Blaze adds first 'shareable' side

July 3, 2018

Blaze Pizza has introduced its first "shareable" side item in the form of traditional breadsticks with a bit of a twist, called Dough Knots, a news release…

Beverage trends should inspire restaurants to rethink the use of sweeteners

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

Natural and healthful sourcing is hugely in demand for today's restaurateurs. Why then do so few brands offer naturally sourced lower-calorie sweeteners…

Firenza Pizza to open in Longview, Texas

July 2, 2018

Firenza Pizza will open its Longview, Texas, location July 17, according to a company press release. 

Fast Casual units grow over last 5 years

July 2, 2018

Fast casual restaurants have grown 6 percent annually over the last five years, according to The NPD Group. Fast casual chains increased units from 19,23…

Captain D's continues Georgia expansion

July 2, 2018

Captain D's, a fast casual seafood restaurant, opened a unit today located at 651 Forrest Ave., Rockmart, Georgia, according to a company press release. 

ADUSA partners with LevelUp

July 2, 2018

ADUSA Inc., a provider of self-service kiosk software, has announced its partnership and integration with LevelUp, a mobile loyalty, payment and ordering…

Delaware, Arizona welcomes Dickey's food trucks

June 29, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees, Darryl Weaver and Brendan Powers, have taken barbecue on the road by opening Dickey's food trucks to serve guests outside of…

The counter: restaurant industry scorecard for Q1 2018

Adam Berebitsky discusses why sales rose in Q1 and what will determine restaurants’ success for the second half of the year.

Mustard tops list of favorite hot dog toppings

June 29, 2018

Charlotte-based JJ's released its fifth annual study of the Top 10 Hot Dog Toppings, based on six years of the brand's sales data and 1 million hot dogs…

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza to open in Iowa

June 29, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Saturday at 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy., in Des Moines, Iowa, according to a company press release. 

Royal Farms introduces Chicken Palooza

June 29, 2018

Royal Farm, a fast casual, convenience, and gas station chain is hosting its first Chicken Palooza Monday through Aug. 31, 2018, according to a company press…

HuHot Mongolian Grill  launches Grill Pass

June 29, 2018

HuHot Mongolian Grill is celebrating summer with a promotion that offers guests the opportunity to pre-purchase grill meals at a discount called Grill Pass…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues expansion

June 29, 2018

Continuing its Southern California expansion, Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened its Corona location today, according to a company press release. This marks the 72nd unit…

Why menu management can make or break your fast casual's third-party delivery launch

Omnivore Director of Special Projects, Don Guarnieri, elaborates on why menu management is so important for fast casual restaurants implementing delivery.

How food allergen programs increase customer loyalty

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Many more brands are stepping up to the plate to tackle diners' concerns about food allergens by using everything from staff training to detailed menu item…

Firenza Pizza to open in Texas

June 28, 2018

Firenza Pizza will open July 10, at 1660 Louetta Road in Spring, Texas, according to a company press release. 

Restaurants can now lease kitchen equipment from Welbilt

June 28, 2018

Restaurateurs have a new way to access kitchen equipment. Welbilt, a global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, has launched a leasing program to…

Chipotle closing 5 Pizza Locale units

June 28, 2018

Chipotle’s fast casual pizza brand, Pizzeria Locale, is a casualty of the chain’s turnaround plan. In an effort to increase sales and cut costs, CEO Brian…

Retail decision-makers share their experiences introducing kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the customer benefits that kiosks and digital signage can deliver for retailers, the challenges that oftentimes accompany these deployments are an…

Chipotle CEO hopes to 'drive profits' by closing underperforming units, implementing 5-point strategy

June 27, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol told investors Wednesday that his growth-driven turnaround strategy includes closing up to 65 underperforming…