Fazoli's implements new catering and delivery strategies

July 13, 2016

Fazoli's is expanding its catering technology through The Catering Institute and MonkeyMedia Software, according a company press release, in hopes of both…

Starting an evolution: Freebirds CEO discusses mobile app, redesign

Freebirds CEO Bobby Shaw discusses why it was time for the 29-year-old brand to evolve.

Technology helping Rise to raise profile

Rise Biscuits Donuts director of technology discusses how the chain's use of technology is helping the brand expand.

Loyal customers partner with Mamoun’s Falafel

July 12, 2016

Mamoun's Falafel, the New York City Middle Eastern concept, has announced a partnership with franchisees Marina and Magdy Yacoub.

Jamba Juice dives into Detroit area with new franchises

July 12, 2016

Jamba Juice announced a development agreement in a company press release that will yield 20 new locations in the Greater Detroit market. The eight-year deal…

Grubhub offers restaurateurs access to consumer ratings and reviews

July 12, 2016

Grubhub, the online food delivery service, announced the launch of its new faceted ratings and reviews system in a press release. The new system provides…

HuHot heats up Colorado market

July 12, 2016

HuHot Mongolian Grills is opening its seventh Colorado location Thursday at 8336 Northfield Blvd., #1600 in Denver, according to a company press release

BurgerFi opens 2nd Mexican location

July 12, 2016

BurgerFi announced the opening of its second location in Mexico in a company press release. Franchisee EFIT SA DE CV plans to open 40 BurgerFi locations in…

Billy Sims BBQ scores 2 new locations

July 12, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ, an Oklahoma-based concept, has announced the opening of two new stores — one at 31042 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, Michigan and the other at 181…

Captain D's lands new franchise in Alabama

July 12, 2016

Captain D's announced in a company press release the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. According to the report, it is located…

Smoke’s Poutinerie intros new LTO

July 12, 2016

Smoke's Poutinerie, an Ontario, Canada-based French fry concept, is offering a new limited-time menu item, the Mac Daddy Poutine.

How can a 3D-printed pizza change the world?

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

Yes, 3D printed pizzas are pretty cool, but talk to the people behind this food-printing robot and you will find it could also be a real life-changing addition…

Pie Five opens in Johnson City

July 11, 2016

Johnson City, Tennessee, is Pie Five's newest location, according to a company press release. The restaurant will open at 11 a.m., Friday at 2059 Hamilton…

Smashburger lands at Toronto airport

July 11, 2016

Smashburger has announced the opening of its first restaurant with franchisee HMS Host. The new restaurant opened at Toronto Pearson International Airport on…

Lenny’s 25 millionth cheesesteak means $250 for one lucky guest

July 11, 2016

Lennys Grill & Subs has sold its 25 millionth Philly cheesesteak sandwich at a San Antonio, Texas, location.

Orange Leaf debuts new flavors, contest

July 11, 2016

Strawberry Serrano Lemonade Sorbet and Spa Day Sorbet are now available at participating Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt locations across the U.S. for a limited…

Q1 Foodservice visits on the rise

July 11, 2016

Most of the global foodservice markets, including The Big Five European Countries, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan, ended the first quarter of 2016 with an…

Fast casual industry still growing

July 11, 2016

The fast casual industry is growing at a steady rate and outranking its counterparts, according to a Technomic report. In year-over-year results, cumulative…

Huge journalistic error puts Chick-fil-A in the hot seat

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

A news story posted nearly a year ago about a Chick-fil-A's employees donning "Back the Blue" T-shirts stated that the shirts were in support of police and the…

Togo’s new location features a giveaway with a cause

July 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries has announced the opening of its first location in Ceres, California, at 1560 E. Hatch Road. The grand opening will be Thursday, July 14th.