Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table

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

A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.

Uncle Maddio's responds to Florida mass slaying with food for the "helpers"

June 14, 2016

While many of the wounded victims of Sunday's Orlando club shooting rampage struggle for their lives in Florida hospitals, people around the state and across…

Persona Pizza Chef wins big again with house-made desserts

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

Persona Pizza may be small now as a chain, but its chef and co-founder has big plans and even bigger passion for his product.

Which Wich annual Flag Your Bag campaign is underway

June 13, 2016

Through July 4 Which Wich is sending signature bags, decorated by guests and containing non-perishable items, to men and women in local military bases and…

Garbanzo Mediterranean fresh falafel giveaway kicking off

June 13, 2016

In celebration of International Falafel Day, Garbanzo is giving away complimentary falafel to guests starting June 12. They are serving cream cheese, jalapeno…

PizzaRev opens 2nd Colorado location with fundraiser

June 13, 2016

PizzaRev opened its second Colorado location in Lafayette last week by hosting a fundraiser to benefit the local Sister Carmen Community Center. The center…

Council of State Restaurant Associations names first full-time leader; Seeks NRA alignment

June 10, 2016

The Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA) named its first full-time leader this month as part of what it said is a major strategic initiative to…

Why your loyalty program is failing and how to fix it (Part 3)

By harnessing the power of smart loyalty and letting customers control their own experience, brands can create a superior consumer journey.

Nando hot sauce hits the American market

June 10, 2016

Nando's hot sauce, Peri-Peri, is now available in 10,000 U.S. retailers including Wal-Mart, Kroger and Publix.

Infographic: 2.5 billion ways to reach customers via beverages

Coca-Cola's new study unveils how adding beverage offerings can help restaurants increase traffic.

Blaze, Cicis and Pieology announce new locations

June 10, 2016

Blaze Pizza has opened its first Pittsburgh location and is celebrating with an offer to customers to make free pizzas for themselves this Friday at the new…

Retail group applauds lawmaker opposition to overtime rule

June 10, 2016

The National Retail Federation is applauding the lawmakers taking a stand against the proposed federal overtime rule advocated by the federal Department of…

Subway, Dunkin' and Pizza Hut are big winners in Harris Poll study

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

The annual Harris Poll EquiTrends Restaurant Brands of the Year have been named as the result of the massive survey of Americans and restaurant preferences.

Pieology Pizzeria expands into Maryland

June 9, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening a new franchise and its first in Gaithersburg, Maryland, at 15780 Shady Grove Road, according to a company press release.

French kiosk company acquires HyperActive Technologies

June 9, 2016

French kiosk company Acrelec Group has acquired HyperActive Technologies, a supplier of digital displays and other outdoor tools for fast casual and quick…

Verts plans to have a happy AnniVERTSary

June 9, 2016

Celebrating five years of operations, Verts Mediterranean Grill will host an AnniVERTSary party in June.

Mama Fu's Asian House taps industry veteran for VP

June 9, 2016

Mary Orlando has been appointed senior vice president of operations for Mama Fu's Asian House.

Noodles & Company's world tour menu boasts new options

June 9, 2016

Noodles & Company is launching its World Tour menu featuring three new salads: Napa market chicken salad, chicken veracruz salad, and the med salad with…

Webinar: How restaurants can meet consumers' demands for clean eating

June 9, 2016

Customers are seeking out restaurants that offer natural ingredients and minimally processed food, according to the NRA's annual foodservice forecast, which…

3 steps to make third-party ordering work for your restaurant

by Jennifer Wiebe — Marketing Manager, Speedline Solutions

Third-party sites generate sales — and often new customers — so they don't want to shut off the tap. But they're pulling their hair out over the transaction…