McAlister's is looking north

July 11, 2016

McAlister's Deli is hoping to partner with multi-unit franchise owners as it expands into Upstate New York, according to a press release.

Pret a Manger spins off a 'little' something new for travelers

July 11, 2016

Pret A Manger announced that in the second half of this year, it is expanding and spinning off a new concept, known as "Petit Pret." Just like the French…

How to use data to control food costs (Part 2)

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Dave Bennett discusses alternatives to the standard back-office system.

PizzaRev brings back barbecue

July 8, 2016

PizzaRev's barbecue pulled-pork pizza has returned for the summer and will remain available through Sept. 30, according to a press release. The summer-time…

Portland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

July 8, 2016

LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…

80-year-old yeast + 3D printer = instant pizza satisfaction

Hold on to your rolling pins, pizza restaurateurs – things are about to get a little weird. That's because today the world's first 3D pizza printing company…

VERTS caters to Texan consumers

July 8, 2016

Verts Mediterranean Grill is now providing off-site catering in the Texas metro areas of Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Guests can order Verts dishes…

How to use tech to control food costs (Part 1)

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Some say implementing a back-office system is the most complicated system to deploy in a restaurant company.

Home delivery: Why it's worth a thought now more than ever

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Are you leaving lots of potential business on the table in your customers' kitchens? You are if you haven't at least considered the very real possibility that…

Fireside Pies teams with rapid delivery services in Dallas area

July 7, 2016

Twelve-year-old Fireside Pies is among the flock of restaurants making connections with delivery services like Uber and Amazon to deliver food in less than an…

Cousins Subs releases seared selection

July 7, 2016

Cousins Subs announced two new limited-time-only sub sandwiches featuring barbecue steak and chicken, according to a news release. 

BurgerFi grills its CEO

July 7, 2016

BurgerFi announced the debut of its CEO Burger and made it available on June 27, according to a company press release.

Minsky's 40th anniversary a prime example of accomplishing a lot through one event

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

Midwestern gourmet pizza chain Minsky's got maximum promotional punch out of its 40th anniversary celebration with a campaign that not only permeated social…

McAlister's names former McDonald's VP as new president

July 7, 2016

Focus Brands has put former McDonald's vice president, Rick Altizer, at the helm of its McAlister's Deli brand as president of the chain, according to a news…

Bye, bye buns: Tijuana Flats giving hamburgers a makeover

July 7, 2016

Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex restaurant is launching its 'Your Buns Can’t Handle It' campaign, offering two new menu items: cheezeburger tacos and…

C2 brings Newk's to Atlanta

July 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery signed a new development contract with franchisee C2 Investment Partners, LLC, according to a company news release. Brent Cann and Doug Cullinan…

DoorDash promises, delivers California service

July 7, 2016

DoorDash announced in a company press release its debut into specific regions of the Sacremento Valley, marking the door-to-door food delivery technology's…

Minimum wage proposal fuels debate in Washington state

July 7, 2016

A minimum wage initiative in Washington state isn't getting any big endorsements from the business sector.

Free shift-scheduling tool set to expand client base

July 7, 2016

Sling bills itself as "the only free shift-scheduling tool for non-desk employees," and it's being used by huge employers like Subway and AMC Theatres, so its…

Menu-labeling enforcement: Lessons learned from Subway

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

Nearly 20 years ago, Subway led the charge to put nutritional information about its menu items out in the open. With the May 2017 deadline fast approaching for…