Robeks posts 21 months of sales increases

September 25, 2013

Robeks has reported 21 consecutive months of same-store sales increases. Through August, average store revenue is up 9 percent compared to 2012, according to…

Infographic: 'This Mobile Life'

Smartphones have become the technology of choice for consumers searching for, ordering from and connecting with restaurants.

Intuit, Square announce POS, accounting integration

September 25, 2013

Intuit and Square have announced a seamless integration between Square and QuickBooks. Built on Intuit's open platform, the integration will enable small…

Mediterranean fast casual adds quinoa

September 25, 2013

Zoës Kitchen has added quinoa to its menu in the The Quinoa Salad.

Investor group acquires equity in The Coffee Bean

September 25, 2013

Advent International announced that it has partnered with CDIB Capital to acquire a significant equity position in International Coffee & Tea LLC, which…

Swipely manages $1B in annual sales

September 25, 2013

Swipely is now managing more than $1 billion in annual sales for merchants across 29 states, just one year since entering the payments space, according to a…

Developing Additional Revenue in Restaurant Kitchens

Innovations help make operations more efficient and effective.

How to turn negative reviews into positive sales

If handled correclty, negative word of mouth may actually indicate brand passion and lead to increased sales.

NRA creates new financial services position

September 24, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Jim Higgins as vice president of Payments and Financial Services. In this newly created position, Higgins will…

Diner goes fast casual to stay relevant

September 24, 2013

In an effort to compete with the increasing popularity of fast casual restaurants, Irvine, Calif.-based Ruby Restaurant Group is testing a new dinette concept…

McAlister's opening in Abilene, Texas

September 24, 2013

McAlister's Deli is opening Monday in Abilene, Texas, at 3318 South Clack Street. To celebrate the opening and introduce McAlister's to the local community…

How Do You Roll? partners with fitness experts

September 24, 2013

How Do You Roll? has partnered with Lifestyle Revolutions, a personal training and nutrition company, to further the company's mission to make the world…

MOOYAH using social channels to drive online ordering

September 24, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is redefining the way it talks to fans by connecting with them directly in a digital landscape, according to a company press…

Fazoli's serving pink lemon ice in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 24, 2013

Fazoli's is hosting its second annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser on Sept. 30 and has also created a five-entrée, limited-time offer dubbed the Fab Five.

Hilton Hotel launches fast casual concept

September 24, 2013

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, is officially playing in the fast casual market with the opening of Herb N' Kitchen, a new…

Is a mobile app or mobile site right for your restaurant?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

With 96 percent of the world's population now using mobile devices, it's imperative for companies to figure out how to best connect with and serve customers on…

Podcast: Fast casual trends, events and top people

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

This week, I'm delighted to welcome a guest who is near and dear to all of our hearts. Cherryh Butler, senior editor of FastCasual.com, joins the show to talk…

Know your operation's purchasing score

To keep ahead of any problems, maintain strong, consistent communication with your supplier.

Packaging company introduces recyclable thermal to-go cups

September 23, 2013

Berry Plastics Group Inc. has introduced Versalite, a fully recyclable thermal management packaging solution. The company is launching the #5 plastic…

Forecast calls for big jump in seasonal hiring

September 23, 2013

According to the sixth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, more holiday seasonal jobs should be available this year compared to last year.