Chipotle CDO linked to NY drug ring

July 1, 2016

Chipotle Chief Creative and Development Officer Mark Crumpacker has allegedly been linked to a drug ring, according to a story at CNBC.

Georgetown Johnny Rockets boasts a new look

July 1, 2016

Johnny Rockets in Georgetown has undergone an image makeover, according to a company press release, and is the latest franchise location to boast a new style…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit fires up new summer tacos

July 1, 2016

Starting July 1, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering its newest limited time offer with the expansion of its butcher taco offerings, according to a press release.

Seeking a source of new summer business? Reach out to all those smartphone-addicted travelers

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

We love our smartphones. We love them so much that, according to a new poll, they are our favorite place to spend time while on vacation.

Innovative Upstarts Part 2 - Toppers: A cocky brand that dares to take on the big pizza guys

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

Scrappy anti-corporate brand, Toppers Pizza, is almost daily delivering a box full of attitude to the older more iconic pie-makers in this sector.

When is it time to upgrade your POS?

by Art Julian — CEO, Cbs inc

More than half of the respondents to Hospitality Technology’s 2016 POS Software Trends survey plan to research, test or install a new POS system this year. How…

Boloco benefits charity, celebrates 'Big Papi' with customized burrito

June 30, 2016

Massachusetts-based Boloco is celebrating one of Boston's greatest baseball heroes, David Ortiz (nicknamed Big Papi). Ortiz recently announced his retirement…

Cereal cafe bowls over Big Apple

June 30, 2016

New York City is adding some cereal to its diet. According to a company press release, Kellogg's NYC will open on Monday, July 4, and will become Kellogg's…

Video: How BWW plans to turn around sales

Buffalo Wild Wings COO Jim Schmidt expects a quick rebound for the chain that is centered around wings and sports.

Nature's Table serves up new location in downtown Orlando

June 30, 2016

Nature's Table, a fast-casual restaurant focused on fresh and healthy dining, announced the opening of its newest location , this one is located inside the…

b.good partners with local farmers for a good cause

June 30, 2016

b.good is developing its own urban farm and states it is the first fast casual restaurant to undertake such an initiative.

OT regs? ACA compliance? New workforce company thinks it has answers

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

June 30, 2016

The benefits of the gig economy have been countered to some degree by ACA compliance requirements and new overtime regulations set to start in December. Now a…

Johnny Rockets selects digital signage provider for 1st drive thru

June 30, 2016

Delphi Display Systems Inc, a provider of customized digital signage hardware, software and service solutions, announced that Johnny Rockets restaurants has…

Innovative upstarts: In the sandwich category, Which Wich has it 'in the bag' (Part 1)

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

When Jeff Sinelli founded his Which Wich sandwich chain, it was probably destined to have something a little offbeat about it after his success with a…

Pieology announces 4th Fresno location

June 29, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria recently announced the opening of its newest Central California location in Fresno. According to a company press release, Pieology Fresno is…

The Pie Hole expands into Orange County with 1st franchisee

June 29, 2016

The Pie Hole, which originated in Downtown Los Angeles, opened its first Orange County location last month in the historic Old Towne Orange district.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt offers 'Ice Age' relief from summer heat

June 29, 2016

Beginning July 1, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is partnering with Twenty-First Century Fox to promote its animated feature, "Ice Age: Collision Course." 

Survey finds the food and beverage industry in poor shape

June 29, 2016

Inefficiency and carelessness are plaguing the food industry, according to a survey of more than 200 independent restaurants and chains by collaborators Oracle…

Chipotle testing chorizo

June 29, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced in a recent press release that it is adding chorizo, a spicy chicken and pork sausage, to the menu in select locations…

IntelliDish coming to a commercial kitchen near you

June 29, 2016

The Diversey Care division of Sealed Air is rolling out a commercial dishwasher operating system, IntelliDish. The system is designed to ensure dishwasher…