Kentucky Orange Leafs supporting local farmers

September 27, 2013

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Lexington, Ky., will host a celebration Oct. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to kick off a partnership with Udderly Kentucky.

Zaxby's names VP of technology

September 27, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising appointed Frank Knight to VP of Information Technology, where he will be responsible for the information technology and project management…

How a Boston fast casual increased sales via mobile payment app

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Revenue increased 17 percent at Sebastians Cafe one month after launching a branded LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty app.

Retail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits

September 27, 2013

Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…

Pie Five plans expansion into Houston market

September 27, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Company, which made its debut in 2011 in the Dallas market, is planning a "major expansion" into Houston.

Lavu iPad POS adds inventory, customer insight features

September 27, 2013

Lavu Inc. has added new software to is POS Lavu system, with features geared specifically toward the restaurant industry.

Food and Beverage Innovation submissions now being accepted

September 26, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2014 FABI Awards.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group names new CFO

September 26, 2013

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has appointed John Coletta as…

Women's Foodservice Forum seeks top leadership candidates

September 26, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Leadership and Trailblazer awards. These awards are given annually to members of the…

Study: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out

September 26, 2013

A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.

Canadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent

September 26, 2013

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…

California commits to $10 minimum wage

September 26, 2013

On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law increasing the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour, the highest in the country. The increase…

Caribou Coffee kicks off campaign to fight breast cancer

September 26, 2013

On Sept. 28, Caribou Coffee will kick off its 18th annual Caribou Coffee Amy's Blend program to fight breast cancer.

Restaurant cash advance loan company launches

September 26, 2013

A new company, RestaurantCashAdvanceLoans.com, has launched with an objective of making credit availability faster and easier for restaurant operators.

6 ways tablets have changed dining out

Tablets are here to stay and are having a transformational effect on the experiences that restaurants are providing.

LRS Releases Study Results on Average Restaurant Wait Times

Study: Average Restaurant Patron Waits 23 Minutes During Busy Times

Smashburger honors top operators and franchisees

September 25, 2013

Smashburger has announced the recipients of its annual awards, including Franchisee of The Year, which were presented to seven franchise groups and corporate…

Former Starbucks exec named Pret A Manger's U.S. president

September 25, 2013

Pret A Manger has announced Robert Naylor as president of U.S. operations. Naylor comes to Pret with more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently…

Franchise Association releases new Obamacare guide

September 25, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…

Jersey Mike's honored for Certified Angus Beef promotions

September 25, 2013

Jersey Mike's has been recognized for leading promotions of the Certified Angus Beef brand on menu boards, social media and advertising, according to a…