Captain D's to celebrate grand opening in Spartanburg, SC

October 27, 2015

Captain D's announced a new restaurant located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will open on Nov. 2

Pie Five to open first Arkansas location

October 27, 2015

Pie Five Pizza Co. will open its first restaurant in Arkansas on Friday.

Why mobile payments matter to EMV compliance

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

Many merchants have been hesitant about mobile payments, but with the EMV compliance mandate at our doorstep in the U.S., the time for business owners to put…

FCES15: The evolution of restaurant technology

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There has been a massive evolution in the use of technology within the past decade, the past five years — and even within just the last year. There are no…

Freebirds World Burrito to debut new design in Dallas

October 27, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito will open its newest location on Nov. 12 in Lewisville, Texas, in the area known as The Colony at 6225 N. Josey Lane. The new…

Johnny Rockets to expand to Italy, Paraguay, Canada

October 26, 2015

Johnny Rockets announced agreements for 49 new restaurant locations in Italy, Paraguay and Canada.

Top 3 non-pumpkin trends of the season

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual.com talks with food experts and restaurant operators to find out three of this season's top-trending menu items.

FCES15: Top 10 PR do's (and a few don'ts)

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

"Whatever I present to you is my PR moment," Nick Powills, CEO of No Limit Agency, said in opening his session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Miami.

PizzaRev signs agreement with Steak n’ Shake franchisee for TN, GA stores

October 26, 2015

PizzaRev has signed a franchise agreement with Southern Restaurant Holdings to develop at least 16 restaurants across Tennessee and northern Georgia.

Wayback Burgers to open 6 stores in Brunei

October 26, 2015

Wayback Burgers has signed a master franchise partnership with Brunei-based JonRidge(B) Sdn Bhd to bring the brand to Southeast Asia.

FCES15: Beverage smarts: What’s on trend

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Beverages are an important aspect of the consumer dining experience and play a critical part of a restaurant’s branding efforts. Being on trend is key to…

Pie Five has LTO Italian meatza pizza

October 23, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced a limited-time offering Italian meatza pizza, available Oct. 27 through Nov. 6.

Dickey’s Barbecue inks 2 multi-store development deals

October 23, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit announced development agreements recently signed for six additional Pennsylvania stores.

Freshii brings back chili, debuts pulled turkey

October 23, 2015

Freshii announced it has three new limited-time menu items, which launched systemwide this week.

Is bigger better? Footprint vs. sales

Restaurant tenants often find that a larger commercial space results in a bigger problem than not profiting.

FCES15: Real estate decision requires lots of homework, data insight

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

As any business owner knows the location decision can sink the business or be the foundation of initial success and growth. But it involves much more than…

Carpigiani shares sweet opportunity with 'Fantastick 4 U' concept

October 23, 2015

The gelato bar concept is gaining momentum in the frozen dessert market with gelato bar shops surfacing across the U.S.

Papa Murphy’s taps Brandon Solano as CMO

October 22, 2015

Papa Murphy’s has hired on Brandon Solano to serve as chief marketing officer.

Research reveals key competencies dictate success, not a person’s age

October 22, 2015

The generational age of an employee is not a critical as the skill set competency in making a good hire.

Boudin SF introduces 3 autumn LTOs

October 22, 2015

Boudin SF has introduced three new limited-time menu items for the fall season.