sweetgreen's tech team focused on 'Innovation, impact, sustainability' to design mobile app

The chain recently launched a mobile app with seamless integration and single sign-on for mobile ordering, mobile payment and a rewards program.

Former Jamba Juice, Del Monte Foods exec named CEO of Project Juice

January 19, 2016

Susan Shields, a veteran of the food and beverage industry, has more than 25 years in the retail and food service marketing and business management industry.

New app allows restaurants to deliver deals in 60 seconds

January 18, 2016

BogoDine LLC, a technology startup company, announced it has chosen Traverse City, Michigan, for the test-market launch of its BogoDine mobile app platform.

Meatheads launches community relations program

January 18, 2016

Meatheads is honoring the determination, hustle and hard work of their most valued community members with its new Meatheads "Cowmunity" Relations Program

Pita Pit rolling out new POS

January 18, 2016

Mick Gray, Pita Pit, director of IT Services, said the company required a solution that allowed it to modify how and where staff engaged the POS.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe seeking new franchisees

January 18, 2016

The brand has nearly doubled its locations over the past two years in Michigan and Northern Ohio with 33 locations open in Michigan and five in Northern Ohio.

7 tips for running an awesome online ad campaign

Today’s most powerful marketing tool for reaching this "instant gratification" audience is online advertising.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open 2 new South Florida stores

January 18, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that in March it will open two new South Florida locations, in Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens

Marco's Pizza president/COO to appear on 'Undercover Boss'

January 18, 2016

Marco's Pizza announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Bryon Stephens will be featured on CBS' award-winning series "Undercover Boss."

5 strategies to reassure consumers about food safety

Consumers now hold restaurants to higher standards than ever, forcing brands to reassure them about the safety of their food.

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.