PDQ reports credit card hack

June 25, 2018

Florida-based PDQ reported on its website this weekend that it was the victim of a cyber-attack between May 19, 2017, and April 20, 2018. The chain said that…

Catering companies looking to reduce food waste will increase profits

Restaurant brands with large catering arms would do themselves a favor by cutting food waste, according to a news report, which found that every $1 invested in…

Wingstop to co-host 3rd annual Rappers VS Gamers Tournament

June 22, 2018

Wingstop is co-hosting HipHopDX's annual video game tournament — DX TURBO — according to a company press release. 

Fazoli's debuts breadstick snacks

June 22, 2018

Fazoli's has put a spin on its famous breadsticks — breadstick snacks — according to a company press release. They will be available Monday. 

City Barbeque to open in Georgia

June 22, 2018

City Barbeque, based in Ohio, will open its second location in the Atlanta, Georgia, area Monday at 4210 Johns Creek Parkway, according to a company press…

Rachel's Kitchen looks to Salt Lake City for expansion

June 22, 2018

Las Vegas-based Rachel's Kitchen is looking to expand and is eyeing Salt Lake City, according to a company press release. 

I Heart Mac & Cheese opens 5th South Florida location

June 22, 2018

I Heart Mac & Cheese has opened its fifth South Florida location in Boca Raton at 141 N.W. 20th St., at The Shops at University Park, according to company…

Tips and tricks for handling restaurant leadership stress

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

Wellness Expert Heidi Smith drew big crowds at the NRA show in Chicago, seeking her lessons on stress reduction for restaurant leaders.

Will Chipotle's menu variety fly with customers?

June 22, 2018

It didn't take long for Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to shake things up. The former Taco Bell CEO, who took over the CEO role from Founder Steve Ells in March…

Starbucks CEO calls brand's recent performance 'Not acceptable'

June 22, 2018

Starbucks is hoping its latest initiatives will spark a turnaround after seeing its shares fall 3 percent this week in relation to slowing U.S. sales and its…

Southern California gets 5,700-square-foot Blaze

June 22, 2018

La Verne, California, is the latest locale to get a Blaze Pizza location, opening this Friday in a 5,700- square-foot open kitchen restaurant with interior…

Marine Corp vet becomes PJ's Coffee franchisee

June 21, 2018

New Orleans-based PJ's Coffee hosted its inaugural Veteran Franchise License Giveaway and chose Marine Corp Veteran Jeff Hateley as its winner and latest…

Mama Fu's expands executive team

June 21, 2018

Austin, Texas-based Mama Fu's has added three executives to its leadership team. Jamie Cohen, is now CMO; Hemesh Patel is director of delivery and guest…

Native Foods Cafe acquired by Millstone Capital

June 21, 2018

Millstone Capital Advisors, a St. Louis-based private equity management company, has purchased Native Foods Cafe restaurant chain, a plant-based, fast casual…

Luna Grill to open 46th location

June 21, 2018

California-based Luna Grill is opening its eighth Dallas-Fort Worth location and its 46th overall, June 29 at The Hill Shopping Center, according to a company…

Top tips for digital signage deployments

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Brands give top tips on how to use digital signage for maximum success.

Danny Meyer pens blog about why he believes in cashless restaurants

Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Danny Meyer talks about the future of cashless restaurants.

3 ways restaurants can engage Gen Z

June 20, 2018

Members of Generation Z, which make up 26 percent of the U.S. population, spend $1 out of every $5 eating out — a statistic that makes clear the critical role…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. rolling out food truck

June 20, 2018

Main Squeeze Juice Company, a New Orleans-based juice franchisor, will open its first food truck along with two additional stores in the Katy, Texas, area…

Dickey's makes mobile app available for Android

June 20, 2018

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit -ordering app is now available on Google Play for Android, according to a company press release.It allows customers to place and and…