Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues Southern California expansion

February 5, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues its Southern California expansion with a unit opening in the city of Glendora.    "We are looking forward to expanding our…

McAlister's upgrades rewards program

February 2, 2018

McAlister's Deli has launched McAlister's Rewards to ease the stress of customers tracking points and visits, according to a company press release. It sends…

Starbucks launches Visa card to drive customer loyalty forward

February 2, 2018

Starbucks lovers have yet another way to earn stars at their favorite coffee place as Starbucks and Chase have launched a Starbucks Rewards Visa card that is…

Giardino Gourmet Salads expanding South Florida footprint

February 2, 2018

Giardino Gourmet Salads is expanding its South Florida footprint with the opening of its 16th and 17th units. One will open in North Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in…

Tokyo Cafe, Press Waffle Co, Not Just Q join Dallas foodhall

February 2, 2018

Foodhall at Crockett Row opening in Dallas this year has added four brands to its lineup. Chef Grady Spears and the teams behind Tokyo Cafe, Press Waffle Co.

4 ways to find new customers via social media

By Erik Swain, president of Respondology

Is the 'Groundhog Day effect' finally over for menu labeling?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We can't predict what will happen over the next three months, but we do think the "Groundhog Day effect" is coming to an end for menu labeling.

Blaze Pizza fires up mobile learning

February 1, 2018

Blaze Pizza has partnered with PlayerLync to help enhance its mobile learning initiatives. The platform, which delivers learning management, operational…

Franchise Focus: 2 cousins sink teeth into fast casual pizza business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The restaurant business runs in the blood of Artichoke Basille Pizza Owners Francis Garcia and Sal Basille. The cousins grew up in New York working in their…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers headed to Dubai

January 31, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a development and master franchise agreement with Younata Investment Limited to bring its concept to the…

Chipotle offering free delivery for Super Bowl weekend

January 31, 2018

Fans in the 40 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. markets where Postmates delivers can place their delivery orders online or on the Postmates app using the…

&Pizza circles Pi Day to 'put a ring on it'

January 31, 2018

That day every year when the pizza industry hijacks a celebration of the mathematics behind the circumference of a circle — i.e., Pi Day — this year brings a…

5 tips for finding the best location for your brand

Fast casual franchisees should consider a few specific components when determining the perfect spot for their next storefronts:

Hot Head Burritos rolls out cloud-based POS system

January 30, 2018

Hot Head Burritos has rolled out, across its 72 units, a cloud-based Brink POS system from ParTech Inc., according to a company press release. Being a…

US restaurant chains relying on value meals, new menu items to drive traffic in 2018

January 30, 2018

With restaurant traffic stuck between a 1 percent increase and flat for several years now, U.S. restaurant chains are turning to value deals, new menu items…

California Tortilla expanding in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas

January 30, 2018

California Tortilla is expanding its footprint outside the mid-Atlantic region and will soon debut locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Kansas. This…

&Pizza debuts winning box design

January 30, 2018

&Pizza has debuted a new pizza box design at all 26 locations, after hosting the "Make Your Mark" contest and naming a Virginia self-taught artist, Marlon…

Panera Bread recalls cream cheese after positive listeria result

January 30, 2018

Panera Bread has recalled all two- and eight-ounce cream cheese products sold in its U.S. locations after it found samples of one variety of two-ounce cream…

Wahlburgers to add the 'Impossible' burger

January 29, 2018

Wahlburgers will soon offer the meatless burger known as the "Impossible Burger," at its U.S. locations, a news release said. 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group to merge with Keurig Green Mountain

January 29, 2018

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create Keurig Dr Pepper, a new beverage company…