Le Pain adds Wi-Fi throughout U.S. system

October 15, 2013

Ruckus Wireless Inc. announced that it has been selected by Le Pain Quotidien, an international bakery retailer, to supply it with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products…

US Foods recognizes top vendors for 2013

October 14, 2013

US Foods has announced the winners of its 5th annual vendor recognition awards. During a recent ceremony in Rosemont, Ill., six companies out of more than…

National Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist

October 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…

Heartland, Tabbedout partner for integrated mobile payment solution

October 14, 2013

Heartland Payment Systems and Tabbedout have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated mobile payment solution designed specifically for…

Sparkfly, NCR expand partnership to enable mobile redemption at restaurants

October 14, 2013

Sparkfly Inc., a point-of-sale mobile offer redemption technology platform, today announced an expanded relationship with NCR Corporation to launch, deliver…

Lights, food, ambiance: 5 reasons to upgrade your lighting

diners expect limited-service restaurants to make them feel welcome.

Restaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas

October 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…

Report: Teens' interest in Facebook wanes

October 11, 2013

Investment bank Piper Jaffray & Co. has released its 26th semi-annual "Taking Stock With Teens" consumer insights project, which pointed to a sequential…

Mobile apps can connect young fans to old brand

Jeff Fromm, EVP at ad agency Barkley and lead editor of MillennialMarketing.com, recently spoke about how Krispy Kreme is a great example of an older brand…

Salata earns gluten-free certification

October 11, 2013

Houston-based Salata, the "Next Generation Salad Bar" specializing in fresh, tossed-to-order salads and salad wraps, has announced that its 20 Texas locations…

CUPS expands NY footprint

October 11, 2013

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot will celebrate the grand opening of its fourth New York location on Oct. 15 at Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, in…

Smashburger helping couple wed in Vegas

October 11, 2013

Smashburger is giving one couple the opportunity to get married in Las Vegas on the auspicious date of 11/12/13, according to a company press release. Couples…

How restaurants can win at gamification

If done correctly, gamification can engage customers and help restaurants grow their businesses.

Mac n' cheese fast casual makes franchise debut in Detroit

October 11, 2013

Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez!, a fast casual concept built around mac n' cheese, has chosen Detroit as the location for its first franchised…

Punchh adds next-generation mobile CRM, new COO

October 10, 2013

Punchh, a provider of mobile CRM for the restaurant industry, has launched a new product — Big Data Customer Segmentation — to further expand its market…

Mama Fu's names CFO

October 10, 2013

Mama Fu's has named John Hester to the corporate team as chief financial officer.

Bareburger opening in Jersey

October 10, 2013

Bareburger, an organic burger chain, is opening its first unit outside of New York at City Place in Edgewater, N.J., according to a company press release.

Einstein Bros opens in Atlanta airport

October 10, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The new restaurant, designed with the chain's newest contemporary…

Fired Pie concept grows to three locations

October 10, 2013

The Phoenix-area concept, Fired Pie, which debuted in the summer, has opened its third location.

MenuTrinfo partners with Food Services of America for allergy training

October 10, 2013

MenuTrinfo has announced a new partnership with Food Services of America, a broadline foodservice distributor.