Beyoncé's self-titled album now available at Starbucks

December 23, 2013

Beyoncé's self-titled album is now available at more than 7,000 Starbucks stores across the U.S. Beyoncé, featuring 14 tracks and 17 videos, was released…

'Tis the Season for mGifting and rewarding

Sending gift cards via digital and mobile channels has increased eight times since 2012.

Giraffas CEO honored by Miami Beacon Council

December 20, 2013

Joao Barbosa, the U.S. CEO of the Brazilian chain Giraffas, was honored by Miami's Beacon Council during the group's annual Key Ceremony for providing more…

Urbanspoon examines top dining trends of the year

December 20, 2013

Urbanspoon has released its Top Dining Trends of 2013 report, taking a look at the biggest dining trends of the year based on a survey of food bloggers and…

LiveDeal goes live in LA

December 20, 2013

The geo-location platform LiveDeal Inc. announced that it has launched in the Los Angeles market.

KFC's fast casual concept preps for second location

December 20, 2013

Yum! Brands is planning to open a second KFC eleven location in early 2014, also in Louisville, Ky. KFC eleven, a fast casual spinoff of the KFC brand, debuted…

Groupon launches last minute holiday gifting solutions

December 20, 2013

Groupon announced the launch of two new solutions that the company said are aimed at helping out last-minute shoppers: Grouponvelope and the digital gift…

Modmarket opens new Colorado location

December 20, 2013

The Denver-based Modmarket restaurant company announced today the opening of its sixth Front Range location at 700 Ken Pratt Blvd.

Smoothie King opens in Connecticut

December 20, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. announced the opening of its first location in Connecticut. The new store, located in the Silver Brook Plaza at 350 Boston Post…

Using technology to scale your restaurant catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Today's POS systems have not been built with the right business logic needed for the catering market.

Say Anything: Top 10 blogs of the year revealed

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Some of the industry's top bloggers weigh in on everything from technology and marketing to trends and food safety.

Fast Casual Social Media Top 10 [infographic]

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A look at how the largest fast casual restaurants in the U.S. stack up on social media.

Hobart Center announces sustainability grant program

December 19, 2013

The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…

Middleby acquires Automatic Bar Controls

December 19, 2013

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Automatic Bar Controls Inc., a manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems for the foodservice…

NRA unveils new office, entertaining space

December 19, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has dedicated its new Trinchero outdoor terrace, part of its new office and entertaining space in Washington, D.C.

Five foodservice trends to watch for in '14

December 19, 2013

The U.S. restaurant industry has experienced modest growth in the past few years, and research firm Mintel estimates sales of $438 billion in 2013, as well as…

Success is a team effort

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Five easy tips to hire the best employees.

Zoes Kitchen designs cookbook

December 19, 2013

Zoes Kitchen, a Mediterranean fast casual concept, has created a recipe book — Fresh Takes — with 10 quick and easy recipes compiled by a taskforce of…

GRILLiT acquires stake in grass-fed beef supplier

December 19, 2013

GRILLiT Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 10-percent equity stake in Natura Foods LLC, the exclusive distributor of "Gaucho Ranch" branded South…

Moe's opening in Rhode Island

December 19, 2013

"Welcome to Moe's!" will soon be heard on the streets of Wakefield, R.I., when Moe's Southwest Grill opens Friday at 600 Kingstown Road in the Belmont Shopping…