Newk's introducing 1st Indiana unit

October 6, 2017

Newk's Eatery is opening its first Indiana location Monday in Greenwood, a news release said.    "Newk's brings a fresh take on fast casual dining that…

Buffalo Wild Wings-owned R Taco signs multi-unit deal in Ohio

October 6, 2017

R Taco — backed by Buffalo Wild Wings — has inked a multi-unit development agreement with ThreeWitt Enterprises Inc., to open in Dayton, Ohio. The franchise…

Kiosks drive add-on orders for French fast casual

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self-order kiosks enable customized orders, delivering higher tickets for this startup offering French street food.

Freddy's co-founder steps into CEO role

October 5, 2017

Randy Simon, co-founder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is now its CEO and president. Simon, who has been a multi-unit franchisee for a variety…

London's Orange Buffalo food truck opening brick-and-mortar unit

October 5, 2017

The Orange Buffalo, having gained a following in London's food truck scene for its New York-style buffalo chicken wings coated with homemade sauce, will open…

5 things you can learn from your restaurant's dumpster

Waste data provides cost savings and operations efficiencies.

California Tortilla pushes 1st expansion outside core market

October 4, 2017

California Tortilla is expanding the brand outside its core market of the mid-Atlantic region, according to a company press release.

Morton's Steakhouse legacy partners with James Beard-nominated chef to franchise Chicago's DMK Burger Bar

October 4, 2017

Five-time James Beard nominated Chef Michael Kornick, Morton's Steakhouse legacy David Morton and David Grossman have joined forces to franchise Chicago's DMK…

Dog Haus breaks ground in Illinois

October 4, 2017

California-based Dog Haus has broken ground in Decatur, Illinois, with plans to open early next year, according to a company press release

Captain D's accelerates growth in Louisiana, Tennessee

October 4, 2017

Captain D's is opening two restaurants in the Southeast today. One is in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and marks the brand's third opening in the Greater Baton…

Will Danny Meyer fund your concept?

October 4, 2017

Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer is looking to back upscale fast casuals focused on taking care of employees, according to a story in NY Eater.

Captain D's names director of ops

October 3, 2017

Captain D's is putting a veteran of the brand, who started at the company at age16, in one of its top operations jobs, a company news release said. Summer Sims…

Cooks, baristas tops in US wage growth in September

October 3, 2017

The latest annual year-over-year wage growth report is out for September, showing continued snail's pace growth in wages overall, but also indicating that…

Gigi's Cupcakes expands to Utah

October 3, 2017

Gigi's Cupcakes has awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement to enter Utah with the first location set to open in Logan in early 2018. Franchisee Matt Weston…

Pieology asking customers to help create menu

October 3, 2017

Pieology Pizzeria has opened Pieology Pizzeria R&D, a restaurant concept that gives customers a voice in the chain's decision-making about menu items and…

Miami Grill partners with UberEats

October 3, 2017

Miami Grill, based in South Florida, has partnered with UberEats to offer delivery in all of its stores. The program, which was tested in select markets, is…

Lawsuit against Chef Jamie Oliver may change how brands label 'gluten-free' recipes

by Betsy Craig — CEO and Founder, MenuTrinfo

The Gluten Intolerance Group filed a lawsuit against British Chef Jamie Oliver, alleging that he misled consumers that the gluten-free recipes on his website…

Shake Shack launches kiosk-only location in NYC

October 2, 2017

Shake Shack will introduce its first cashless kiosks at a new restaurant in New York City this month, according to a press release. Located at 51 Astor Place…

3 ways to keep your employees engaged enough to stay

While you can't stop people from leaving, you can make the most of your staff's time at your restaurant by including them in day-to-day processes.

Kill your homepage: Why your website isn't driving sales, traffic

Does your website give customers the info and user experience needed to inspire them to spend money on your brand, or is it just pretty?