Chipotle launches new marketing campaign

September 30, 2016

Chipotle has created stop-motion short films and creative content that highlights the "royal treatment" given to each of its ingredients. (See below.)

Larkburger taps Todd Coerver as CEO

September 29, 2016

Larkburger has tapped restaurant industry veteran Todd Coerver as its new CEO.

Japan + Peru = saucy success at Suviche

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Co-owner Aliosha Stern discusses how the brand has combined Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to create a thriving fast casual brand.

Nashville Hot lives up to its name in Dayton

September 29, 2016

Nashville Hot is heating up in new markets, according to a press release. The Nashville-style hot chicken concept is opening in Dayton, Ohio, as part of an…

Schlotzsky's seeking franchisees in Colorado

September 29, 2016

Amid a wave of franchise growth with nearly $320 million in system-wide sales, Schlotzsky's announced its plans for aggressive continuous expansion in…

Cloud POS vs. digital ordering engine: Everything you need to know

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

As more restaurant brands develop digital ordering capabilities, restaurant technologists must understand the key differences between a cloud POS and a…

EMV 1 year later: Navigating through the process

The U.S. EMV liability shift will "celebrate" its one-year anniversary on Oct. 1, yet roughly 60 percent of U.S. merchants still cannot accept EMV.

Shake-up at Fiesta: Execs step down, Board halts Pollo Tropical Texas development and Taco Cabana sale

September 28, 2016

Tim Taft is stepping down as CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana. The group's board of directors has appointed…

Pie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City

September 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Wake up, restaurateurs - Thursday is Coffee Day

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

Restaurants are hoping to entice coffee lovers with freebies on National Coffee Day.

Wayback Burgers busts ghosts with new LTOs

September 27, 2016

Wayback Burgers introduced two LTOS to celebrate the Oct. 11 home video release of Ghostbusters. Now through Oct. 31 customers can order a Ghostbustin' Burger…

Rooting out today's top culinary trends

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

Root vegetables are the food service trend of the moment, according to research on the top plant-based edibles in restaurant kitchens and menus from market…

Former Pie Five exec joins Smashburger leadership team

September 27, 2016

Smashburger has appointed Mark Ramage as its director of Franchise Development, according to a company press release. Ramage joins Smashburger following a…

Pei Wei launches mobile app

September 27, 2016

Getting a Pei Wei fix on the go just got a whole lot easier, thanks to the chain's mobile app, which is now available in the App Store and Google Play.

South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries might be giving away free cheesesteaks in February

September 26, 2016

South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries is connecting its latest promotion with its namesake city's pro football team. In fact, the chain is upping the pressure…

The true meaning of 'fast' casual: Wayback Burgers winner downs 9 patties in 40 seconds

September 26, 2016

Molly Schuyler of Plumas Lake, California is an impressive eater. Wayback Burgers acknowledged her extraordinary consumption abilities by awarding her the…

Pieology 'toasts' all-in-one POS

September 26, 2016

 Pieology Pizzeria has deployed Toast Restaurant's POS system throughout its 130 current locations, according to a company press release. 

Are your promos being used to commit fraud?

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

The majority of restaurants have used some type of promotion in order to build revenue, introduce a new product, drive traffic or reward loyal customers. In…

Bruster's dishes up a franchisee deal in the Tar Heel State

September 26, 2016

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream wants to scoop up some new franchisees for outlets in North Carolina’s large and growing Piedmont Triad, so it’s actually having a…

Troubles at Pie Five lead to negative fiscal 2016 for Rave Restaurant Group

September 23, 2016

Rave Restaurant Group today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, ending June 26. A news release about the results explains that…