Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe open co-branded unit in Islamabad

July 29, 2014

Fatburger announced today the opening of its first co-branded location in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Buffalo's offers half-off Death Valley wings

July 29, 2014

Buffalo's and participating Buffalo's Express locations plan to mark National Chicken Wing Day today by offering half off Death Valley wings.

Blazing Onion Burger partners with eTouchMenu for order and payment app

July 29, 2014

Blazing Onion Burger will partner with eTouchMenu to launch an iPad app for guest-initiated order and payment.

Jimmy John's donates $1 million to families of fallen, disabled soldiers

July 29, 2014

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches announced today it is donating $1 million to benefit families of America's fallen and disabled military service men and women…

The Restaurant of the Future: How Technology will Transform the Guest Experience

As new technology slowly creeps into the restaurant world, a picture of the future is emerging. No part of the guest experience will be unchanged, starting…

Blending Cell Phones and Guest Pagers: The Evolution of Paging Systems in the Hospitality Industry

In the hospitality industry, a paging system is as common as knives and forks. However, as cell phone technology became widely adopted, the need for a hybrid…

On Cue Turns Wait Time Management into a Well-Oiled Machine

Alondra Hot Wings Restaurant & Grill is a full-service restaurant with four locations in Los Angeles County. The vision of Alondra Hot Wings is to serve…

Teaching in-store and digital ordering to play nice

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

One of the leading brands is on its way to a digital ordering majority. Is your brand ready to handle the demand from outside your walls?

Wendy’s testing build-your-own sandwich model

July 28, 2014

The build-your-own model is quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception in the restaurant industry, thanks to fast casual players such as Chipotle. It…

KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu

July 28, 2014

KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.

Falafill joins Chicago's The NOSH with pop-up storefront

July 28, 2014

Falafill has joined The NOSH Chicago and will serve lunch at a pop-up storefront on The Plaza each Friday. The NOSH will be held each Friday from 11 a.m. to …

Fazoli's offering free lasagna for National Lasagna Day July 29

July 28, 2014

Fazoli's will give away its Twice-Baked Lasagna on July 29 in recognition of National Lasagna Day.

McAlister's Deli offering anniversary tumbler, sweepstakes

July 28, 2014

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, McAlister's Deli will offer new tumbers for purchase at participating stores nationwide.

Jamba launching franchise recruiting campaign

July 28, 2014

Jamba Inc. today announced the launch of a new franchise recruiting campaign focused on single store development in existing and new domestic markets.

How do you become the Uber of food?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When an idea comes along like UBER or OpenTable, you have to challenge the status quo and create a better way to serve the customer.

Back to the Basics takes a deep look at the restaurant industry workforce

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'I truly believe that great things come from people getting together and collaborating,' Mike Tyler, CEO War Room.

Chipotle announces Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth lineup

July 25, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today its chef and music line-up for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth, scheduled for Oct.18 at Lake Carolyn near Irving, Texas. The…

Younger consumers prioritize speed of service and technology

July 25, 2014

Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74 percent of the U.S. population, and make up a majority of foodservice consumers.

Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation hosts DIY dessert promo

July 25, 2014

From now through July 31, Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants are hosting a "Sweet Insanity" promotion, inviting guests to make their own soft serve…

Whole Grains Council sets topics for November conference

July 25, 2014

Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…