Thanksgiving sales at Boston Market up 100%

November 24, 2015

Boston Market has achieved a nearly 100 percent increase in Thanksgiving sales over the past five years.

Korean fast casual expanding Cali footprint

November 24, 2015

Bibigo, an international fast casual restaurant offering a modern and healthy twist on traditional Korean cuisine, will celebrate the opening of its new…

Raising the bottom line: Why restaurants should reduce packaging footprint, increase recycling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

New advances in technology and a more general awareness of the sustainability movement has resulted in a greater emphasis on the social-responsibility aspect…

Digital signage solution integrates with mobile ordering app

November 23, 2015

Digital signage provider embed signage has launched its solution integration with mobile ordering application Flypay, the company announced.

Chipotle responds to new cases of E. coli

November 23, 2015

The recent E. coli outbreak that caused several Chipotle customers in the Pacific Northwest to become ill has now spread, infecting consumers in six states.

5 pros and cons of scaling your restaurant business

Before you sign on the dotted line for a new location, consider these pros and cons of scaling your restaurant business.

Chicken Salad Chick gaining ground in Gainesville

November 20, 2015

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Gainesville, Florida, location on Dec. 8 at 3045 S.W. 34th St. Suite 16.

Husband-wife team launching bagel concept in Florida

November 20, 2015

Melbourne, Florida residents will soon have a Bagel 13 when the first of four Central Florida locations opens there next year.

Video: Why, how data drives Dickey's BBQ

Dickey's BBQ CEO Roland Dickey Jr., discusses his three-prong approach to the guest experience and the chain's use of technology.

New dining app to launch in DC

November 19, 2015

A Washington, D.C., startup company will soon launch a mobile dining app designed to give customers and restaurants more control, choice and convenience.

Report: Sustainability top trend in foodservice packaging

November 19, 2015

The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2015 Trends Report reveals foodservice operators are looking for environmentally friendly packaging and customization…

Noodles & Co gears up for holidays with catering, gift card promo

November 19, 2015

Noodles & Company has launched Noodle Catering just in time for the holidays.

Newk's headed to Alabama coast

November 19, 2015

Newk’s Eatery, based in Jackson Mississippi, is opening three restaurants for on-the-go diners on the Alabama coast.

Inescapable ingredients (Part 2): Keeping steak on the menu despite high beef prices

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Part 2 of our series, which explores how chefs are using common ingredients to innovate menus, focuses on how restaurateurs are keeping steak on the menu…

Food, beverage, grocery lead charge in fostering inclusive workplaces

November 19, 2015

When it comes to inclusive benefits and protections supporting workplace equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workforce, the food, beverage…

Q3 sales up at Jack in the Box, Qdoba

November 18, 2015

Total revenue increased to $23.8 from $17.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

Mystery solved: How to keep grilled cheeses fresh, crisp for delivery

November 18, 2015

Eco-Products and The Melt have created a box to keep grilled cheese sandwiches hot and crispy until delivered.

Dickey's sets franchise sights on Virginia

November 18, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is slated to open four new stores in Virginia over the next year.

Fast Casual's top execs revealed

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This year's Top 25 list turned into the Top 26 after judges couldn't bring themselves to make a final cut.

7 chefs to earn honors for incorporating produce into recipes

November 18, 2015

United Fresh has opened the nomination period for the 2016 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program that honors the foodservice industry’s most…