Smashburger intros 'healhty' kids options

August 26, 2015

Smashburger has added "healthier options" to its kids meal menu, including Grilled Chicken Strips and Musselman’s Unsweetened Squeezable applesauce.

GRILLiT names new CEO

August 26, 2015

GRILLiT’s Ghazi Hajj has resigned as CEO and has been replaced by Henry L. Klein.

Boston Market boosts leadership team to drive expansion plans

August 26, 2015

Boston Market has hired two restaurant industry veterans to join the leadership ranks as the company remains focused on strong sales performance and expansion…

Tropical Smoothie launches grain bowls

August 26, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café has created Super Grain Bowls and a few new smoothie flavors.

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

Egg-white replacer hits market to 'combat increasing egg prices'

August 26, 2015

Function Plus 150W replaces 50 to 100 percent of egg whites in sweet baked goods.

Pie Five Pizza to open first Georgia location

August 26, 2015

Pie Five Pizza will open its first Georgia location.

Why fast casual's customer experience isn't so casual

by Kent Barkouras — EVP Restaurant Solutions, Primary Color Systems

The fast casual customer experience is about guests getting what they want. That includes customized, fresh, unique food being prepared in front of them.

HME launches 2 automated products to boost customer service

August 26, 2015

HME Wireless' new technologies promise to help restaurants deliver better customer service in a timely fashion, optimize staff productivity and promote a clean…

'National Food Safety Month' highlights industry best practices

August 25, 2015

September is the National Restaurant Association's National Food Safety Month. This year's theme is "Let it Flow."

Fresh to Order to open in Chicago Loop

August 25, 2015

Fresh To Order is partnering with the veteran restaurateurs at Progressive Dining Group to bring the concept to the Chicago Loop.

Fatburger expanding Pakistani presence

August 25, 2015

Fatburger is opening its newest Pakistani restaurant in Lahore.

How Arby's turned on energy efficiency without turning off customers

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Environmental sustainability matters now more than ever, and with states like California entering their fourth year of record breaking drought conditions, no…

Newk’s to open fourth Little Rock restaurant Aug. 31

August 24, 2015

Newk's Eatery is expanding its Arkansas presence.

Chipotle hiring on 4,000 workers

August 24, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill will host its first National Career Day on Sept. 9 with the goal of hiring 4,000 employees.

Johnny Rockets focuses franchise efforts in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong

August 24, 2015

Johnny Rockets is focusing its global expansion efforts on developments in Southeast Asia, seeking area developers for expansion into Thailand and Vietnam.

Fazoli’s franchisees break $1M milestone

August 24, 2015

Fazoli’s franchisees continued to report record sales growth in July, with average unit volumes exceeding $1 million.

Marco’s Pizza cooks up more than menu items in new test kitchen

August 21, 2015

As part of a new corporate training facility, the Marco's Pizza test kitchen is being utilized to improve the chain's menu and employees' skills.

Uncle Maddio's opens second Charleston store in 6 months

August 21, 2015

The second Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint in South Carolina is now open at 4940 Centre Point Drive, Unit C.

CONNECT: Restaurants finally embracing mobile wallets, ordering?

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit attempted to clarify today’s mobile payments market, which is becoming an…