HuHot adds 9 locations, creating more than 700 jobs

June 16, 2017

HuHot Mongolian Grills, LLC will add six new locations this year, having already opened three, creating more than 700 jobs, according to a press release. The…

Is your brand addicted to growth?

by Bobby Shaw — President, Bobby Shaw Consulting

Growth in the restaurant industry is always top of mind for franchisees, franchisors and company-owned restaurants, and there is nothing wrong with that.

London street food: US brands now embracing similar marketplaces (part 2)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

U.S. brands could learn a lot by studying how private marketplaces have helped to grow London's street food scene.

Déjà vu: Another nutrition labeling delay from feds

June 14, 2017

Yet another nutrition labeling mandate has been delayed by the FDA. According to MarketWatch and other online sources, Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug…

Oath pledges growth and good farm practices

June 14, 2017

Oath Craft Pizza said it's raised $7 million in a series B funding round led by Boston-based venture capital firm Breakaway Venture, bringing the total raised…

London street food: How US food trucks influenced UK's historical street food scene (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The opportunity to serve favorite recipes from mobile kitchens is trending worldwide, and in many countries, food trucks are simply the latest addition to…

Buffalo Wild Wings pilots small, delivery centric brand

June 14, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings is piloting a downsized format brand called B-Dubs Express this summer in Minneapolis to capture some of the increasing sales around…

Why we can stop freaking out over the 'decline' of fast casual growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

If I were to only read the headlines published over the past few months about the fast casual industry, I would probably start looking for another job.

Firenza doubles national footprint by year's end

June 14, 2017

Firenza Pizza is set to nearly double its size in the next six months, thanks to its April merger with Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria, a news release said. 

C-Speak: How Hopdoddy relies on tech to customize training, showcase brand culture, streamline openings

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has taken every aspect of workforce management digital to enhance its in-person training, onboarding, and management procedures.

Uberrito launches national franchise opportunities

June 13, 2017

Uberrito is ramping up its focus on franchising by offering single- and multi-unit area development opportunities, Chief Development Officer Peter Ortiz, said…

3rd time's the charm: Balance Pan Asian Grille finally finds success with mobile app

June 13, 2017

Aiming at growing revenue growth by creating value for clients, Balance Pan Asian Grille of Ohio has launched a mobile app.

5 ways to get your customers to download your app

by Andrew Gazdecki — Owner, 1988

Just having an app is not enough to get people to download and use it. You will actively have to work at increasing downloads and keeping your app top of mind.

Blaze brings creativity to Warped Tour sponsorship

June 13, 2017

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is sponsoring this year's 41-stop traveling music festival, the 2017 Vans Warped Tour, a news release said. The brand has figured out…

Denver welcoming fast casual sushi concept

June 12, 2017

Motomaki, a fast casual sushi restaurant that serves customizable "burrito-style" sushi rolls and make-your-own rice bowls, is opening in the fall at Denver…

Infographic: How online reviews can make or break your brand

Research quantifies the impact online customer reviews have on business performance. The reviews play a bigger role in the selection of restaurants than…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening 600th unit

June 9, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its 600th location June 23. The unit, located in Joplin, Missouri, marks a landmark achievement for the brand in the midst of…

Togo's waiving franchisee fees for vets

June 9, 2017

Togo’s is waiving franchisees fees for two military veterans in hopes of helping them succeed just as Franchisee and Vietnam Veteran Tony Hardin has with the…

Atomic Wings reopening NYC unit

June 9, 2017

Atomic Wings today is reopening on 1st Avenue in New York City. The East Village store has been redesigned to be bolder and better than the original, according…

NetWaiter adds Google Connect

June 9, 2017

Restaurants can share their menus, hours, delivery details and other information thanks to the new Google Connect feature through NetWaiter that allows menus…