Former Hardee's franchisee, army veteran, single mom joins Tropical Smoothie

November 17, 2016

Emily Harrington has purchased two existing Tropical Smoothie Cafes in Tampa with four more locations pledged in the next several years and as many as 50 sites…

Dickey's brings BBQ to Lake Charles

November 17, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pits opened a location this week in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and has a month of specials to announce the event to the world.   For example…

117-year-old Japanese brand outperforms industry average

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

Apparently after nearly 120 years in business, you can still learn a thing or two about the restaurant industry. At least that's been the case for Yoshinoya…

Mobile payments + loyalty programs = a millennial magnet

Entice and capture millennials and you simultaneously attract the larger overall audience. That's why restaurants need mobile payments and loyalty programs now.

6 hacks to optimize restaurant digital tech

You can invest in the best digital technology, but you'll only be getting mediocre results unless you employ techniques like the six hacks explained in this…

Togo's creates bourbon sandwich

November 16, 2016

Togo's unveiled a sweet and spicy renovation to an old favorite, the Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork & Cheddar Sandwich. According to a press release, the new menu…

Schlotzsky's expands in Georgia

November 16, 2016

Schlotzsky's needs you if you're a qualified franchise operator looking to open a Georgia location of the chain. Specifically, the chain is interested in…

Blaze Pizza opens 2 new Louisiana locations

November 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza extended is extending its roots deep down into the watery land in and around the Big Easy, along with another in Shreveport, according to a press…

Delaware opening 2nd Zoup

November 16, 2016

Tiny Delaware is getting its second location of Zoup, this time in Newark, where franchisees Eric and Dia Ames are handling the owner's ladle. Their Christiana…

First-time Captain D franchisees open in Georgia

November 16, 2016

Captain D's opened its newest franchise location in Lovejoy, Georgia, this week, marking the brand's 98th site in the state. Franchisees Ali Momin, Abrar…

Smiling Moose adds 'Mo' to menu

November 16, 2016

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli's hit hot cheese, meat and vegetable sandwiches are popular items, which is the chain is adding two new Mo! Sandwiches to its…

Mod Pizza gets $42M investment

November 16, 2016

Mod Pizza has raised an additional $42 million of equity, led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and PWP Growth Equity. This is the second round of…

Three ways to get maximum power out of direct mail

by Mike Tinz — Vice President of Franchise Sales, Money Mailer

Tech may be all the talk, but one of the lowest tech approaches to promoting your brand, direct mail, is still not only effective but competitive with most…

Top seven steps to supply chain heaven outlined at summit

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

Figuring out supply chain problems has a new urgency and importance today that might not have existed just three years ago. Here from the Fast Casual Summit…

Buffalo Wild Wings names new CIO

November 16, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings has named Santiago Abraham its new chief information officer, effective Dec. 5. He will oversee the brand's technology strategy, policies…

Blaze and Sodexo partner to bring brand to college campuses

November 15, 2016

The huge French food services and facilities management company, Sodexo, today announced its partnering with Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza to offer the chain's…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leafa introduces mobile app

November 15, 2016

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leafa has partnered with Hathwaway to introduce its first mobile app.

Sloan's ice cream hits the Santa Monica market

November 15, 2016

Sloan's Ice Cream is getting ready to open its second location in the Los Angeles area, this time in Santa Monica, California.

Del Taco launches menu items

November 15, 2016

Del Taco is introducing a new menu item, Platos, which are individually plated meals featuring an entree, sides, and chips and salsa.

PizzaRev rolls out mobile app

November 15, 2016

PizzaRev has partnered with Punchh platform to launch its mobile app.