Houston's Bellagreen launching in October

August 23, 2017

Houston-based Ruggles Green has rebranded to Bellagreen and will open with the new branding in October in the city’s Vintage Marketplace. The other five…

Business intelligence platform offers restaurants analytics to influence customer behavior in real time

August 23, 2017

Bloom Intelligence offers advanced tracking metrics for the hospitality industry to attract, engage and retain customers through its cloud-based business…

Capriotti's planning major mid-Atlantic expansion

August 23, 2017

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has identified the mid-Atlantic region as its next expansion hub. Targeted development markets across the East Coast…

Wingstop touches down in Australia, New Zealand

August 23, 2017

Wingstop is expanding into Australia and New Zealand partnering with franchisee John Bridgeman Limited. Over the next 10 years, 110 restaurants will open…

Salata names CMO

August 23, 2017

Salata has named Michelle Bythewood as its chief marketing officer. The 27-year veteran of restaurant marketing will lead brand management and strategy…

NBA legend opens Red Mango, Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

August 23, 2017

Pro Basketball Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is opening a Red Mango Yogurt Cafe Smoothie and Juice Bar Friday. The store, located at 9675 Eagle Dr., in Mont…

2 father-son teams expanding Newk's throughout North Texas

August 22, 2017

Newk's Eatery is expanding in North Texas, inking a development deal to open seven locations with two father-son teams. Texas restaurateurs, Cyrus Park and his…

US military vet opening Juice it Up units in Florida

August 22, 2017

Juice It Up will open at least three locations in Florida under a partnership with franchise group CPB Investments. Taking advantage of Juice It Up's VetFran…

The Flame Broiler bowls over Florida

August 22, 2017

The Flame Broiler is expanding its Jacksonville, Florida footprint with a fourth location in the area, opening at the front of Oakleaf Town Center at 971…

Fast casual CEO urges restaurateurs to stand against the assaults on the restaurant industry

David Jones, CEO of Blazing Burger, calls on cities and states to help save small businesses.

NPD: Limited-service restaurants staying afloat while full-service restaurants struggle

August 22, 2017

Customer visits to U.S. restaurants and foodservice outlets remained negative in the quarter ending in June resulting in six consecutive quarters of weak…

Chipotle offering educational assistance to employees attending University of Denver

August 22, 2017

Chipotle has added the University of Denver to the universe of colleges and universities that employees have access to through a Chipotle partnership with…

Former Bloomin' Brands, Bass Pro exec to lead US launch of Brioche Doree

August 22, 2017

Brioche Doree has its first U.S.-based president. Julie Hauser-Blanner will lead the U.S. launch of the French-style fast food brand, according to the brand’s…

Captain D's gets 'bigger in Texas'

August 22, 2017

Captain D’s is opening one of its newest franchise location in Garland, Texas, on Aug. 23. It's the brand's second new location to open in the Dallas-Fort…

HuHot sees strong July increases

August 21, 2017

While chain restaurant sales dropped 2.8 percent and traffic fell 4.7 percent on a same-restaurant basis in July, HuHot Mongolian Grills had a very different…

Giardino goes for the grains

August 21, 2017

Florida-based Giardino Gourmet Salads, has launched its largest menu rollout in recent years with the addition several grain bowls.

Former Outback, Bonefish exec named Brioche Doree president

August 21, 2017

Former Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill executive, Julie Hauser-Blanner, has been named the first U.S.-based president of French-style fast food brand…

Delivery fueling rise of virtual reality restaurants

by Stephen Dutton — Analyst, Euromonitor International

Delivery is the world's fastest-growing foodservice channel, according to Euromonitor International, while digital functionality has made the process of…

Play now or Pay later: Webinar relays KFC and Pizza Hut lessons on loyalty and mobile ordering

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

KFC and Pizza Hut put their loyalty and mobile ordering experience on the chalkboard.

Tacos on the go: Chipotle to add mobile ordering to new app

August 21, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill has selected Deloitte Digital to help redesign its mobile customer experience, according to a press release.