News & Media
Where in the restaurant world will Pokemon GO, go?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Computer code rarely lies, and the computer code inside the Pokemon Go game for mobile devices indicates that the Niantic Labs product already has McDonald's…
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Verts launches summer LTOs, test kitchen
July 14, 2016
In honor of the summer season, Verts Mediterranean Grill has created a few LTOs, including grilled corn, Greek salad and a beef meatball rice bowl, according…
read nowVilla Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller
July 14, 2016
Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.
read nowGyroville brings Mediterranean to South America
July 13, 2016
The Mediterranean is invading South America, Gyroville said in a press release. Gyroville, a fast casual concept serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine…
read nowDiners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback
July 13, 2016
Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…
read nowPita Pit franchisees raise $23K for charity
July 13, 2016
An employee appreciation event within Pita Pit led to a spontaneous charity effort that netted $23,000.
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A royal expansion: Kevin King crowned for Smoothie King’s quest for 1,000 stores
by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group
Meet Kevin King: the chief of development for Smoothie King, a franchise that has seen rapid growth in recent years. CEO Wan Kim has tapped King to build out…
read nowStarbucks shakes up summer menu
July 13, 2016
Starbucks has launched new beverage options including its teavana shaken berry sangria herbal tea, coconut milk mocha macchiato, and affogato-style frappuccino.
read nowAu Bon Pain makes a splash with summer beverages
July 13, 2016
Au Bon Pain is debuting new summer beverage menu items.
read nowTechnavio names top 8 vendors in US
July 13, 2016
The top eight vendors in the U.S. food service industry for the next four years are, according to a study by Technavio, offering a lot of value for their…
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Prices, wages up at Starbucks
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although some customers are feeling slighted by Starbucks' increased menu prices, employees are happy about the raises CEO Howard Schultz promised them in an…
read nowPie Five opens second location in St. Louis
July 13, 2016
Pie Five and franchisee, TF Pie Group, will open the chain's second St. Louis location on July 15 on Hanley Road in Richmond Heights, according to a company…
read nowStarbucks' China customers join the mobile fun
July 13, 2016
Starbucks this week brought its popular mobile-payment system to China as more than 2,200 stores nationwide are now equipped to handle such transactions…
read nowBojangles races for consumer interaction
July 13, 2016
The Bojangles' sponsorship of the Nascar Southern 500 race is being held this year with a sweepstakes that offers fans a chance to win either an "ultimate race…
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Boo(ze)-hoo! Restaurant liquor sales fall for 3rd straight year
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new industry report shows that on-premises alcohol sales have dropped again, and the cause might just surprise you.
read nowDickey's BBQ honors fallen Dallas officers
July 13, 2016
Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit representatives said that 50 of the chain's Dallas-area locations will take part in a fundraiser to honor the Dallas police…
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Saladworks executive chef puts innovation on the menu
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Newly hired Saladworks Executive Chef shares insights into what makes the fast casual restaurant an ever-evolving concept.
read nowSports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events
July 13, 2016
Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?
read nowCharleys Philly Steak introduces new breakfast choices
July 13, 2016
Charleys Philly Steaks announced in a news release that participating U.S. locations will now include three new breakfast burritos and seasoned hashbrowns on…
read nowThe Halal Guys move into Virginia location
July 13, 2016
The Halal Guys is coming to Northern Virginia, according to a company press release. The Springfield location is set to open the middle of this month. The…
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