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…

Tropical Smoothie reports solid 2016 financial performance

January 23, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe had a successful 2016, reporting positive comp sales of 4 percent in 2016, resulting in comp sales exceeding 26 percent over the last…

Verts Mediterranean makes NYC debut

January 23, 2017

After 25 restaurant openings and $35 million in funding in five years, Verts Mediterranean Grill has opened its second East Coast location in New York City at…

Slapfish signs 5-unit San Diego deal

January 23, 2017

Slapfish has finalized a franchise agreement to build five locations in the San Diego area with the first slated to open later this year. Slapfish founder…

Potbelly opening in West Des Moines

January 23, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich Shop will bring a location to West Des Moines, the second location in the Des Moines area, according to a company press release. Slated to…

Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 3 – an industry infrastructure emerges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks are the fastest-growing foodservice channel, and the niche is evolving into a well defined industry with its own organizations and support…