Dugg Out hoping to hit a homer in Plano

March 25, 2016

By digging out the top portion of the bun, Dugg Burger is able to reverse the burger-building process. Rather than starting with the patty and then adding…

Tava Kitchen unveils new menu, logo, restaurant design

March 25, 2016

Tava Kitchen, formerly known as Tava Indian Kitchen, has unveiled a menu format, restaurant design and logo at its Palo Alto location.

Taylor Crown Grill Series sizzles with 2016 Kitchen Innovations Award

March 25, 2016

The Taylor Crown Grill Series is a recipient of the Kitchen Innovations 2016 Award presented by the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza names a new COO

March 25, 2016

Matt Andrew, founder and CEO of Uncle Maddio's Pizza, announced the promotion of Scott Goodrich to COO.

Starbucks urges citizens to reflect, make good choices

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Starbucks take full page ads in top newspapers to urge citizens to achieve balance between profitability and social impact.

Noodles & Company to support White House Easter egg roll

March 24, 2016

Noodles & Company will contribute to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to support the 2016 White House Easter Egg…

Dickeys adding 2 stores in Buffalo, NY

March 24, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding to Upstate New York with a development agreement to open two new stores in Buffalo.

Qdoba planting 'flavor flags' in Detroit

March 24, 2016

To celebrate the restaurant opening in Royal Oak, Qdoba is planting 100 Flavor Flags bearing the Qdoba logo and #FlavorFlags throughout the local community.

How Cafe Rio's 'chief people officer' recruits, retains top employees

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CPO Andy Hooper chats about how the recipe for the chain's success is more than just serving burritos and making money. Hint: It's about giving employees a…

Rapid Fired Pizza opens near Wright State University

March 24, 2016

Rapid Fired Pizza has opened its newest location in Fairborn, Ohio.

New study reveals America's favorite restaurants

March 24, 2016

A new large-scale consumer study conducted by Market Force Information reveals America's favorite quick service restaurants chains in four popular food…

California Pizza Kitchen wins Paytronix Loyaltees Mobile Engagement Award

March 24, 2016

Paytronix Systems announces third winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards.

Fazoli's extends franchise incentives

March 23, 2016

Year to date, franchise unit sales are up 4.9 percent on a 3.7 percent increase in traffic. Franchisees have reported sales growth in 69 of the last 71 months.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza opening in Lafayette, Louisiana

March 23, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first Lafayette, Louisiana, location on Friday.

Starbucks to donate 50M meals by 2021

March 22, 2016

In the first year alone, Starbucks FoodShare will provide nearly 5 million meals to those in need of nourishing food.

How to improve restaurant employee productivity: Part 3

To control labor costs, you need to look at several different metrics individually and collectively to get the most accurate picture and to make effective…

CREAM opening in Ontario, California

March 22, 2016

The new store, opening in May at 960 Ontario Mills Dr., Suite C., will be the first of two locations owned and operated by Linda and Michael Marceaux. The…

Pieology Pizzeria opens second Missouri location

March 22, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its second Missouri location, in Creve Coeur.

Jack in the Box, Qdoba Mexican Grill tap PAR tech, services

March 22, 2016

Jack in the Box has selected PAR EverServ hardware and service solutions for all stores and Qdoba Mexican Grill Corporate stores.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza hits 3 new markets in 7 weeks

March 22, 2016

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has opened in three new markets in seven weeks.