LivingSocial piloting restaurant program in Atlanta

September 21, 2015

LivingSocial has launched a new pilot program, Restaurants Plus, empowering consumers to eat out while saving money, according to a company press release.

YUM! struggling to create fast casual winner

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Taco Bell’s fast casual concept, U.S. Taco Company, is closing just 14 months after it opened in Huntington Beach.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream heads into fall with record sales

September 18, 2015

Bruster's has two limited-time flavors and is enjoying success.

BURGERFI opening 18 Dallas units

September 18, 2015

BURGERFI has signed two new franchise deals, which will result in 18 restaurants opening in Dallas and the surrounding areas.

Pie Five to open 4th Houston location

September 18, 2015

In celebration of the new Houston store opening, Pie Five will offer a buy-one-get-one-free pizza deal from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 3, at all Houston-area Pie Five…

Why sustainable packaging is a 'must have' for restaurant success

Two food trends are proof that restaurants must embrace sustainability in packaging.

What operators can learn from Chipotle's Salmonella outbreak

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

September 17, 2015

Tomatoes served at 22 Chipotle Mexican Grill locations in Minnesota were the source of the state's recent Salmonella Newport outbreak.

Biscuitville Fresh Southern names new president

September 17, 2015

Biscuitville Fresh Southern has hired Jim Metevier as president. He will work with CEO Burney Jennings to grow sales and tap new audiences.

Dickey’s CIO receives Women in Technology award

September 17, 2015

The Dallas Business Journal has announced the honorees for the 2015 Women in Technology Awards, naming Laura Rea Dickey, CIO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants…

Penn Station celebrates 30th birthday with new design

September 17, 2015

Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating 30 years in business this year and will launch a new restaurant design this fall.

Burger 21 launches mobile app with social media contest

September 17, 2015

Burger 21 is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day, which is Sept. 18, by rewarding guests for downloading its new mobile app and loyalty rewards program with…

Bindo unveils restaurant-specific POS solution

September 17, 2015

Bindo has debuted a beta version of its new Bindo POS for Restaurant, an iPad POS system.

How to create gift cards, promos, badges inside your restaurant

Instead of paying a third-party company to create your restaurant’s gift cards, why not save money and have complete control by investing in an in-house card…

APT: Consumer spending at restaurants up 3 consecutive months

September 16, 2015

The surge in performance, up 1.6 percent for the month of August, was driven by an industrywide increase in check size, which APT attributed to increased…

Dickey’s continues expansion plans across Grand Canyon state

September 16, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing growth plans across the southwest by bringing its slow-smoked barbecue to Arizona with four new openings.

Smashburger opening fourth Calgary unit

September 16, 2015

Smashburger is opening its fourth Calgary location this week in Alberta, Canada.

Bruegger's adds Mexican-inspired options to fall menu

September 16, 2015

Bruegger's Bagels has added a few new menu items for the fall season.

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse chilling with new investor

September 15, 2015

CIC Partners is now the majority investor in Willie’s Grill & Icehouse, a 17-unit fast casual concept based in Houston.

Taco joint changes name to provide mass appeal

September 15, 2015

Rusty Taco, a Texas-based chain offering street-style tacos, has announced it is changing its name to R Taco to drive broader appeal as it expands beyond its…

Tin Drum gears up for expansion

September 15, 2015

Tin Drum Asiacafé is on a franchising mission. It's seeking franchise candidates to expand the brand’s presence nationwide with a focus on developing…