New café offers fast casual version of khantoke

August 20, 2012

Houston diners can now try khantoke, a popular dish of northern Thailand, in a new fast casual restaurant called Khun Kay Thai Caf. Khantoke usually consists…

Smashburger appoints new head of franchise sales

August 20, 2012

Smashburger, the expanding better burger restaurant, has added franchise executive Brett Willis to its growing team as senior vice president of franchise…

Wayne Gretzky and the digital consumer

Restaurant operators must skate in the direction of digital technology.

Sneak peek at Klout shows transparency

Klout is about to become less of a mystery to everyone. Or at least, how the service determines your influence will. A new release of the influence measurement…

11 shocking new social media statistics in America

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Recent findings from social media behavioral researchers show some shocking changes in how Americans use and consume social media.

Top 100 No. 26 Wingstop

August 17, 2012

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe under new ownership

August 17, 2012

Atlanta-based BIP Opportunities Fund has purchased controlling interest in Tropical Smoothie Café, a 315-unit food and smoothie franchise.

Matchbox Twenty to launch Daphne's iHeartRadio Music Lounge in San Diego

August 17, 2012

Daphne's California Greek and Clear Channel Media + Entertainment San Diego have collaborated to open Daphne's iHeartRadio Music Lounge, a venue where music…

Firehouse Subs names video contest winner

August 17, 2012

Firehouse Subs has selected the winner of its "Lei Your Love On The Line" video contest that encouraged fans to proclaim their love for the chain's newest…

CherryBerry opens 100th store

August 17, 2012

The opening of CherryBerry in Whitefish Bay, Wis., marks the frozen yogurt chain's 100th store.

Soda: The incredible shrinking portion

Will NYC Mayor Bloomberg's proposal to restrict the sale of extra large sodas turn into a trend?

Compeat introduces restaurant labor management solution

August 16, 2012

Compeat Restaurant Management Systems has launched Compeat Workforce, a complete labor management solution that delivers time and attendance, forecasting and…

To acquire customers, you must engage them

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Customer acquisition isn't rocket science. It's actually harder.

Chipotle backing Veggie U with classroom program

August 16, 2012

Students in about 675 classrooms around the country this year will get a lesson on sustainable agriculture as part of a partnership between Chipotle Mexican…

Pinkberry intros chocolate hazelnut

August 16, 2012

Boston Market relying on technology to recruit employees

August 16, 2012

Boston Market is going high-tech when it comes to hiring employees for its 476 locations. Its using software from PeopleAnswers to help identify and select…

Togo's opens in Pasadena

August 16, 2012

Residents of Pasadena, Calif., can experience Togo's Eateries Inc., now that the West Coast-based chain has opened its newest location in Pasadena at 854 E.

Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation – Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Settings in demand during economic recovery include approachable, family friendly dining, vibrant, inspired, authentic and rustic.

Report: American consumers eating more 'mini meals'

August 15, 2012

U.S. consumers are less likely to skip their breakfast, lunch and dinner meal times now than they were five years ago, but these meals are often described as…

BBI expands CherryBerry to Florida

August 14, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Julie Harris to expand development of its CherryBerry Self-Serve…