Smashburger undeterred by In-N-Out's trademark lawsuit

August 30, 2017

Although In-N-Out Burger has filed a lawsuit against Smashburger claiming that the chain's Triple Double Burger infringes on its trademarked "Double Double…

How Jason's Deli boosted e-gift sales by 50%

August 29, 2017

Jason's Deli has reported a nearly 50 percent increase in egift sales since moving its platform to Paytronix, according to a press release. 

Onosys signs Krystal, Captain D's, and Giordano's to digital ordering deals

August 29, 2017

Onosys, a custom digital ordering provider, has announced three new restaurant chains have agreed to use its system for mobile and online ordering.  

Creamistry continues California expansion

August 28, 2017

Creamistry has opened its latest unit in Downey, Califoria. The Irvine, California-based chain specializes in made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream made of…

NYC menu-labeling law delayed

August 28, 2017

New York City's menu-labeling law is on delay thanks to the city's agreement with several trade organizations, including The Restaurant Law Center, the Food…

Yang's Braised Chicken Rice demos how to be a 'one-hit wonder'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While other concepts often juggle complicated menus and offer a variety of choices, Xiao Lu Yang serves only one dish at his 6,000 locations.

Performance Food Group to offer NCR POS solutions to US restaurants

August 25, 2017

Performance Food Group will offer NCR Silver, a cloud-based point-of-sale solution, to more restaurants and food trucks throughout the U.S.

Pret A Manger opening 1st university shops in US

August 25, 2017

Pret A Manger has signed its first franchise agreement in the U.S., which will bring its first university shops to the country. The company will open two shops…

Alipay acceptance comes to Starbucks in Malaysia

August 25, 2017

Alipay is now available as a payment method for mainland Chinese tourists at all 242 Starbucks branches across Malaysia, according to a press release.

Tijuana Flats opening 6th Florida location

August 24, 2017

Tijuana Flats is opening its sixth Florida location Monday in Lutz as part of its focus on the Sunshine State. The company will open 15 units in Florida by the…

Pie Five, Pizza Inn exec on why training has evolved

Mary Barker, VP of human resources at Rave Restaurant Group, talks about how the brand handles training.

MobileBytes intros self-order kiosk app for restaurants

August 24, 2017

MobileBytes, a provider of point of sale software for iPads, has introduced a self-order kiosk app that can be loaded onto stationary iPads in restaurants…

Mod Pizza appoints Dunkin' Donuts CFO to board, names brand's first CMO

August 24, 2017

Mod Pizza is adding two executives to its leadership team with Tracy Cioffi joining as the company's first chief marketing officer, and Kate Jaspon being named…

Mixt opens in San Fran neighborhood

August 24, 2017

California-based Mixt is opening its first neighborhood unit in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, at 3130 Fillmore St., marking its tenth location.

Garbanzo going back to school at Minnesota State

August 24, 2017

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh opened its first Minnesota restaurant this week in the Centennial Student Union on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus.

Pei Wei moving HQ to Texas

August 24, 2017

Pei Wei Asian Diner is moving its corporate headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Las Colinas, Texas. "We are very excited to relocate to the Dallas-Fort…

Restaurant food supplier links with NCR for cloud POS services

August 24, 2017

NCR Corp. and Performance Food Group Co. have entered into a strategic referral relationship to bring NCR Silver, a cloud-based point-of-sale product, to more…

Former Papa Murphy's CDO: Ask 3 questions before investing in tech

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

As restaurants consider deploying technology, such as a loyalty program, branded app or mobile payments, executives should first consider whether such efforts…

Top take-homes in teaching restaurant tech to work together

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

Competition and narrow margins in the restaurant business demand a nip-and-tuck approach to efficiency. Uncle Maddio's recently worked with ParTech to…

Fazoli's 'Comeback Kid' shares turnaround story at London summit

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

"It was ugly," Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard exclaimed as he detailed the state of the chain when he arrived to lead it nine years ago. "I mean…