Southern Concepts reports Q2 sales up 27%, fast casual concept growing

August 13, 2015

Southern Concepts Restaurant Group reported restaurant sales up 27 percent over the same year-ago quarter to $1.8 million, driving gross profit of $12,00…

Slapfish opens in LAX

August 13, 2015

Slapfish, a California-based seafood concept, has opened at Terminal 2 in the Los Angeles International Airport.

Fuddruckers enters Kansas

August 13, 2015

Fuddruckers is debuting its first Kansas location today in Kansas City, Kansas.

Major Software Update Available for Scala Enterprise

Scala announces the availability of Scala Enterprise Release 11, featuring powerful enhancements in speed and performance, focusing on the digital signage core…

NRA: Restaurants serving opportunity for America’s youth

August 12, 2015

As summer winds down and students head back to school, the NRA is highlighting the restaurant industry’s role in providing job opportunities to millions of…

Mobile payments startup PaidEasy raises $2 million

August 12, 2015

PaidEasy gives its users the ability to open, view, split, tip and pay their bills in real time.

July restaurant sales up; West Coast outperforming East Coast

August 12, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) announced that its Index of quick-service restaurant sales increased 5.3 percent nationwide in July 2015, compared to…

Villa Enterprises opening 4 NJ outlets

August 12, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and a new South Philly Cheesesteak are opening in Gloucester…

Rise Biscuits & Donuts expanding from 1 unit to 6

August 12, 2015

Rise Biscuits & Donuts, a fast casual restaurant in Durham, North Carolina that serves sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options, is ready to expand its…

BBQ arrives at McAlister’s Deli

August 12, 2015

McAlister’s Deli is now offering several limited-time BBQ menu options, including BBQ nachos, sandwiches, spuds and salads available through Sept. 29.

Schlotzsky’s taps ex Back Yard Burgers COO as global marketing VP

August 12, 2015

Schlotzsky’s has appointed Monte Jump as its VP of global marketing.

How one restaurant creates zero environmental waste

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace.com spoke with founder Chris LaRocca about Crushed Red's eco-friendly culture and how the company achieved its zero waste goal.

Dispelling 6 myths of why small brands 'can't' go international

Many smaller food companies incorrectly assume they cannot participate in the growing importance of international markets.

UK’s Neds Noodle Bar partners with Fransmart to expand global presence

August 11, 2015

London’s Neds Noodle Bar has partnered with Fransmart to build on its existing franchise program.

Flavor, adventure, more healthful ingredients drive sandwich trends

August 11, 2015

Few foods reign as ubiquitously on restaurant menus in the U.S. as the almighty sandwich.

Miami's Pollo Tropical expands Texas footprint

August 11, 2015

Pollo Tropical is expanding its Texas presence with two locations opening late summer in Houston and San Antonio.

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana on mission to double off-premise business

August 11, 2015

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, which operates Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical, has set a goal to double its current off-premise business over the next 10 years

Vernon Hills to welcome Chicagoland’s 10th Zoup!

August 11, 2015

Zoup! is opening its 10th restaurant this week in the Chicagoland area.

Supply-chain study: Consumers demand sustainable food products

August 11, 2015

Technomic and Deloitte Advisory research assesses what's next in supply-chain logistics.

Jack in the Box, Qdoba report strong Q3

August 11, 2015

Jack in the Box and Qdoba reported a strong Q3.