Newk's Eatery launches ovarian cancer awareness campaign

August 20, 2014

Newk's Eatery has announced the launch of a "Newk's Cares" campaign to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.

La Madeleine Country French Café donates $89,339 to Children's Hunger Fund

August 20, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café has announced it has raised $89,339 for the Children's Hunger Fund so far in 2014.

Potbelly to open first North Carolina location

August 20, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has announced a signed agreement to develop a store at 1310 Westover Terrace in Greensboro, its first in North Carolina.

Starbucks rolling Pumpkin Spice Latte out early

August 20, 2014

Starbucks will roll out its Pumpkin Spice Latte early this year, returning the popular drink to the menu on Aug. 25.

Self-service restaurant solution is music to your ears

August 19, 2014

CBS NorthStar announced an update to its NorthStar Order Entry technology that allows restaurants to provide a jukebox feature to table ordering.

Fatburger turns itself inside out in quest for healthier option

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 19, 2014

Fatburger's new protein burger -- an inside-out version of the better burger chain's typical offering – shaves off calories and carbs by nixing the bun and…

Tim Hortons celebrates autumn with return of Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Latte, intros new baked goods

August 19, 2014

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is kicking off the pumpkin season with the return of its signature Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Pumpkin Pie Latte in the chain's…

Partnership to provide restaurant accounting solutions

August 19, 2014

Quatrro FPO Solutions, provider of platform based business services to restaurants, is teaming up with enterprise reporting and data management provider ROS…

First Kansas City-area sweetFrog officially opens at Legends Outlets

August 19, 2014

SweetFrog has opened its first Kansas City area location, in the Legends Outlets Kansas City shopping center.

Dog Haus adds Chef Adam Gertler as Würstmacher

August 19, 2014

Dog Haus recently named Adam Gertler its "Würstmacher" (sausage-maker).

FreshBerry expands in South America

August 19, 2014

FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café announced plans to expand in South America.

NPR's On Point explores healthy options and the fast casual segment

August 19, 2014

NPR's On Point with Tom Ashbrook recently focused a segment on health claims of the fast casual restaurant industry.

Kraze Burger opens airport location

August 19, 2014

Airmall recently announced the opening of Kraze Burger in Concourse C at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall.)

Buffalo Wild Wings kicks off fantasy football season with Pepsi draft party kit, sweepstakes

August 19, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings announced plans to offer fantasy draft kits to groups of eight or more who register to hold their 2014 fantasy draft parties at the…

Woman injured by lye-laced sweet tea at Utah Dickey's

August 18, 2014

A 67-year-old Utah woman suffered severe burns to her mouth and throat after drinking sweet tea laced with lye at a Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Utah.

HotSchedules Named a Brinker International Supplier Partner of the Year

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) awarded three dedicated supplier partners with the annual Supplier Partner of the Year Award, the company’s highest…

Wild Wing Cafe names Tom Lewison Chief Executive Officer

August 15, 2014

Wild Wing Café recently announced the appointment of Tom Lewison to the role of chief executive officer (CEO).

Single mom's scheduling woes prompt Starbucks to reassess policies, procedures

August 15, 2014

A story in the New York Times about one barista's scheduling woes has prompted Starbucks to reassess its scheduling practices and policies.

You heard it here first: first franchisees become important brand ambassadors

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the world of restaurants, the first franchisee can be critically important for a company that hopes to expand its growth through franchising.

California legislature passes bill making it harder to terminate franchising agreements

August 15, 2014

The California legislature approved a law Aug. 8 that will make it harder for franchisors to terminate franchising agreements with franchisees, according to…