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…

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…