Melt Shop, Asian Box, Anthony's Pizza execs pull back the curtain on transparency trend

During a session at last year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, several execs spoke about what's driving the trend of increased transparency and how…

Penn Station East Coast Subs adds online ordering to mobile app, website

March 26, 2018

Penn Station East Coast Subs has added online ordering to its app, mobile website and desktop website. "For Penn Station, the addition of ordering…

Dat Dog set for Baton Rouge expansion

March 26, 2018

Dat Dog, a New Orleans-based franchise chain that specializes in gourmet hot dogs, has signed a lease for the first of three locations in Baton…

Starbird hatches 4th unit

March 26, 2018

Starbird opened its fourth location today in Foster City, California, at 1141 Triton Dr. To celebrate, the company will donate 20 percent of opening-day sales…

Summit to probe trends driving 64 percent sales slump at top UK restaurants

Successful restaurant execs from around the world will discuss how to thrive in such an unsteady climate during the second annual Restaurant Franchising and…

Saladworks partners with dietitian to develop flexitarian menu items

March 26, 2018

Saladworks has teamed up with Philadelphia-based registered dietician Katie Cavuto to put a flexitarian spin on its menu as more people on the East Coast are…

Modern Market opening 3rd Arizona unit

March 23, 2018

Modern Market is opening its third Arizona unit Monday at 16203 N. Scottsdale Road. To celebrate the opening, the restaurant is giving 10 free meals each to…

Starbucks challenges other companies to close gender pay gap

March 23, 2018

Starbucks has reached 100 percent pay equity for partners of all genders and races performing similar work across the U.S and is now on a mission to help other…

6 ways to master SEO to get more customers in the door

If your restaurant needs more visibility, SEO may help.

Restaurant staff wins big with tip regs as budget is signed

March 23, 2018

Restaurant servers and other on-site staff scored a victory today when President Trump signed the budget into law along with a provision that keeps tips in…

Qdoba sold for $305M

March 22, 2018

Jack in the Box Inc. has sold Qdoba Restaurant Corp. for approximately $305 million to Apollo Global Management, according to a company press release. Qdoba…

Pokeworks, Pokeatery bringing poke to the masses

March 22, 2018

Proving that poke is here to stay, two poke-centered fast casual brands founded in 2015  — Pokeatery and Pokeworks — announced this week plans for expansion.

R Taco adds 2 locations in Texas

March 22, 2018

R Taco, backed by Buffalo Wild Wings, has opened locations in Beaumont and Murphy, Texas.   The Murphy, Texas location is the sixth R Taco franchise for…

5 ways data can detect fraud in your restaurant

As technology's presence grows in the restaurant space, operators can utilize data to detect theft and increase their bottom lines.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Santa Monica

March 21, 2018

FAT Brands has opened a Fatburger in Santa Monica, California, marking the state's 46th location in Southern California. Menu items, including boneless and…

Snappy Salads continues Houston expansion

March 21, 2018

Snappy Salads is continuing its expansion into the Houston market with a third location scheduled to open in mid-April at 1000 Main St., which is connected to…

Pancheros opens 2nd Davenport location

March 21, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has opened the doors to its second unit located in Davenport, Iowa, at 902 W. Kimberly Road., Suite 21A.  "We are thrilled to be…

Einstein Bros' cheese and bacon hair care products sold out?

March 21, 2018

Einstein Bros. Bagels said today that is has released a line of Cheesy Shampoo and Wakin' Bacon Conditioner, but considering that its website reports it's…

'It's All About that Bass': The bottom line on calorie counts

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Remember the song, "It's All About The Bass" by Meghan Trainor? Well, it's all about the bass for your customers, too, which is why they care about how many…

Jamba Juice seeks brand expansion alongside digital makeover

March 20, 2018

Jamba Juice, a smoothie and juice fast casual, has revamped its franchise strategy by actively looking for franchise partners in other states. These partners…