Chef Chatter: How to transform yourself into a 'business chef'

Making and keeping your franchise popular, relevant and unforgettable are certain keys to success that you must consider in great depth. Executive chef of…

SpotOn buys EmaginePOS to help power pay-at-the-table for restaurants

October 4, 2018

SpotOn Transact is acquiring EmaginePOS, which will enable SpotOn to equip restaurants and bars nationwide with a POS product, according to a press release.

The British are coming ... with crepes

October 4, 2018

London-based CrepeAffaire is coming to America, opening its first U.S. location in the first half of 2019. Founder and CEO Daniel Spinath said the company is…

Fazoli's upgrades mac 'n' cheese offerings

October 4, 2018

Fazoli's has upped its mac 'n' cheese game with a line of baked pasta dishes, Culinary Manager Rick Petralia, said in a company press release.

Should brands change menu items when faced with challenges from animal rights activists?

Rick Berman, executive director of Center for Consumer Freedom, discusses how restaurateurs should handle challenges from animal rights activists.

Pincho Factory expands delivery options

October 3, 2018

Pincho Factory has expanded partnerships with several delivery providers, including Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash and the online ordering platform, Olo. These…

Oracle Food and Beverage teams with Omnivore for POS solutions

October 3, 2018

Oracle Food and Beverage, a provider of hardware and software solutions for foodservice operators, has partnered with Omnivore, a point-of-of sale connection…

Hughes introduces firewall solution for small and medium-size businesses

October 3, 2018

Hughes Network Systems LLC, an EchoStar company, has introduced HughesOn Secure Connectivity Services, a network solution for small and medium-size businesses…

Pei Wei embraces transparency, challenges Panda Express to do the same

October 3, 2018

Fresh. Wholesome. Transparent. These three words are the foundation of Pei Wei's latest initiative — The Wei Forward — which "embodies the brand's belief that…

Farm Burger names COO

October 3, 2018

Farm Burger has named David Danowitz as its chief operating officer. With more than 25 years of restaurant industry experience, Danowitz previously held…

Wahoo's Fish Tacos making James Beard House debut

October 3, 2018

It's not common for a fast casual brand to host dinner at the James Beard House in New York, but California's Wahoo's Fish Tacos has earned a seat at the table…

Keeping your website protected from lawsuits

Protecting your website from lawsuits is an important part of thriving on the digital wave. Here are some things to watch out for to your brand safe.

Say 'elote' to Blaze's seasonal pizza

October 3, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has introduced Street Corn pizza throughout North America today, featuring roasted corn, pepitas, chipotle ranch and chimichurri…

Qu gives delivery brands in-house alternative to third-party providers

October 3, 2018

Qu, formerly Gusto POS, has launched a delivery management platform to provide restaurant brands dependent on third-party delivery a better choice, according…

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck launching brick-and-mortar unit

October 2, 2018

Yunus Shahul of Cousins Manhattan has signed a 12-year lease to open the first Cousins Maine Lobster brick-and-mortar restaurant location in New York City. At…

Nekter Juice opening 30 restaurants in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, DC

October 2, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar has signed its largest area development agreement with 2ndHarvest LLC to open 30 restaurants during the next few years in existing markets of…

Coolgreens hires Red Robin vet as VP of Ops

October 2, 2018

Coolgreens has hired Todd Madlener, a 20-year Red Robin executive, as its VP of Operations.  "Coolgreens has a menu that is different from what is already…

SAJJ Mediterranean adds plant-based proteins to menu

October 2, 2018

SAJJ Mediterranean, a family of food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants, has added a plant-based protein to its menu. The Impossible Kabob, produced by…

Thanx launches marketing platform to monitor all communication channels

October 2, 2018

Thanx, a provider of customer engagement and retention tools for restaurants and retailers, has launched Thanx Campaigns, a platform that enables segmented…

Chipotle piloting customer loyalty program

October 2, 2018

Hoping to drive traffic, Chipotle is getting in on the loyalty action, piloting Chipotle Rewards. The points-based loyalty system is now live in three test…