Potbelly Sandwich Shop to open in Northwest Rochester

August 13, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open its second Northwest Rochester, New York unit inside the Marketplace shopping plaza by late 2018, according to a press…

PizzaRev introduces royalty incentive program

August 13, 2018

PizzaRev, a Southern California customizable pizza fast casual concept, has released a royalty incentive program for prospective franchisees, according to a…

Yalla Mediterranean partners with Impossible Foods

August 13, 2018

Yalla Mediterranean has partnered with Impossible Foods to introduce restaurant patrons to a series of plant-based Mediterranean options added to Yalla's menu…

Pei Wei making fortunes come true

August 13, 2018

Pei Wei will make a fortune found in one of its cookies come true for one guest per day through Aug. 26, according to a press release. 

A restaurant owner's safety guide to keeping employees cool during summer heat

Employees are at risk in the summer heat.

Pie Five adds 6th Oklahoma location

August 13, 2018

Pie Five Pizza is opening its first Owasso, Oklahoma, restaurant Tuesday, on North Garnett Road, a news release said. 

Foodservice veterans to share sustainability secrets at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Core Life Eatery President Scott Davis will join Flatbread Grill co-founder and CMO Gonca Esendemir and Asian Box CEO Mike Speck to discuss all things…

Smoke's Poutinerie searching for candidates for amateur eating competition

August 10, 2018

Smoke's Poutinerie is giving five amateur qualifiers a chance to participate for their region in a poutine eating contest. Finalists from each region will…

Dos Toros introduces Burrito Time app

August 10, 2018

Dos Toros, a San Francisco Bay-area inspired taqueria, is launching its app —  Burrito Time — this month, according to a press release.   The app, developed…

Franchise focus: Smoke’s Poutinerie bringing poutine to the masses

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The 150-location franchise is rolling out nationwide on and near campuses and airports, and its founder’s passion is reflected everywhere — from his attire to…

Fired Pie dishes out a little something different

August 9, 2018

Fired Pie is adding some decidedly non-pie elements to the menu with its new Mac 'N Cheese dish offering, with options to customize the hearty pasta concoction…

5 ways to ensure your restaurant takes a bite out of the food delivery boom

RMS CEO gives five tips to ensure your restaurant doesn't miss out on the popular trend of delivery.

LevelUp partners with Smarter Takeout

August 9, 2018

LevelUp, a technology distributor, is teaming up with Smarter Takeout, an online and mobile ordering provider, to bring restaurant partners additional options…

Welbilt CEO resigns, interim chief named

August 9, 2018

Welbilt Director, President and CEO Hubertus M. Mühlhäuser will resign Aug. 31 to take over as director and CEO at capital goods manufacturer CNH Industrial…

Cousins opening 1st of 40 units in Chicagoland this year

August 9, 2018

Cousins Subs is getting set for an Illinois focused expansion, beginning with the addition of 40 locations throughout Chicagoland over the next few years under…

Consumer Demand for Supply Chain Transparency and Fresh, Local Food Drives Farm-to-Table into Fast Casual Dining

Consumer preferences for healthy, nutritious food continue to drive trends in the food industry. The farm-to-table concept, which involves reducing the…

Restaurants can now use Square to receive customer orders via Facebook Messenger

August 8, 2018

JoyUp, an AI marketing assistant company for food brands, has announced an integration with Square's point-of-sale system that would enable merchants…

6 ways to avoid food-safety problems

There's a growing culture of neglect in the food industry, and we — as an industry — need to find effective solutions that are also affordable, attainable and…

Captain D's continues Missouri expansion

August 8, 2018

Captain D's has opened its newest franchised location in Wentzville, Missouri, according to a company press release. Located at 708 S. Church St., the…

The Hummus & Pita Co kicking off national expansion with Connecticut opening

August 8, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co will mark the official start of its national expansion Saturday with the opening of its first franchised store in Brookfield…