Slapfish opening 2nd Utah unit

August 18, 2017

Slapfish, founded in 2011 by Chef Andrew Gruel, is opening Saturday in Sandy, Utah, marking the brand's second unit in the state and ninth location overall.

Why Moe's is focused on adding tech to support delivery, catering and back-of-house functions

‎Bruce Schroder, president of Moe's Southwest Grill, chats about how the brand uses technology to drive sales.

Rush Bowls continues growth spurt

August 18, 2017

Boulder Colorado's Rush Bowls, which serves meals-in-a-bowl crafted from fruit, blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients, has inked six…

Ahipoki announces Arizona expansion plans

August 18, 2017

California's Ahipoki is opening its latest location Monday in downtown Phoenix, and has six other units planned for the state of Arizona. To celebrate Monday's…

Study shows 'anytime eaters' here to stay: Are you ready?

The anytime eater is upon us and many chains have found that feeding "the new normal" requires a shift away from traditional meal packaging, both in portion…

Au Bon Pain, HMSHost dish out advice for operating in airports

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Airport-based restaurants serve a captive audience, which leads to increased sales and revenues for brands that can win over travelers.

Salata opening 2nd Oklahoma City restaurant

August 17, 2017

Residents of Quail Springs in Oklahoma City will soon have the option of dining at a local Salata. The fast casual salad bar concept is celebrating the grand…

Newk's Eatery debuting in Denver with 2 units

August 17, 2017

Newk's Eatery will open its first Denver-area restaurant in Arvada on Aug. 28, followed by a second area location in Lone Tree on Sept. 11, according to a…

Report: Despite food-safety issues, Chipotle maintains strong emotional bond with customers

August 17, 2017

Despite Chipotle's numerous food-safety issues, the chain has managed to keep a strong emotional bond with its customers, according to MBLM, a Brand Intimacy…

Fast casual snack concept on a mission to give back

Georgia's Purpose Snackery is a snack shop that encourages its independent franchisees to make an impact in the communities they serve.

R Taco adds 5 units

August 16, 2017

Dallas-based R Taco, which launched in 2010, and is backed by Buffalo Wild Wings, has opened five locations in Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa and Texas, a news…

FDA fighting NYC menu labeling law

August 16, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is on a mission to stop the New York City law requiring nutritional disclosures on restaurant menus from taking effect on…

French fry favoritism alive and well in US fast food race

by Josh Anish — Head of Content, Quantifind

A 15-brand comparison of customer buzz about QSR french fries leads to one solid winner for category favorite.

London Summit: Coyote Ugly's key considerations before taking on the world

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

Coyote Ugly has learned to speak a lot of different languages along its path to global growth. Here, one of the chain's leaders shares the key elements for any…

Rave Restaurant Group hoping to raise $5M with equity rights offering

August 16, 2017

Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent company, Rave Restaurant Group, has announced a $5 million registered rights offering for shares of its common stock. 

Chicago's Aloha Poke Co expanding across the nation

August 16, 2017

Chicago-based Aloha Poké Co. is adding locations in Southern California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Florida and Washington D.C., among others, according to a…

German Doner Kebab seeking master franchisees across the globe

August 16, 2017

German Doner Kebab, which has signed about 200 franchise locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales, is seeking global master franchisees to help add to…

'Look, Ma. No hands.' Dickey's franchisees using Alexa to track operations

August 16, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees can manage their businesses from the kitchen via Alexa, thanks to the chain's incorporation of iOLAP's Enterprise Voice…

Zaxby's rolling out fan engagement initiatives

August 16, 2017

Hoping to interact with fans during memorable moments in their lives, Zaxby's is launching fan-first initiatives for the remainder of the year. From five…

How one sub shop is beating the 'restaurant recession'

The president of Goodcents Franchise Systems, an 80-unit chain based in the Midwest, describes how his strategy of putting the business in the hands of his…