Lavu iPad POS adds scale integration for fro-yo concepts

October 10, 2013

Lavu Inc. has released an iPad POS with an integrated portion control scale. The solution was created specifically for frozen yogurt concepts, candy stores…

Charleys opens 1st Maine store

October 10, 2013

Gosh Enterprises, owner of Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks fast casual restaurant concepts, has opened its first location in Maine in the…

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…

Starbucks opens $70M juicery to expand Evolution Fresh

October 10, 2013

Starbucks has opened a $70 million juicery in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., that will quadruple the brand's production of Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juice…

Zaxby's to fans: Prove yourself

October 10, 2013

Zaxby's has created a "Fan Special" meal to celebrate its loyal brand fans. TV spots are airing this week to encourage guests to participate in its "Prove…

Breadcrumb launches new customer relationship features

October 10, 2013

Breadcrumb, owned by Groupon, has released several updates to its free point-of-sale app that help local merchants build deeper relationships with their…

Making Restaurant Ice Cleaner, Safer and Better

Diligence and new technology can strengthen operations, potentially boosting revenue and profitability.

Food Safety Forensics: New C.S.I. category

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Now, blame for food litigation is at the executive level, and criminal charges are common.

Consumers want more vegetables on their menus

October 9, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Blaze Pizza marks new opening with Facebook promotion

October 9, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced the opening of its newest restaurant, located in the La Cañada Town Center at 990 Town Center Drive. La Cañada is…

Bakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years

October 9, 2013

The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…

Ivar's celebrating 75th anniversary

October 9, 2013

Ivar's, a Seattle-based fast casual seafood restaurant that also has three fulls-service restaurants, is celebrating 75 years in the business with a "surprise…

Spicy Pickle opens in Middle East

October 9, 2013

Cibus International, a Colorado-based, fast casual franchising company, opened a Spicy Pickle restaurant in Doha this week, the first of seven new locations in…

'How to' webinar on digital menu boards available for free download

October 9, 2013

Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…

Mama Fu's hits the Black Market

October 9, 2013

Mama Fu's is releasing its Black Market Menu this week and will also launch a system-wide update to the regular menu. Updates will include new entrees, a new…

5 reasons to hold off on firing

Use this checklist prior to pulling the trigger on your expensive turnover revolver.

Mobile Websites Made Easy: Tips for Restaurant Operators

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the tool of choice to aid in dining decisions. A restaurant without a mobile website can be at a serious competitive…

Fazoli's announces name of new Italian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard will grow Fazoli's and Venti-Tre simultaneously.

Is your restaurant fireproof?

Follow these steps to protect your business from a fire.