PizzaRev opens Burbank location with grand opening promos

December 6, 2013

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has completed construction on its sixth location and is set to open in Burbank, Calif., according to a…

Podcast: How to make your restaurant marketing 'go viral'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #017 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Jonah Berger, professor at the Wharton School of Business and author of the New York Times…

Urbanspoon creates list of 10 restaurant industry secrets

December 6, 2013

Urbanspoon has released a list of 10 facts that it said are kept secret from consumers by the restaurant industry.

Asian Americans a growth opportunity for businesses, Nielsen finds

December 6, 2013

Nielsen announced the release of its "Significant, Sophisticated and Savvy: The Asian American Consumer 2013 Report," which offers a look into the purchasing…

Does your mobile app have these 6 must-have features?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

What top mobile app features drive profitable customer behavior? No matter what you answer, all features should make connecting with the consumer easier and…

Schlotzsky's redesigning Texas unit

December 6, 2013

Schlotzsky's is hosting a grand re-opening of its Irving, Texas, location at 7530 N. MacArthur Blvd., which now features a completely redesigned look…

Freshii offers fresh solution to hunger

December 6, 2013

Freshii has partnered with Free The Children by launching the Green Bowl initiative to help feed the 66 million primary school-aged children who attend…

Wrong food temps: What's the worst that could happen?

Restaurants can avoid serving undercooked meat by using a digital monitoring system.

Pop-Tart Gone Nutty innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term 'innovation' has become a marketing buzzword instead of a reflection upon true creativity.

Wine sales up in limited-service sector

December 5, 2013

Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales throughout the foodservice industry in North America, reported that…

NRA to hold inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit

December 5, 2013

The National Restaurant Association will host its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit during NRA Show 2014 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The event will bring…

Christmas – Kids and hackers love this time of year

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When people think of Christmas, most of them imagine family gatherings and good times. We often forget that from the end of Thanksgiving to the beginning of…

Coffee is key to breakfast daypart opportunities

December 5, 2013

Technomic has published its Breakfast Consumer Trend Report to help foodservice executives understand the latest behaviors, preferences and attitudes of…

LYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program

December 5, 2013

The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…

MOOYAH opening several Wisconsin units

December 5, 2013

Burger enthusiasts in Milwaukee, Wis., will have a new joint to checkout when MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens in Brookfield next year. Three…

Corner Bakery launches online, mobile ordering

December 5, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe has launched a nationwide online ordering system, allowing guests to get freshly made meals without having to wait in line. The new online…

Corner Bakery inks new deals with existing franchisees

December 5, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe announced today the company has signed three additional multi-unit restaurant development agreements with existing franchise partners to…

Chicken is top protein found on sandwiches, wraps

December 5, 2013

Chicken is the most-featured protein on sandwiches and wraps, at 83 and 80 percent, respectively, according to recent research by Food Genius, a…

YoFresh opens in Hatfield, Pa.

December 5, 2013

YoFresh Yogurt Café recently opened a new location in the Hatfield Pointe Shopping Center in Hatfield, Pa., according to a company press release.

Trans fats: What just happened?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A long term solution is to replace trans fats with monounsaturated fat or omega-3s.