6 strategies for designing the perfect menu

A strategically designed menu has the power to set guest expectations and increase sales.

Johnny Rockets reports year of record growth

January 26, 2017

Growth and change were the main themes of this past year at Johnny Rockets. The chain, which underwent a brand refresh to evolve the casual dining chain into a…

Study: Getting lightest restaurant users to visit more is key to increasing sales

January 26, 2017

If just half of the country's lightest restaurant users made one more visit per year, the industry would see a $1.1 billion increase in sales, according to a…

Webinar: How Which Wich engages frontline employees

January 26, 2017

Technology trends are continually launching that have the power to drastically affect your business model as well as how you communicate with and engage…

Captain D's reports 4th year of record system AUV

January 26, 2017

Captain D's said in a news release that the company achieved its fourth successive year of record-high, system-wide AUVs. Captain D's also saw a 1.3 percent Q…

Blaze to light up 2 Ohio cities this spring

January 25, 2017

Toledo and Canton, Ohio. will soon have Blaze pizza restaurants in their boundaries, according to a news release. 

Capriotti's taps former Quizno's SVP as CDO

January 25, 2017

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has named David Bloom, a former Quizno's executives, its chief development officer.

Hopscotch opens in Toronto

January 25, 2017

Hopscotch, a health-conscious, fast casual brand that started in London, has opened in Toronto.

Chipotle launches online guac-crushing game

January 25, 2017

Chipotle fans can now play an online game, Cado Crusher, where they have three rounds to smash and combine ingredients to make their own version of Chipotle’s…

MOD Pizza celebrates 200th location

January 25, 2017

MOD Super Fast Pizza is opening its 200th location this month, according to a press release. To celebrate, the concept is hosting an event at the 200th unit in…

Zoup opens 100th location in hometown

January 25, 2017

Deja vu would be an accurate phrase to describe Zoup's 100th North American restaurant opening. The fast casual concept, which opened in 1998 in Southfield…

Franchisee invests $125k into Costa Rican Quiznos unit

January 25, 2017

A Quiznos unit in Liberia, Costa Rica, has received $175,000 from a multi-unit Quiznos franchisee — QZCR S.A.— which  also owns and operates other concepts in…

Seizing the media opp: Tricky, but potentially very rewarding

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

Brand promotional opportunities are everywhere for the restaurant industry, and there may be no better examples of that than two national news events this week…

Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 4 -- entrepreneurs ready their battle plans

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Entrepreneurs from all walks of life have launched successful food trucks. Interviews with those who have traveled the rough waters in this emerging industry…

Dat Dog expands franchising, corporate-owned units

January 24, 2017

Fast casual hot dog concept Dat Dog is ready to move out of New Orleans and will open two new restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to a press…

Yang Kee Noodle hosts Chinese New Year event

January 24, 2017

The Chinese New Year arrives on January 28, and the Louisville Lion Dance Team is helping Yang Kee Noodle celebrate in a big way. According to a press release…

3 final-hour moves to master this year's shorter tax-filing timeframe

By Rick Roddis, president of ComplyRight Tax Solutions

UFood Grill on the fast track with new location

January 23, 2017

UFood Grill now serves subway users at the Owings Mills Station in Baltimore, according to a press release. Under the leadership of Stephen and Lana Goldberg…

Dickey's goes to Hollywood, hosts contest

January 23, 2017

One winner will take home a grand prize of $500 and a free family reunion trip to Hollywood for 10 as part of a new sweepstakes promotion sponsored by Dickey's…

Yogurtland expanding to Singapore

January 23, 2017

Yogurtland continues its international expansion with the opening of its first location in Singapore at the Suntec City Mall overlooking the Fountain of…