How Schlotzsky's used gamification to gain 43K loyalists

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Schlotzsky's gamification strategy resulted in the enrollment of over 43,000 new members to its mobile loyalty app.

Benseron IT acquires Restajet restaurant apps

July 23, 2015

Restajet apps are designed to enable restaurants to speed up the ordering process and improve the customer experience.

Bruster's enters South Korea with 10-unit development deal

July 23, 2015

Site selection for two locations is underway in Seoul and Busan. The first Bruster's will open in late 2015 or early 2016.

Houston couple enhances franchise deal with Maui Wow

July 23, 2015

A Houston husband and wife team and longtime franchisees now have the rights to open Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies units throughout the entire state…

Why Five Guys selected new POS solution

July 23, 2015

The burger chain decided to deploy PAR’s Brink POS software, EverServ POS terminals, Mobile Tablet 10s, along with the company's software delivery and…

Wage victory leads to $15 an hour for New York restaurant workers

July 22, 2015

The wage increase will result in a more than 70 percent hike in workers' earnings, from the original $8.75 an hour.

Fast casual pizza expands across country

July 22, 2015

Residents of New York, California and Indiana will soon see fast casual pizza expand throughout their state with several openings expected through October.

HotSchedules launches restaurant inventory mobile app

July 22, 2015

Designed for independent and small regional restaurants, HotSchedules Count aims to help restaurants improve inventory accuracy, control foods costs…

5 ways to future-proof your restaurant via WiFi

Changing market dynamics has fueled fierce competition among QSR, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, but providing guest WiFi represents a strategic…

Go Roma unveils new prototype

July 22, 2015

The fast casual Italian restaurant hopes to draw in new and old customers with a new look.

Chipotle: Revenue up, food costs down for Q2

July 22, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported during its Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that its revenue increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 billion and that comparable restaurant…

Pie Five expands to Indianapolis

July 21, 2015

Pie Five sets foot in Indiana and introduces its Oreo Cookies brownie.

How 'informed' employees will make your restaurant more money

Developing a culture of learning is a 365-day commitment that will motivate your staff and have a significant impact on your bottom line if you put in the time…

Son of Rolling Stone to open BURGERFI in Europe

July 21, 2015

The fast casual chain has inked a deal with GROUND ROUND LIMITED to take the concept into the European market with its first location in central London.

Arizona’s Grabbagreen grabbing a piece of the Carolinas

July 21, 2015

Grabbagreen will expand its footprint into the eastern U.S. with a 34-store development agreement with Trindel Investments.

Subway, Chipotle generate most buzz in Q2

July 20, 2015

Buzz Score asks respondents, "If you've heard anything about the brand in the last two weeks, through advertising, news or word of mouth, was it positive or…

LIVE Webinar: Managing customer relationships– what Which Wich learned on its search for the perfect CRM

July 20, 2015

Free webinar offers insight from sandwich chain Which Wich regarding implementing a successful customer relationship management strategy.

Danny Meyer invests in Tender Greens

July 20, 2015

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group has invested in Tender Greens, a farm-to-fork concept with 22 locations across California.

Keeping it real: what's in store for local, organic menu items

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Knowing what's in store for the trend and how to make it work for your brand is key to keeping up with consumer demand for local and organic menu items.

MAD Greens opens to record crowds in Arizona

July 20, 2015

Colorado-based MAD Greens began its national expansion last month with its first openings outside of its home state.