Toasted Dips back at Togo's

October 3, 2013

Togo's Eateries has brought back Toasted Dips sandwiches — the Roast Beef Dip and the Triple Dip — available now through Jan. 7, according to a company press…

Menchie's mixes things up with color-changing spoons

October 3, 2013

Menchie's is offering customers collectible, color-changing spoons, featuring all of the brand's Sweet Friends characters. Each spoon changes into one of five…

Bd's Mongolian Grill offering new menu, Fu Man Brew Mug-Stache mugs

October 3, 2013

Bd's Mongolian Grill is rolling out a trio of new menu items this holiday season, according to a company press release. Now through Dec. 31, the menu will…

Woody's intros trio of LTOs

October 3, 2013

Woody's Bar-B-Q has debuted three new menu items on its limited time offer "Chow Down" menu, according to a company press release. Representative of a trio of…

Orange Leaf launches to-go fro-yo

October 3, 2013

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has launched to-go containers at participating stores across the country. With Orange Leaf To Go, customers can now buy pre-packed…

Roark Capital's chairman to speak about 'state of franchising'

October 3, 2013

Steven Romaniello, International Franchise Association chairman and managing director of Roark Capital, will speak Oct. 8 in Atlanta at a luncheon for the…

Mobile payments tour stops at Canadian Starbucks

A press tour studies the mobile payments landscape in Canada.

Five types of offer stacking — and how to beat them

Merchants should look for opportunities to leverage technology that helps them deliver better experiences for customers — without negative effects on their…

Mobile ordering: Changing the Gold Standard

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

A recent study indicating that a 90-percent order accuracy rate is considered to be best in class when it comes to drive-thru operations surprised me…

GLAZE opens 4th unit

October 2, 2013

GLAZE Teriyaki Grill is bringing its Seattle-style teriyaki to New York City's Midtown West, opening this month at 60 W. 56th St.

Capriotti's goes pink to 'Save the Bobbies'

October 2, 2013

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has re-introduced its "Save the Bobbies" initiative that will run at all eight Los Angeles locations through the month of October. In…

U-Swirl acquires Josie's Frozen Yogurt

October 2, 2013

U-Swirl Inc. has acquired the business assets of Josie's Frozen Yogurt LLC. The acquisition of all intellectual property and worldwide franchise and license…

Firehouse Subs educating consumers on fire safety

October 2, 2013

According to the National Emergency Number Association, an estimated 240 million emergency calls are made to 9-1-1 each year. To increase public safety…

Mexican fast casual opens with new design, menu

October 2, 2013

With a more modern, upscale store concept, Taquerias Arandas has opened a new location in Baytown, Texas, according to a company press release.

Smashburger debuts Raspberry Sorbet Shake

October 2, 2013

Smashburger has unveiled a limited-time only Raspberry Sorbet Shake to benefit Susan G. Komen and in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The new shake…

GE Capital expands financing to foodservice equipment industry

October 2, 2013

GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance business announced it will expand financing capabilities and coverage to the commercial foodservice and…

Future POS restaurant system adds Paydiant mobile wallet

October 2, 2013

Nearly 8,000 locations using the Future POS restaurant and hospitality point-of-sale system can now offer mobile payments after the company integrated a mobile…

IFA adopts plan to strengthen franchise relations

October 1, 2013

The International Franchise Association board of directors has adopted recommendations to develop ways to strengthen franchise relations. The recommendations…

Despite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading

October 1, 2013

Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Barberitos supporting breast cancer awareness

October 1, 2013

Barberitos today launched its month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to help raise money for the cause. All Barberitos locations are hosting a Breast…