Foodservice industry's Top 7 social media campaigns of 2017

From Wendy's to Coke, check out seven foodservice companies that won the internet this year.

Airports still hot venue for limited-service brands

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

Airports are the No. 1 non-traditional expansion market for QSR brands, and Austin, Texas, has positioned itself to be right in the center of the action.

Squisito opening 5th franchised unit

December 18, 2017

Squisito Franchise Enterprises has signed a deal with franchisee Kevin Trump to open its fifth franchised Squisito Pizza & Pasta unit in Fairfax County…

Food truck founder adds a little 'Seoul' to the taco scene

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A passion for food, combined with a desire to improve his lot in life and a little luck propelled David Choi, the son of Korean immigrants, to launch Seoul…

Captain D's under new ownership

December 18, 2017

Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired Captain D's, a franchisor and operator of 530 Captain D's restaurants in 21 U.S. states. Terms of the transaction were…

From food truck to 5 restaurants: one entrepreneur's story

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While a commissary gave David Choi the venue for his first restaurant, his food truck experience gave him the skills needed to prepare and serve food to…

Beefsteak making Ohio debut inside Cleveland Clinic

December 15, 2017

Beefsteak is opening its first Ohio location in March 2018.

Sprinkles Cupcakes overhauling online experience

December 15, 2017

Sprinkles Cupcakes is modernizing its digital experience. A major focus of the effort is the integration of an online ordering program on Olo and a loyalty…

El Pollo Loco hits Sacremento

December 15, 2017

El Pollo Loco has opened its eighth restaurant in Sacremento, California, on Delta Shores Circle, a news release said. 

Joint employer standard overruled, NLRB reinstates previous test

December 15, 2017

The National Labor Relations Board made a change Thursday that could affect thousands of restaurant operators nationwide, according to news releases.

Catering, mobile app leads to $1M in annual sales for Goodcents franchisee

December 14, 2017

Kansas City-based Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs reported this week that one of its stores has hit $1 million in annual sales.

Erbert & Gerbert's adds to marketing team

December 14, 2017

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop has hired Jeremy Burke as its director of marketing and brand development and has named Jill Brenner its marketing project…

Captain D’s brings something fishy to Smyrna, Tennessee

December 14, 2017

Smyrna, Tennessee, is quite a ways from the coast, but that didn't stop Captain D's from opening this month there on Almaville Road. This is the brand's first…

2018 restaurant trend predictions from 10 fast casual CEOs

by Cherryh Butler — Content/Trends specialist, Barkley

Editor's note: This is part 1 in a series of stories featuring industry predictions from fast casual leaders around the world.

Newk's Eatery franchisees expanding ownership

December 14, 2017

Four existing franchisees of Newk's Eatery are expanding their ownership agreements. Citing confidence in the brand's continued growth and the strength of its…

The Chickery heads to Cali

December 14, 2017

The Chickery is opening its first California location in January. Featuring the brand's new look and menu that debuted at its flagship location in October, the…

McAlister's Deli heading to Wylie, Texas

December 14, 2017

McAlister’s is opening next year in Wylie, Texas, thanks to a deal with the Dallas-based franchisee, The Saxton Group. The Wylie restaurant, which is inside…

Kotipizza Group develops international fast casual pizza concept, enters burger market

December 13, 2017

Kotipizza Group has developed a fast casual concept, No Pizza — There's no pizza like No Pizza, aimed at international markets. The first unit will open next…

ReviewPush integrating TripAdvisor reviews

December 13, 2017

ReviewPush, an Austin-based company that helps brands manage customer feedback, is integrating TripAdvisor reviews of more than 4.4 million restaurants into…

Yoshinoya outpaces industry, introduces habenero chicken bowl

December 13, 2017

Yoshinoya America is stepping up its game with a hot new Habanero Chicken offering that pairs grilled sliced chicken in a spicy habanero sauce with steamed…