Business intelligence spurs 'future lab' innovation at McDonald's Corner Café

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

The latest data trends continue to show a consistent and predictable migration to, "better for you" healthier meal options. These trends are on McDonald's…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza opens first Connecticut location

December 16, 2015

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza announced it opened it first Connecticut location Nov. 30.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Los Angeles location

December 16, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new Los Angeles location tomorrow in Cerritos.

Russo's New York Pizzeria opens in Brownsville, Texas

December 16, 2015

Russo’s New York Pizzeria announced it opened its first Brownsville, Texas, location yesterday.

Buffalo Wings & Rings CEO to appear on "Undercover Boss"

December 16, 2015

Under the guise of an average employee, Nader Masadeh, the president and CEO of Buffalo Wings & Rings, will leave the comfort of his corner office to have his…

Bowl of Heaven spreading California, Nevada footprints

December 16, 2015

Bowl of Heaven has opened five new units in just the last three months.

'Pizza-in-a-Cone' franchise signs multi-unit deal in Georgia

December 15, 2015

Kono Pizza announced it has recently signed a multi-unit franchise development deal to bring 10 new locations to the Atlanta market.

Kahala brands announces acquisition of Pinkberry

December 15, 2015

Kahala Brands, along with its associated companies, announced that it has acquired the frozen yogurt brand Pinkberry.

Cal Tort expects mobile app to cut wait time, increase orders in peak time

December 15, 2015

California Tortilla has partnered with Paytronix Systems, a provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, to release the California…

How to use your restaurant design to tell your 'real food story'

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Incorporating your use of real ingredients and cooking processes into your design is vital.

The Chickery opening third Toronto unit

December 15, 2015

The Chickery has signed its latest lease at 655 Elm Street for a third Toronto location.

Newk's expands Alabama footprint

December 15, 2015

Newk's Eatery is now open in Spanish Fort, Alabama.

Tropical Smoothie Café debuts in Kansas

December 14, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café's first Kansas unit will celebrate its grand opening Jan. 5 at 12850 W. 87th St., in Lenexa.

Dickey's on target to sell 365K pounds of holiday meat

December 14, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is celebrating a record year by exceeding holiday feast sales by 25 percent over last year with plans to sell more than 365,00…

Pie Five to open 5th Nashville location

December 14, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced it is opening its fifth restaurant in the Nashville market.

10 fresh restaurant marketing ideas for 2016

Today there are marketing techniques that won't break the bank and will help you save time. Use these restaurant marketing ideas to take your business to the…

Catering checklist: 4 must-dos before serving customers offsite

by erle dardick — CEO, MonkeyMedia Software

Before any restaurant brand jumps into catering, there are a many thoughts to consider in order to ensure success.

Mexico City welcoming BurgerFi

December 11, 2015

About 40 BurgerFi locations will open in Mexico City and the surrounding areas over the next five years.

In the restaurant Red Zone: Running the last 20 yards in the pick-up game

The success of mobile and online ordering can only be achieved when the digital strategy has an equally well-thought out plan to support pick-up or curbside…

Kotipizza's same-store sales grew 14.2% in November

December 11, 2015

Total sales of Kotipizza grew 15.5 percent, and same-store sales grew 14.2 percent in November compared to those in the previous year.