Biscuitville opens North Carolina unit with redesign

November 15, 2017

Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened this week in Walkertown, North Carolina. The restaurant, which is east of Winston-Salem near the intersection of Hwy. 15…

Pie Five to touch down at San Francisco airport

November 15, 2017

Pie Five Pizza is set to touchdown at San Francisco International Airport when its newest location opens later this fall, which is the first California-based…

How digital signage can boost customer dwell time at restaurants

by Richard Ventura — VP Business Development, NEC Display Solutions

Use of digital signage in the restaurant space has been growing exponentially as operators realize the flexibility, marketing and branding opportunities it…

Corner Bakery, Newk's, Saladworks leaders on making data make money

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

Three restaurant leaders discuss best practices for best data returns.

Hurricane Grill & Wings franchising fast casual concept

November 14, 2017

Hurricane BTW, a fast casual restaurant concept created by the full-service dining concept, Hurricane Grill & Wings, is opening its first franchise…

Technomic: Foodservice operators challenged by slow Q3 sales

November 14, 2017

The restaurant industry landscape continues to be challenging for leading operators, according to Technomic's compilation and analysis of third quarter…

Chicken Salad Chick expands franchise development team amid growth spurt

November 14, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Thomas Hipp as franchise development manager amid rapid growth, according to a company press release. Hipp joins Carrie…

Tropical smoothie Cafe elevates digital experience

November 14, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has updated its mobile app and reinvigorated its loyalty program. Coupled with a newly designed website, the advancements were developed…

Mendocino Farms names former Darden president, Yard house founder as CEO

November 14, 2017

Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-based fast casual chain serving chef-inspired sandwiches and salads, named Harald Herrmann CEO and also announced today…

How to protect your brand from food-safety issues

Brands must use cloud, mobility and internet technologies to proactively protect their brands.

Third-party food delivery models evolve as demand accelerates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Third-party food delivery rapidly expands, gaining importance among restaurant operators who are contemplating the best approach to offer the service.

Chipotle exec: 'No link found between Chipotle and actor's hospitalization'

November 13, 2017

Although Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan said Thursday that he was hospitalized and "almost died" after eating Chipotle, Chris Arnold, the chain's director of…

5 tips to minimize food waste

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

A study by Unilever revealed that 72 percent of US diners care about how food waste is handled, and almost half would be willing to spend more to dine at a…

Pret A Manger expanding in North American, European transport hubs

November 13, 2017

Pret A Manger has signed deals to open throughout North American airports as well as inside European airports and railway stations.

Captain D's expands in Texas, Missouri

November 13, 2017

Captain D's has signed two new franchise development agreements that will expand the brand's footprint in Missouri and Texas, according to a news release.

Bobby's Burger Palace opening 1st airport location

November 13, 2017

Chef Bobby Flay's fast casual conceopt, Bobby's Burger Palace, has completed its first airport licensing deal. The company is partnering with Atlanta-based…

Wayback Burgers opens in Casablanca

November 13, 2017

Wayback Burgers has opened its newest store in Casablanca, Morocco. Franchisees Youssef Elmrani and Moutie Benhamza bought the rights to develop eight units in…

Zoe's Kitchen CEO blames hurricanes for Q3 sales decreases

November 13, 2017

Zoe's Kitchen last week reported mixed Q3 results with total revenue increasing 15.7 percent to $77.9 million but comparable restaurant sales decreasing  0.…

Smiling Moose ready to franchise across the globe

November 13, 2017

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli, which has grown to 15 locations in seven states since opening in 2003, is seeking experienced restaurateurs to help it…

Report: US foodservice revenues to hit $990 Billion, fast casual growth expected

November 13, 2017

U.S. restaurant and foodservice revenues are forecast to reach $990 billion by 2021, according to "Restaurants & Foodservice: United States," a report…