The true effects of food photos: part 1

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Back in the 1800s when photography was first invented, it would have been hard to imagine people using the technology to document lunch. As restaurants are…

Tropical Smoothie Café rolls out new design, app

August 1, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café is launching a brand refresh that includes a new restaurant design, logo and loyalty app.

Moe's seeks franchisees for move into Motown

August 1, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is seeking franchisees to open Detroit-area locations of the chain with experienced multi-unit franchise owners.  

Alabama and Pittsburgh get a gold rush from KFC

August 1, 2016

KFC is testing a new "Georgia Gold" fried chicken and tenders in this month in Mobile and Pittsburgh. The company said the chicken has a crispy, tangy flavor, 

Boudin announces new menu items

August 1, 2016

Boudin introduced three new pork-based menu items at its San Francisco locations on July 27, according to a company press release. The new meals include the…

Smoothie King surpasses 800 units, anticipates exponential growth

August 1, 2016

Though a relatively young concept, Smoothie King will cross a major milestone this week when it opens its 800th location on Aug. 2 in Orlando, Florida. To…

Franchises beware: Learning from Jimmy John's legal issues

Franchisors observing the recent legal challenges facing Jimmy John's would be wise to exhibit caution when restricting former and current employees from…

Dickey's new LTO goes for the whole thing

July 29, 2016

Dickey's will offer a new LTO in August called a Chicknic Pack. The multi-person meal includes a whole smoked chicken, two sides, four rolls and barbecue sauce.

Holler & Dash biscuit shop announces 2 new locations

July 29, 2016

Holler & Dash biscuit house will open new locations in Tennessee and Florida by year's end, according to a news release. 

Instagram: One marketer's take on why it may be a restaurant's best friend

July 29, 2016

There's a lot of buzz lately in the food service community about Instagram and its value as a visual marketing tool. That's part of the reason a Toronto-based…

Corner Bakery Cafe serves up Italian menu items

July 29, 2016

Corner Bakery Cafe announced new menu items, including the Italian Classic Sandwich and the Rustic Italian Panini, in a company press release. The new…

Firenza begins targeted expansion

July 28, 2016

Firenza Pizza signed a development agreement for five new units in North Carolina, according to a company press release. The locations will be developed over…

Dickey's BBQ to open San Antonio unit

July 28, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit will opened a new location in the Alamo Ranch community of San Antonio and celebrate with a month of promotional giveaways, according to…

Will Ohioans get behind Chipotle's better-burger candidate?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

What do the Republican party and Chipotle have in common? No, it’s not a setup for a joke; both view Ohio as a great place to market their brands. Last week…

Smoke's Poutinerie bringing gravy-smothered fries to a state near you

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

The cold country up north that brought you Justin Bieber and maple syrup is growing its newest sensation in the U.S.: Smoke's Brands.

Salata expanding into a slew of new markets

July 28, 2016

Salata, Houston-based salad and salad wrap concept, is getting ready to expand to 200 new locations.

Newk's slices up new sandwich bread

July 28, 2016

Newk's Eatery is replacing its standard bread choice for five sandwiches with a new 11-grain wheat bread, beginning on Aug. 1, according to a company press…

19 quarters and counting: How Captain D's keeps increasing sales

Listening, according to the brand's head chef, Jason Henderson, has been key to the chain's re-emergence as a growing force in the restaurant industry.

Panera reports mixed Q2 financials

July 27, 2016

Panera Bread Co. is taking the good news with the bad today, reporting a 9 percent drop year over year with Q2 net income of $34.5 million. The company ended…

Learning from the best and the worst restaurant apps

Nearly half of the top 100 restaurant chains don't have a native app, even though consumers expect one. Gleaning wisdom from over 1 million app reviews has…