Jersey Mike's CEO signs pledge to encourage a healthy workplace

September 30, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs's CEO/Founder Peter Cancro has signed the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity CEO Pledge as part of its commitment to…

Apple Pay's impact on restaurant loyalty marketing

Focusing on the creation of an experience that’s easy for the customer, instead of optimal for the brand, makes customers feel like VIPs.

Starbucks, Dunkin' rank high for digital gifting experience

September 30, 2014

RSR Research today released results of its fourth benchmarking study on the digital gifting industry, "Digital Gift Cards: Rewriting the Gifting Rules in the…

Healthy beverage category on pace for 8.6% growth in Middle East

September 30, 2014

Dunkin' customers consume the most Wi-Fi data in coffee category

September 30, 2014

New research from network analytics and mobile intelligence company, wefi, explored WiFi connectivity trends at national coffee chains. The company considered…

McAlister's signs 10-unit deal for Middle Tennessee development

September 30, 2014

Deal will add to McAlister's three existing restaurants in the region.

Costa Vida launches into Georgia

September 30, 2014

The restaurant is owned by brothers Donald and Michael Williams, who have signed an area developer agreement for the state of Georgia.

Smoothie King adding two vegan smoothies to menu

September 30, 2014

Interest in plant-based diets growing among all consumers, not just vegans, says Smoothie King CEO.

Menchie's introduces color-changing cups, Harvest Pumpkin flavor

September 30, 2014

The cups, which reveal hidden colors and designs when filled with frozen yogurt, will be available throughout the month of October..

Fazoli's adds cavatappi LTO

September 30, 2014

Signature Cheddar Alfredo Bakes mark the first time Fazoli's has featured cavatappi pasta in a menu item.

Wingstop appoints new CFO

September 30, 2014

Michael Mravle joins the company from Bloomin’ Brands, where he held several positions, including most recently group vice president of Financial Planning …

Fatburger sponsoring Facebook 'Cook-Off'

September 30, 2014

Fatburger is challenging its social media fans to build their own burger using Fatburger patties sold at Walmart and post results on Facebook. The best burger…

Be Right Burger opens at Dulles

September 30, 2014

The restaurant is operated by a joint venture between Concessions International and MBC Concessions.

Dickey's opens near Travis AFB and in Vegas

September 30, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants will open two new restaurants on Oct. 2, one at Gateway Courtyard 1586 Gateway Boulevard, Suite C-7 in Fairfield, California…

Menchie's opens in North Point, Florida

September 30, 2014

Menchie’s announced the opening of a new store at Cocoplum Village, located at 17419 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida.

Panera brings back Pink Ribbon Bagel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 29, 2014

A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of each bagel, which are twisted into a ribbon shape, will be donated to breast cancer-related causes.

Fuddruckers opens second unit in North Dakota

September 29, 2014

Fuddruckers opened the second of five restaurants planned for North Dakota with franchisee Serka Services LLC. The newest Fuddruckers opened at 1603 35th Ave…

JAB Holding Company affiliate to acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group for $374 million

September 29, 2014

An affiliate of JAB Holding Company will acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group for approximately $374 million.

Data breach extends beyond Jimmy John's to other restaurants

September 29, 2014

Data breach extended beyond 216 Jimmy John's restaurants to include 108 other restaurants.

GrubHub data reveals gender differences in takeout ordering patterns

September 29, 2014

The findings of a recent analysis of a year's worth of GrubHub data reveals differences in what, when and where men and women order takeout.