Burger 21 focused on non-traditional sites

May 1, 2015

Burger 21 is planning to increase the brand’s presence in non-traditional venues across the country.

Muscle Maker Grill rolls out meal plan

May 1, 2015

Muscle Maker Grill has launched a dietician-approved meal plan program to give consumers the chain’s nutritious menu from the comfort of their own homes…

Persona cofounder appointed to CEO

April 30, 2015

Glenn Cybulski will lead the brand's long-term growth strategy and oversee daily operations for the restaurant.

World Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu

April 30, 2015

The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.

NRA reports positive performance for restaurant industry

April 30, 2015

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index remained positive in March as a result of higher same-store sales and optimistic outlook for…

Canada's The Chickery hits DC

April 30, 2015

The Chickery, a Toronto-based fast casual concept founded by celebrity Chef David Adjey of Food Network, has signed a lease in Washington, D.C,. to open a…

The Halal Guys scores multi-unit franchise deals in Texas

April 30, 2015

The Halal Guys is opening 15 Texas restaurants as part of two multi-unit franchise deals outside its home market of New York City

Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…

Great Wraps focusing on second-tier markets

April 30, 2015

After finding success with second-tier markets, Great Wraps Grill has decided to keep its franchising focus there.

Dickey's opening 3 units with 3-day Barbecue Bonanza

April 30, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening three units today and is hosting a three-day Barbecue Bonanza at each one, according to a company press release.

Blaze to expand footprint to 28 states, Canada in 2015

April 29, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a fast casual artisanal pizza chain, released financial results for its fiscal year ending December 28, 2014 along with its outlook…

BWW sees 20% increase in sales, revenue

April 29, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings announced this week that its revenue and sales both increased about 20 percent during Q1.

Fast casuals fuel growth of restaurant industry

April 29, 2015

For the second year in a row, the fast casual sector was the growth engine of the U.S. restaurant industry, according to Technomic.

Coca-Cola among winners of NRA FABI awards

April 29, 2015

The National Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the Food and Beverage Awards recognizing progressive food and beverage products that the…

Orange Leaf, NBA player honoring moms with free fro-yo

April 29, 2015

Orange Leaf and an NBA player are honoring moms with free fro-yo

Villa partnering with Salsarita’s

April 29, 2015

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina is coming back to Concord Mills Mall in Concord, North Carolina, courtesy of Villa Enterprises.

Panera CEO: Q1 results low because of investment initiatives

April 29, 2015

Panera Bread Company reported a net income of $32 million for Q1, but admitted that earnings per share came in at $1.41, down 9 percent from the same period…

Charleys Philly Steaks adds 3 Cheese Chicken

April 29, 2015

Charleys Philly Steaks is introducing a new 3 Cheese Chicken Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.

Baltimore restaurants calling for peace

As clean-up efforts continue after the riots in Baltimore, several area restaurants are providing free food and coffee for firefighters, police, the Maryland…

Why Jersey Mike's added ordering and payments to their mobile app

Rich Hope, CMO of Jersey Mike's Subs, talks about the restaurant chain's mobile app.