Report: coupons primary reason consumers engage with brands on mobile

January 22, 2016

Vibes, a mobile marketing firm, has released its 2016 Mobile Consumer Report, which examines consumer perceptions and opinions about mobile marketing and…

Uncle Maddio's Foldwich sandwich becomes permanent menu item

January 22, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza announced that the Foldwich, which started as a limited-time offer, has become a permanent menu item due to its success.

Olo receives $40M investment

January 21, 2016

Olo, a maker of digital ordering and delivery solutions for multi-location restaurants, has received a $40 million minority investment from The Raine Group, a…

Free downloadable webinar about how to integrate tablet POS now available

January 21, 2016

Tracking employees, managing inventory and engaging customers are three important areas of business that restaurant operators often find tedious, which is what…

BurgerFi expanding San Antonio footprint

January 21, 2016

BurgerFi — with 79 locations and 100 units expected to be open by the early part of 2016 — is opening its fourth location in San Antonio, Texas, this month in…

Freebirds spotlights low-calorie menu

January 21, 2016

Freebirds World Burrito aims to make healthy eating easy in 2016, with the launch of its Six Under 600 Calories menu.

The Habit adds chicken caprese LTO

January 21, 2016

The Habit, based in Irvine, California, has added a chicken caprese sandwich to the menu through March 16.

Rise Biscuits Donuts to open in Charlotte

January 21, 2016

Rise Biscuits Donuts is opening its first Charlotte, North Carolina, location at Ballantyne Town Center, at the corner of Providence West and Johnson Roads.

The Pie Hole expanding to LA's valley

January 21, 2016

The Pie Hole, a L.A.-based pie and organic coffee concept, has closed a three-unit franchise deal for Los Angeles County, California.

Fishbowl upgrades analytics to help operators boost traffic, loyalty

January 21, 2016

Designed to arm restaurant executives with actionable data to drive sales, the new product combines information about customer behavior and preferences with…

Captain D's celebrates 97th restaurant opening in Georgia

January 21, 2016

Captain D's opened its 97th restaurant in Georgia on Jan. 11 in Kingsland.

Pie Five to open second Phoenix location

January 21, 2016

Pie Five Pizza announced that on Jan. 29 it will open a second Phoenix-area restaurant.

Panera exec: Payment, mobile innovations achieving major success

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Panera's still full throttle in expanding payment strategies to reduce consumer friction points and enhancing the customer experience.

4 tips to develop leaders in a high-turnover industry

At over 100-percent turnover, it is no wonder that many quick serve restaurants have not established leadership-development programs. Yet, by creating an…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new stores in Albany, Bakersfield

January 20, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open two new locations tomorrow, in Albany, New York, and Bakersfield, California.

My Pie Pizza to open Reno location

January 20, 2016

My Pie Pizza has announced plans to bring the fast casual pizzeria to the Reno area.

Pieology Pizzeria announces investment from Panda Restaurant Group founders

January 20, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has announced its strategic investment from Andrew and Peggy Cherng, the founders of Panda Restaurant Group.

Chipotle’s new food-safety procedures underway

January 19, 2016

CEO Steve Ells said the program is the product of a comprehensive reassessment of its food safety practices conducted with industry leading experts that…

Menus shift to reflect transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While larger chains like Noodles and Company and Panera Bread have taken great measures to provide transparent menu items, other chains are following suit.

Nanoosh opens in Rockefeller Center

January 19, 2016

Nanoosh at Rockefeller Center is the brand’s sixth location.