Heartland, NRA to host Twitter chat on payments security

February 6, 2015

Heartland and the National Restaurant Association will host a Twitter chat on secure payment data for restaurants on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Eastern.

Cracker Barrel latest to jump into fast casual fray

February 6, 2015

Cracker Barrel is looking to launch its own fast casual concept sometime in July 2016.

POSsible rolls out latest POS-in-a-Box solution

February 5, 2015

POSsible POS announced the rollout of its latest restaurant plug-and-play in-a-box solution available at retailers nationwide.

Proceeds for potato chip sales will benefit Dickey's new foundation

February 5, 2015

The Barbecue, Boots & Badges foundation will provide funding and resources to law enforcement, firefighters and their families.

Jamba Juice raising money, awareness for cardiovascular health

February 5, 2015

Jamba Juice announced a host of fundraising, awareness-raising and educational initiatives aimed at supporting cardiovascular health.

On the menu this week: Starbucks adds coconut milk, vegan cheese and holiday specials

February 5, 2015

Starbucks is adding coconut milk to its offerings in all U.S. stores; Pielogy is rolling out vegan cheese in more than 20 locations; Nestlé Toll House Cafés…

Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Wendy's, McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Burger King rated on Harris reputation poll

February 4, 2015

Harris Poll released the results of its Reputation Quotient, which examined 100 companies, up from 60 the previous year.

California sees heavy activity in new restaurant opens this week

February 4, 2015

California was a hotbed of new fast casual restaurant activity this week, with seven new openings announced.

TempTrak™ Environmental Monitoring System Announces Hosting Services

TempTrak™ now makes 24/7 environmental monitoring even easier to achieve by offering users the option to have their TempTrak application hosted by…

Will Chipotle raise prices again in 2015?

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Another price increase may be on the horizon as Chipotle navigates high beef costs, and the pork supply issue could take a $2 million chunk out of the bottom…

Mobile Payments Today publishes wallet comparison guide

February 4, 2015

The 61-page document details the capabilities of 151 leading mobile wallets.

Top 100: Restaurants - Moe's Southwest Grill

February 4, 2015

Moe's Southwest Grill is number 38 on our list of the Top 100 Movers and Shakers.

Jones Soda launches fountain in Fuddruckers, Flying Saucer Pizza and other locations

February 3, 2015

Jones Soda Co. today announced the official launch and expansion of its Jones Cane Sugar Soda fountain program.

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Tyson among new members on International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Board of Directors

February 3, 2015

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, a trade association established in 1952 comprising organizations that support the foodservice…

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot announces giveaway

February 3, 2015

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot will celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with free fro-yo (up to 6 ounces) all day on Feb. 6.

Revention teams up with GetLinked

February 3, 2015

GetLinked Software can link data from Revention into any accounting software program that has importing capabilities.

Top 100: Restaurants – GRK Fresh Greek

February 3, 2015

GRK Fresh Greek is number 39 on our Top 100 Movers and Shakers list.

LiveDeal Inc. sees Q4 jump

February 3, 2015

LiveDeal Inc. has announced that the company topped its Q3 deal totals by 1,100 in Q4.

Tech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA

February 3, 2015

It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…

The top five fast casual stories for January 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

The top stories in January centered on restaurants poised for breakout years through franchising and growth; the secrets to Starbucks' success and CEOs' takes…