Smashburger providing full-service option in Denver airport

March 21, 2016

The full-service restaurants will occupy the 3,573- and 2,317-square foot spaces on concourses B and C that currently house Lefty's Mile High Bar and Grill…

Chipotle sending fans on digital photo hunt for guacamole

March 21, 2016

Players are rewarded for keen eyesight with a mobile offer good for a free order of chips and guacamole at any Chipotle in the U.S. or Canada.

PizzaRev to open 4 Long Island restaurants

March 21, 2016

Restaurant operators Mike Tochluk, Alan Shearer and Chuck Kwon will soon open Long Island's first PizzaRev.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza delivered strong performance in 2015

March 21, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza President and COO Jim Mizes said the chain "delivered strong performance in 2015 by successfully executing on our growth strategy."

Franchising Focus: HuHot is still family owned, growing strong

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The business has grown to nearly 60 units partly because every decision is made with the franchisees, said Laura Sporrer, director of franchise development.

Benefits of a technology billfold: Why the mobile wallet is here to stay

by Art Julian — CEO, Cbs inc

There will be more than 200 million mobile-wallet users across the U.S. by the end of 2016.

Infographic: March Madness fans go mad for gluten-free options

To see how gluten-free options are taking over at arenas, check out this infographic designed by Maui Wowi.

Charleys Philly Steaks doubles down on bacon fries

March 18, 2016

Charleys Philly Steaks has debuted a new menu item, Double Bacon Potato Skin Fries, for a limited-time only.

Starbucks to open in Alaska airport

March 18, 2016

Global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with Fairbanks International Airport to open a Starbucks, which is officially the coffee giant's northernmost…

Zoup! opening 88th location

March 18, 2016

Zoup! Fresh Soup Company is opening next week in Vancouver, Washington, under the direction of Franchisee Michael Reid.

Captain D's celebrates opening in Alabama

March 18, 2016

Captain D's will open its newest franchised restaurant Monday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza launches mobile app

March 18, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has unveiled its new mobile app.

E. coli outbreak linked to Pizza Ranch

March 18, 2016

Chipotle isn't the only large chain reporting food-safety issues.

Caging your losses: How controlling loss can offset costs of using cage-free eggs

While restaurant owners and operators can try to pass price increases to customers, recent media reports suggest that although consumers are willing to pay…

Baja Fresh opens in Sherwood, Oregon

March 17, 2016

The 2,800-square-foot restaurant, at16002 SW Tualatin Sherwood Road, encompasses the chain's latest interior restaurant design, incorporating the use of…

Shane's Rib Shack reports highest systemwide sales in history

March 17, 2016

As a thank you to its loyal fan base, and the communities in which the restaurant serves, Shane's Rib Shack will host its seventh annual rib giveaway on April…

Russo's Restaurants initiate Florida expansion plan

March 17, 2016

Chef Anthony Russo, the founder of dining concepts that include Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has a franchise growth plan…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open third Metro-Detroit location

March 17, 2016

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its third Detroit-area location Monday.

Dinova launches rewards program for corporate employees

March 17, 2016

Dinova LLC, a platform solely focused on connecting expense account diners with restaurants nationwide, launched myDinova, a rewards program exclusively for…

Piada Italian Street Food opening second north Texas unit

March 16, 2016

The chain is inspired by the roadside family-run food carts and markets of Rimini, a bustling seaside community in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.