Kneaders takes data-driven approach to spur franchise growth

January 15, 2016

Kneaders Bakery & Café has partnered with Buxton to support its growth initiatives as it expands into new markets

Schlotzsky's deploys wireless charging stations to new, remodeled locations

January 15, 2016

Schlotzsky's newest location is opening Thursday in Jacksonville, Texas, and is one of the chain's first units to boast wireless charging stations for guests.

Rubio's commits to nitrate- and antibiotic-free bacon, chicken

January 15, 2016

Rubio's Restaurants has announced that, by the spring season, it will serve all-natural chicken raised without antibiotics and all-natural bacon with no…

Johnny Rockets promotes franchise development manager to franchise sales director

January 15, 2016

Johnny Rockets has appointed Crystal Wells as director of franchise sales.

Poll: 74 percent of consumers expect better restaurant food safety monitoring

January 15, 2016

A national consumer survey conducted by market research publisher Packaged Facts found that nearly three out of four consumers (74 percent) think that fast…

Gloria Jean's Coffees launches Free Coffee for a Year sweepstakes

January 15, 2016

Gloria Jean's Coffees announced this week the launch of its Free Coffee for a Year sweepstakes.

How managing expectations leads to better return-to-work outcomes

Healthy employees are good for business, but the path from injury to resuming work duties is not always as smooth or efficient as your ordering process.

Live webinar: Execs to dicuss how, why they use mobile POS to run businesses

January 15, 2016

Registration is now open for the Jan. 19 live webinar, "How A Tablet POS Can Make Your Business More Profitable With Less Investment."

Video: Execs discuss how to build a foundation for profitable growth

C-level execs from Kudo Corporation, Corner Bakery Café, Giardino Gourmet Salads and Supply Chain Services discuss how to ensure profitable growth, including…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Northern California location

January 15, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new Northern California location in May in Concord.

ParTech Inc, Punchh integrate Brink POS Software solution for restaurants

January 15, 2016

ParTech Inc and Punchh have integrated the Punchh platform with the Brink POS Software solution for restaurants.

Technomic announces 2016 Consumers' Choice Awards for chain restaurants

January 15, 2016

Technomic has announced its 2016 Consumers' Choice Awards for chain restaurants. Technomic asked consumers to rate more than 120 leading U.S. restaurant chains…

Chipotle to temporarily close doors Feb. 8 to talk with employees about food safety

January 14, 2016

As part of its reputation recovery effort, Chipotle executives will talk with the chain’s employees about food safety.

Pie Five to open second Atlanta location

January 14, 2016

Pie Five Pizza announced it will open its second Atlanta area location on Friday, Jan. 22.

Toppers Pizza to expand in North Carolina

January 14, 2016

Toppers Pizza announced that 2015 was its busiest year on record in 2015 in Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

5 ways to boost the fast casual mobile experience

The most successful fast casual establishments are leveraging mobile technology to forge stronger relationships with their customers.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Illinois location

January 13, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new Illinois location in April in Normal.

Breakfast will further proliferate to new dayparts

January 13, 2016

Technomic announced that despite the fact that breakfast continues to be the most skipped meal of the day, it has been a bright spot in the industry in recent…

MOD Pizza announces 2016 growth plan

January 13, 2016

MOD Pizza will double its stores to nearly 200 locations.

Cousins Subs launches new grilled chicken line

January 13, 2016

As part of a larger menu initiative, Cousins Subs announced it has expanded its menu offerings with a new grilled chicken line.