News & Media

Mobile app available at all US Firehouse Sub locations

August 10, 2015

Firehouse Subs has rolled out its mobile ordering and loyalty app in its U.S. units.

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Craft brews go wild: Mint, melon, Asian flavors now trending

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Move over wine lovers, craft beers are now in vogue in fast casual and QSR restaurants.

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One CEO's view on how traditional pizza will weather the fast casual storm

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Hungry Howie's CEO chatted about how the Detroit-based chain is competing with fast casual concepts by evolving and sticking to basic principles.

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Noodles & Company CEO: Net income, sales fail to meet expectations, progress underway

August 7, 2015

Although Noodles & Company CEO Kevin Reddy admits the chain missed the mark regarding Q2 net income and sales, he said there is considerable progress in…

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Whataburger doling out upgrades to celebrate 65th birthday

August 7, 2015

Wataburger is celebrating 65 years in business, honoring Aug. 8, 1950, the day Harmon Dobson opened the world's first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus…

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Rubio’s hooks sea bass to the menu

August 7, 2015

Rubio’s Restaurants will add sea bass to the menu on Aug. 26.

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Will silence prove deadly for Jimmy John's?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The killing of Cecil the lion is putting big game hunting at the forefront of the public's attention, and some consumers are directing their rage at Jimmy…

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There's still time to hit CONNECT 2015: An industry event not to miss

August 6, 2015

Don't miss an opportunity to hear from experts, retail and restaurant leaders on everything from mobile payment to technology innovation.

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Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.

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How one restaurant is cutting egg prices

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

While most restaurants are still passing down higher egg prices to customers thanks to the egg shortage caused by the bird flu, one restaurant has discovered a…

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Buzztime tablets feature ordering, payment features

August 6, 2015

Self-service ordering and payment functions are now available for Buzztime tabletop tablets.

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Salata opens third LA unit

August 6, 2015

Houston-based Salata continues its rapid expansion with its third location in downtown Los Angeles and 48th nationwide.

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10 reasons brands fail at delivery

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It may surprise you that the top 10 reasons why many restaurant concepts are stumbling or failing to deliver represent very simple business principles.

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2 experts, 7 points about emerging social media for your restaurant

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

When should you incorporate emerging social media channels into your restaurant marketing strategy? Where do you start and what if it goes wrong?

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Former Wingstop exec joins Freebirds as VP of Marketing

August 6, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito added Erin Levzow as its new VP of Marketing

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Survey: Restaurateurs believe technology generates increased revenue

August 6, 2015

Survey reports that restaurants are relying on technology as a way to create revenue and improve efficiency.

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Southern Concepts, Liolios Group create finance program

August 6, 2015

Fast casual barbecue restaurant Southern Concepts and Liolios Group announced in a recent press release that they were teaming up to design and execute a…

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