brands, has invested an undisclosed sum in…

FAT Brands completes $10.5 million acquisition of Ponderosa, Bonanza steakhouses

October 31, 2017

FAT Brands Inc, parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express, has completed the acquisition of Homestyle Dining LLC, the parent company to…

Freddy's opens 4 units across 4 states

October 31, 2017

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening four restaurants today in Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Texas, according to a company press…

Smashburger hoping to drive holiday sales with 'Smash Pass'

October 31, 2017

Smashburger is trying a little something different this holiday season, giving fans the chance to purchase a Holiday Smash Pass for $54. The pass, available…

3 ways to open a (drive-thru) window of opportunity for fast casuals

The market is maturing and becoming saturated, requiring fast casual restaurants to look for new ways to stay ahead of the competition. Is the drive-thru the…

HotSchedules integrates workplace management platform with POS

October 31, 2017

HotSchedules has integrated its workplace management platform to NCR Aloha's restaurant point of sale solution. Restaurants will be able to use this solution…

Restaurateurs: 'Don’t hesitate to offer mobile payments'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While mobile orders represent a minority of orders, panelists said the ratio is shifting in their favor. A panel of restaurateurs tackling the issue at the…

Halloween scaring up food freebies across the nation

Halloween is easily one of the most popular holidays for brands hoping to engage customers with freebies.

Creamistry continues California expansion

October 27, 2017

Creamistry, a California-based chain that specializes in made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream, is opening a unit next month in Glendora, California. The…

Grabbagreen expands Cali footprint

October 27, 2017

Grabbagreen is opening its fourth California location Sunday in Orange in the Town and Country Shopping Center at 763 S. Main Street. Conehead Investments…

Main Squeeze Juice Co coming to Houston

October 27, 2017

Main Squeeze Juice Co. is headed to Houston. The New Orleans-based franchise will open its first area store in December in the Meadows Marketplace at 6825 S.

Paytronix completes Apple Pay integration to boost rewards redemption

October 27, 2017

Paytronix, a provider of reward program products to restaurants and retailers, recently completed an integration with Apple Pay that will enable merchant…

Millennials: 'Give us big discounts, cut the small talk'

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

One of the more eye-opening sessions at this Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville this month was a quick, question-filled hour-long chat with a varied…

Menu experts predict global menu trends — does your brand measure up?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Menu experts chat about current and future trends at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.