Jersey Mike's wins IT award

June 9, 2015

IDG's CIO magazine has named Jersey Mike’s Subs as a recipient of the 2015 CIO 100

Taco Bell testing alcohol, redesign: Is it rebranding as fast casual?

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

Taco Bell is testing test beer, wine, and “mixed alcohol freezes” this summer in a redesigned store format.

Study: Tea offerings growing; coffee still most popular

June 8, 2015

Hot brewed coffee is the most consumed beverage in America after tap water, according to Datassential's latest report, the MenuTrends Keynote on Non-Alcoholic…

Tennis pro Michael Chang opens 2nd Pieology

June 8, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria is now open in La Mirada, California, the second franchised location opened by tennis professional and brother of Pieology founder Michael…

Pizza School of NY launches fast casual program

June 8, 2015

The Pizza School of New York has launched a fast casual pizza concept design program.

Newk's CEO explains why franchising is taking off

Chris Newcomb, Newk's CEO, explains why franchising at the 80-unit chain is growing.

Interactive customer experience technology has to make sense

Consumers want to interact with technology, but that technology has to make sense for both the business and its customers, says Paula Suarez, director of…

Debunking Top 5 restaurant EMV myths

While it’s important to make the transition to EMV to avoid liability and minimize risk, restaurant operators should proceed with careful consideration to…

Olo celebrates 10 years

June 5, 2015

Olo, an online and mobile ordering company for restaurants, turned 10 this week.

Mazzio's intros summer salads, pizza

June 5, 2015

Mazzio's introduced two new specialty salads as well as the Lucky 7 Pizza to its summer menu.

Using mobile to create a personalized guest experience

Jared Miller, CTO for the Atlanta Falcons, discusses how mobile can be used to create personalized experiences even when the customer isn't using their device.

Wok Box opens in Arlington

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen, a Canadian-based fast casual chain, has opened its latest restaurant in Arlington, Texas.

Chipotle giving VIP trip to MLS All-Star Week

June 5, 2015

Chipotle is offering a trip for four to Denver for MLS All-Star Week.

Uncle Maddio's summer menu's a peach

June 5, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is debuting a new summer Italian menu from now until July 31.

Noodles & Co announces repurchase plan

June 5, 2015

Noodles & Company has approved a share repurchase program to allow the company to repurchase up to $35 million of its shares

Registration open: 'Why you can't afford to miss the fast casual pizza revolution'

June 5, 2015

Thousands of fast casual pizzerias have developed since the industry took off in 2009, and the momentum of the segment isn't showing signs of stopping.

Groupon, PeachWorks execs discuss how technology benefits operations

The CEOs of Groupon's Breadcrumb and PeachWorks discuss how their technology can help restaurants and retailers stay relevant.

Dickey’s opens 3 units in 3 states

June 4, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening three locations in three states this week, starting with today’s opening in Mobile, Alabama.

'Trio of Goodness' available at Orange Leaf

June 4, 2015

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is launching the Trio of Goodness, three self-serve sundae recipes available for a limited.

BWW highlighting 'under-the-radar' sports

June 4, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings has kicked off a seven-week promotion providing guests with more opportunities to watch, experience and learn about sports from around the…