Tropical Smoothie Cafe upgrades POS to the cloud, enhances mobile technology

October 2, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is implementing Appetize, a point-of-sale developer specializing in foodservice and retail payment technology, The chain selected…

Joint employer rule change: Industry win or employee slap-in-the-face?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The public comment period is well underway for the joint employer rule published by the National Labor Relations Board, which relates directly to franchising…

Compeat, Ctuit users now have PlateIQ automated AP tools

October 2, 2018

Restaurant managing software company, Compeat, is partnering with AP automation concern, Plate IQ, to give Compeat and Ctuit use of Plate IQ's tools to manage…

Quiznos gyros ... 'er 'jai-ros' return

October 2, 2018

It's the eternal question: How do you really pronounce "gyro?" And now, at least in Canada, we have a completely unscientific answer thanks to Quiznos' recent…

Blaze busts into Big Sky country

October 2, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening its first location under the stars of Big Sky country this week. The 2,700-square-foot open kitchen restaurant opens…

7 ways data can cut costs and drive profitability

Billy Jones, CEO of orderly talks about how restaurant owners can lower their operational costs and effectively manage inventory without compromising…

Fuzzy's Taco Shop names COO

October 1, 2018

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Baja-style taco joint founded near the Texas Christian University college campus in 2001, has named industry veteran David Catalano as its…

Global Payments acquiring Sicom

October 1, 2018

Global Payments Inc., a provider of payment technology and software solutions is acquiring Sicom Systems for $415 million from LLR Partners. Sicom provides…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands in Texas, Hawaii, Michigan

October 1, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue is opening six units this month. Locations include Kalamazoo, Michigan and Pearland, Willis, Fairfield and Fulshear, Texas. And for the first…

Grubhub adds 'round up to next dollar' feature to support hungry kids

October 1, 2018

Grubhub has launched a feature that allows diners to support U.S. organizations that help those in need, a news release said. To kick off the Donate the Change…

Zoup now open in Malvern

September 28, 2018

Zoup is open for business in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in the Uptown Worthington development on Philadelphia's Main Line, according to a company press release.

Zoes elevating American Airlines dining options

September 28, 2018

Zoes Kitchen and American Airlines have teamed up to introduce a food-for-sale menu for flyers seated in the main cabin, according to a company press…

Smash Pass back at Smashburger

September 28, 2018

Smashburger is again offering its Smash Pass this holiday season for $100. Available online only, the pass grants customers a free entree every day from Nov.

Chef Chatter: How to deliver on new hospitality demands

Matt Harding, executive head chef, Piada Italian Street Food, talks about the importance of take out, and his experience within the food industry to back up…

CBD oil on the menu at By Chloe

September 28, 2018

New York-based By Chloe is getting in on the cannabis action through a partnership with Toast Holdings, the parent company of luxury cannabis brand Toast.

My Pie to open in Holladay, Utah

September 28, 2018

My Pie will "soon" open in Holladay, Utah, according to a news release, though no firm date was provided. The upcoming 2100-square-foot Holladay Market Place…

Gusto POS rebrands to Qu

September 28, 2018

Gusto POS has rebranded to Qu and has a new logo, positioning and website focused on delivering an enterprise-scale, omnichannel POS platform to the restaurant…

Freebirds World Burrito going meatless on Mondays

September 27, 2018

Freebirds World Burrito is launching an eight-week campaign with Meatless Monday starting on World Vegetarian Day, Monday, Oct. 1 and running through World…

Freebirds World Burrito going meatless on Mondays

September 27, 2018

Freebirds World Burrito is launching an eight-week campaign with Meatless Monday starting on World Vegetarian Day, Monday, Oct. 1 and running through World…

Cowboy Chicken franchisee opens in Golden State

September 27, 2018

Cowboy Chicken is opening its first Bakersfield, California, restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 6. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is hosting a grand opening…