Utah gets Mod

July 5, 2017

Mod Pizza is debuting in Utah, then coming on strong with a total of five openings there by year's end, a news release said. 

Former Captain D's exec joins Lennys Grill and Subs to oversee franchising

June 29, 2017

Lennys Grill and Subs has hired industry veteran Jennifer Benjamin as VP of Franchise and Market Development, according to a press release. She will oversee…

Restaurant industry's Q1 end in 'some wins, some losses'

by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP

Chipotle and Panera saw increases, while sales dropped at Pie Five, Pollo Tropical, Qdoba and Shake Shack.

TouchBistro extends Square integration to the UK

June 29, 2017

TouchBistro announced that it has extended its integration with Square to restaurants in the U.K., according to a press release.

Florida’s Potatopia deters underage drinking with Intellicheck’s Age ID

June 29, 2017

Potatopia's Broward County, Florida restaurant is using Intellicheck's Age ID to prevent the sale of alcoholic beverages to underage customers, according to a…

The Halal Guys loyalty story to headline July 13 webinar

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

The Halal Guys have had enormous success with their well-researched loyalty program, which the brand's leadership with share with our readers during a July 1…

Bibibop Asian Grill to double current store count

June 28, 2017

Bibibop Development is bringing its concept and its philosophy of "Well B-ing" to 14 new locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and…

Cisco Adler to open Malibu Burger Co

June 28, 2017

Southern California-based entrepreneur, Cisco Adler will open Malibu Burger Co. in that community's Malibu Village property on June 30, a news release said.

Captain D's ready to move in 'bayou'

June 28, 2017

Captain D's has opened its newest corporate-owned location, this one on the fringes of the bayou along Government Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according…

Restaurateur confusion grows as wage increase whirlwind blows through industry

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

June 28, 2017

Like similar measures that have already taken effect in New York and the Pacific Northwest, the one taking place in Southern California is hitting a lot of…

From sous to supervisor: 5 ways to grow your restaurant from the inside out

Fostering an environment of advancement and opportunity in your restaurant can draw in top talent from other similar businesses in the area and provide…

Wingstop creates CXO role

June 27, 2017

Wingstop Restaurants has appointed Stacy Peterson to its newly created position of Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Peterson, who has served as Wingstop's CIO…

Nobly POS to demo mobile product with Star Micronics at Birmingham UK Coffee Festival

June 27, 2017

Star Micronics, a POS printer manufacturer, has joined forces with Nobly POS to provide an mPOS solution designed for coffee shops and mobile food and drink…

BWW rolls out loyalty app

June 27, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings is rolling out a loyalty program — Blazin' Rewards —  to allow U.S. customers to earn points when they visit Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants.

Newly appointed president of Jon Smith Subs becomes brand's 1st franchisee

June 27, 2017

Jon Smith Subs has hired Scott Stuck as its president, according to a company press release. The brand, which was acquired by United Franchise Group last year…

How efficient is your methodology for menu innovation?

by Juan Martinez — Principal, Profitality Labor Guru

Menu innovation, a very important part of any concept, can be a silent killer if not done right.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express arrives in Panama

June 26, 2017

Hollywood burger chain Fatburger and sister brand Buffalo's Express are now available to Panamanian consumers as the brand has launched its first location in…

Cowboy Chicken CEO talks about what keeps him awake at night

Sean Kennedy, CEO of Cowboy Chicken, discusses how he's growing his 22-unit brand.

Video: Mooyah VP chats about brand's cash infusion from new owner

Natalie Anderson Liu, Mooyah's VP of marketing, chats with Cherryh Cansler about how the cash infusion from the chain's new owner, an Affiliate of Balmoral…

Summer LTOs focus on providing healthful options

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Shrimp, fish and smoothie enhancements are popular summer LTOs.