Naf Naf Grill expands into Madison

September 10, 2015

After a successful opening in downtown Minneapolis, the Middle Eastern concept is moving into Madison when it opens new doors Sept. 16.

PizzaRev named ‘Best Pizza’ by Los Angeles Daily News

September 10, 2015

PizzaRev has been honored again by readers of the Los Angeles Daily News.

Corner Bakery arrives in Pittsburgh

September 10, 2015

Corner Bakery Cafe has expanded into Pennsylvania with the addition of eight neighborhood cafes throughout northern Pittsburgh.

Cosi reports slight sales bump

September 9, 2015

Cosi reported a 1 percent increase of system wide comparable restaurant sales.

Fazoli's launches aggressive expansion plan

September 9, 2015

Fazoli’s is launching an aggressive, five-prong franchise development program, building on record sales and brand enhancements ranging from a new premium menu…

Punchh integrates with NCR Aloha POS

September 9, 2015

Punchh, a provider of mobile loyalty and CRM technologies for the restaurant industry, has partnered with NCR Corporation to integrate the Punchh platform with…

Wahlburgers bets on Vegas

September 8, 2015

The Wahlberg family’s fast casual burger joint, Wahlburgers, is landing in Las Vegas in late 2015 with its restaurant opening at Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally’s…

Pie Five to open 2 new units

September 8, 2015

Pie Five Pizza will open new stores in Indiana and Tennessee, while also honoring community efforts.

Capriotti’s opens in Washington

September 8, 2015

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened its first Washington location Tuesday in Tukwila.

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 — Publisher, 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…