Wireless temperature-monitoring, tracking solution available for shipping perishable goods

August 15, 2017

Digi International, a global provider of machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, connectivity products and services, has launched the Digi Data…

One dead, 140 sickened in US by papayas from Mexican farm

August 15, 2017

One person is dead and 140 others have been reported infected with strains of Salmonella traced to papayas imported from Mexico to the U.S., according to the…

Chipotle names former YUM exec as chief communications officer

August 14, 2017

Chipotle has hired Laurie Schalow as chief communications officer, a newly created position overseeing oversee Chipotle's internal and external…

3 ways to measure cannibalization

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Any change creates two types of results: those that are intended, and those that are unintended. Cannibalization is an example of an unintended consequence to…

Are you paying to power your competitor when they could be paying for you?

By Jeff Julia/Author, Navigating the Maze of Energy Efficiency Projects

The New Economy: It's all about restaurants

August 14, 2017

In Cleveland and New York City, more than a third of the new jobs added since 2015 are food and drink service industry positions, while the entire state of…

4 ways to mitigate employee turnover risks

by Doug Sutton — President, Steritech

Doug Sutton, president of Steritech, discusses how to handle high employee turnover and how to avoid some serious pitfalls in training and oversight.

Freshii leaping into Mexico with owner of Senor Frogs

August 11, 2017

Senor Frogs' owner and founder — Grupo Anderson — is the newest franchise owner of Freshii, helping to scale the brand in Mexico.

Japanese noodle brand making US mainland debut in LA

August 11, 2017

Los Angeles will soon be home to Marugame Udon, a Japan-based concept that serves traditional Japanese Udon in a cafeteria-styled, made-to-order setting. It…

New tool helps small restaurant brands handle big turnover problem

August 11, 2017

Snagajob, the mammoth hourly worker recruiting service and website, has introduced a new tool that helps smaller restaurant business owners recruit, schedule…

Gluten-free trend strong with 625 new products in 2 months

August 11, 2017

The gluten-free product and service certification concern Gluten Intolerance Group has put its official stamp of approval on at least 625 products in North…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit fires up delivery partnerships

August 10, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has partnered with more than 50 delivery services across the United States to ensure guests receive their orders without leaving…

Denver-based Mici names former Smashburger SVP as CEO

August 10, 2017

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family owned four-unit,fast casual chain based in Denver, Colorado, has named Smashburger's former SVP of non-traditional…

Partnership between 2 vendors leads to all-in-one mobile ordering and loyalty platform

August 10, 2017

Restaurants and retailers now have access to one solution that offers mobile and online ordering with loyalty capabilities thanks to a partnership between…

Impossible Burger takes on NYT

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 10, 2017

The company behind the Impossible Burger — the meatless burger boasting it tastes and bleeds like real meat — is on a mission to "correct all the inaccuracies…

La Madeleine sells 26 units to franchisee

August 10, 2017

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe has completed the first phase of its refranchising program. Sugar Land, Texas-based HZ LM Casual Foods, led by Amin…

New Jersey gets first helping of Zoup

August 10, 2017

Soup lovers in Somerset, New Jersey, are getting their first taste of Zoup! today as the fast casual brand opened at 120 Cedar Grove Lane.

From sizzling South Beach to Canada's snowy climes, North America IS pizza

August 10, 2017

Miss a day and you miss a lot in the expanding pizza-fication of North America. Just this week, at least three chains announced new locations springing up…

Fast casual burger joints increasing Texas footprints

August 9, 2017

Texas is richer by two fast casual burger joints this month. Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar opens its first Fort Worth location Aug. 21, while Florida's BurgerFi…

Beverage Trends report: Customers ready to spend on drinks

August 9, 2017

The report surveyed hundreds of restaurant operators and consumers to find that sales in 2016 for most beverage categories from smoothies and juices to coffee…