Juice It Up! adds new locations in Dallas area

July 15, 2014

Juice It Up! announced recently an agreement with EJBT LLS to open three new locations in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. Juice It Up! now has five…

Pancheros launches redesigned website

July 15, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill announced recently the launch of its new website, www.pancheros.com. This marks the first time Pancheros has overhauled its website…

Fuddruckers establishes second location in Italy

July 15, 2014

Fuddruckers announced recently the debut of its second Italian location in partnership with new franchisee Vinum et Alia. The 3,490-square-foot fast casual…

How Do You Roll? expanding into Chicago and Florida

July 15, 2014

How Do You Roll? announced recently plans to expand into the Chicago and Fort Myers, Fla., areas later this year.

How one restaurant concept leverages Yelp reviews for sales growth

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Every star on a Yelp review leads to a 5 to 9-percent increase in revenue and First Watch uses the site as part of its business model.

Woody’s Bar-B-Q hosts spare rib eating contest to raise funds for at-risk children

July 14, 2014

The original Woody's Bar-B-Q, located in Jacksonville, Fla., will host its annual spare rib eating contest and VIP party from noon to 2 p.m. on July 26. The…

Pie Five Pizza signs 18-unit deal for Florida market

July 14, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has awarded 18 franchise units to retired Cleveland Indian Matt LaPorta to bring the brand throughout the Tampa, Fla., area beginning in early…

Ethnic cuisine expected to play a larger role in next five years

July 14, 2014

New research from IBISWorld takes a look at some of the trends emerging in the foodservice industry, and suggests where operators must adapt. According to the…

Uncle Maddio’s extends Alabama presence

July 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will open its 23rd unit this week, located in Daphne, Ala. The new unit marks the fourth of 24 total units the brand plans to open…

Blaze Pizza ready for New York debut

July 14, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first New York location in West Babylon on July 17. To celebrate the grand opening, the new location will offer free…

Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake

July 14, 2014

New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…

Burger 21 to open first Arizona restaurant on July 21

July 14, 2014

Burger 21 announced today its first restaurant in the western U.S. will open in Scottsdale, Ariz., on July 21 in Seville Shopping Center at 7001 N. Scottsdale…

Boston Market adds BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger for limited time

July 14, 2014

Boston Market announced the addition of its BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger to its menu through Aug. 24.

SoupMan partners with Trevelino/Keller

July 14, 2014

Soupman, Inc. announced today it has engaged Trevelino/Keller as its public relations agency of record.

Fuddruckers adds Bourbon Burger to summer menu

July 14, 2014

Fuddruckers recently announced that it will add a Bourbon Burger to its summer menu.

Moe’s Southwest Grill announces 120 new franchise deals in first half of 2014

July 14, 2014

Moe’s Southwest Grill recently announced it has signed 120 new franchise deals in the first six months of 2014, a record-breaking high for the brand.

Einstein Noah announces Bagel Dog giveaway

July 14, 2014

Einstein Bros. and Noah’s restaurants announced today it will recognize National Hot Dog Month by giving away a free Bagel Dog with purchase to the first 10…

Dickey's will open restaurants in California, Nebraska, Washington

July 14, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced today it will open three new restaurants on July 17, in California, Nebraska and Washington.

McAlister's Deli announces remodel, Guest Appreciation Week at Georgia location

July 14, 2014

McAlister's Deli announced plans today to mark the re-opening of its remodeled restaurant at 1425 Market Boulevard in Roswell, Ga., with several days of guest…

Quaker Steak & Lube Eases Scheduling Challenges with New Software

Growing restaurant companies are increasingly looking to technology to handle back-office functions that once consumed a large share of managers’ and…