Smashburger targeting college campuses

September 12, 2016

Smashburger is headed to college. Its success on the campuses of Texas A&M and Notre Dame has proven the chain can do well with college students, said…

Nature's Table opens 2 units at St. Petersburg College

September 12, 2016

Nature's Table is now operating at two locations at St. Petersburg College in Florida.

Jersey Mike's Subs launches first Long Island location

September 9, 2016

Jersey Mike's Subs is opening its first Long Island location, on September 14, in Commack, New York.

Pieology rolls out dough at new central California location

September 9, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening its newest location in central California, in Goleta, at 7000 Hollister Avenue, Suite 101.

Restaurant veteran tapped as Dig Inn’s first COO

September 9, 2016

Dig Inn has hired on restaurant veteran Irene Cook as its first-ever COO.

The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?

5 variables to consider when selecting your next restaurant site

When you’re looking for the right property for your restaurant, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Teriyaki Madness adds former Qdoba, Taco Bell exec to leadership team

September 9, 2016

Teriyaki Madness is bringing Todd Owen, an experienced franchising leader on board, to serve as VP of development for the Asian fast casual concept.

BBX Capital to open 50 Mod Pizza units

September 9, 2016

BBX Capital has joined Mod Pizza as a franchisee with the goal of developing 50 or more locations throughout central and southern Florida over the next seven…

Are you ready for some football... and doughnuts?

September 9, 2016

'Tis football season and everybody is getting a piece of the Astro-turf when it comes to related marketing opportunities. The latest goes to Top Pot…

Captain D's begins aggressive franchise plan with Virginia location

September 8, 2016

Captain D's has opened a new franchised restaurant in Abingdon, Virginia — the chain's 23rd Virginia location. A news release said that the new store marks the…

Jimmy John's gets new majority stakeholder

September 8, 2016

A franchise and consumer brand-based private equity firm is on board to buy majority interest in Jimmy John's Sandwiches. An affiliate of Atlanta-based Roark…

Two franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations

September 8, 2016

Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…

Study: 3 restaurant priorities that pay off big

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

A newly released study from Deloitte shows that a huge chunk of frequent diners prefer to order online, but at quick service restaurants they end up spending…

Newk's Eatery opens in Sarasota

September 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery will open its first location in Sarasota, Florida next Monday, Sept. 12. The grand opening will include prizes for diners and a free $100 gift…

Soulman's Bar-B-Que goes whole hog

September 7, 2016

Soulman's Bar-B-Que has added a Boss Hog sandwich to its menu, according to a news release.

McAlister’s rolls out fall menu items

September 7, 2016

McAlister’s Deli is rolling out new menu items and a new menu design.

15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger

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

Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…

Fast casuals, not fine-dining brands, leading restaurant segment in design innovation

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Fast casual brands have been quick to adopt recent design trends, and QSR restaurants are following suite.

Freebirds talks mobile innovation at CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Freebirds' VP of Marketing Erin Levzow talks with Hughes' Tim Tang about the importance of mobile for both the business and the customer.