Why loyalty programs will drive restaurants, customers to embrace mobile payments

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

With mobile payment apps, restaurants enjoy faster transactions — tables can be turned up to 10 minutes faster — and users tip higher, spend more and make more…

How restauranteurs can take the fear out of EMV transition

With the right expectations, education and planning, restaurateurs may turn EMV's perceived challenge into an opportunity to build customer loyalty.

Amsterdam Falafelshop 'going balls to the wall'

September 4, 2015

Amsterdam Falafelshop has launched a search for the best-dressed balls in Boston, based on flavor and presentation.

NetWaiter enhances social marketing feature

September 4, 2015

NetWaiter has enhanced its social widget feature, making online marketing to local customers even easier for restaurants, according to a company press release.

Olo launches platform to help restaurants offer faster delivery

September 4, 2015

Dispatch is a new service that enables restaurant operators to offer food delivery at scale.

Firehouse Subs planting flag in Canada

September 4, 2015

Firehouse Subs is heading north, announcing plans for expansion into Canada.

Chipotle: Only thing not fresh about our food are bogus ingredient claims

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Are the attacks against Chipotle legit, or is the brand suffering from being too successful?

Technology innovation focus of ICX Association's October Symposium

September 4, 2015

The event, “Inflection Point: The Future Tech of Customer Experience,” aligns with the association’s mission to connect business-to-consumer brands with…

Sodium under new federal regulation microscope

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The New York City Department of Health is leading this charge and proposed in early June that all chain restaurants with 15 or more locations add a symbol next…

Cowboy Chicken welcomes new franchisee

September 3, 2015

The multi-unit store development agreement will expand the Cowboy Chicken brand to north Texas and south central Oklahoma, including the counties of Grayson…

Sweet Lorraine’s going back to school

September 3, 2015

Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! will soon be available to Wolverine fans thanks to its recently signed development deal with the University of…

MOOYAH enters Indiana with Noblesville opening

September 3, 2015

The Hoosier State recently got its first taste of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes when the chain opened a unit this week in Noblesville, Indiana.

Pancheros deploys new POS

September 3, 2015

Pancheros Mexican Grill has completed the deployment of the PAR Brink POS software solution in all 65 of its locations.

Wingstop adds Korean flavor to menu

September 3, 2015

The Asian-inspired sauce features a kick of spicy and enticing sweetness flavored with honey, ginger and garlic and is accented with sriracha chile sauce and…

Menchie's offers movie-themed flavors

September 3, 2015

September’s flavors include PAN’s Pixie Dusted Sugar Cookie, Blackbeard’s Neverland Chocolate Chill, Hook’s Jolly Roger Raspberry Tart and Tiger Lily’s…

How restaurant chains can increase profits by improving energy and operational efficiency

By implementing device-level monitoring of energy consumption, chains gain unmatched visibility into the devices running their restaurants and can easily…

PizzaRev is 'RedHot' through October

September 2, 2015

PizzaRev is now crafting a Buffalo Chicken pizza featuring Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper.

Kansas City's SPIN! Pizza opening corporate, franchised units

September 2, 2015

In the last six months, the fast casual pizza joint has opened seven locations in four states and has three more locations under construction.

Shake Shack hits Japan

September 2, 2015

Shake Shack will open its first Tokyo unit this winter in the Meiji-Jingu Gaien park.

Zoës increases sales during Q2, announces partnership with party planner

September 2, 2015

Zoës Kitchen has reported comparable restaurant sales grew 5.6 percent and total revenue increased by 30 percent to $54.5 million during Q2.