Dunkin' Brands' Government Affairs VP joins NRA as VP of Government Affairs & Policy

May 4, 2015

Simpson will be a member of the association's executive leadership, reporting to President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

EatStreet wins Entrepreneur of the Year award

May 4, 2015

EY has announced that EatStreet cofounders Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler are finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in the…

Revention, Syrus integration provides POS solution

May 4, 2015

Revention, provider of restaurant management solutions, announced its integration with Syrus Restaurant Information Services.

Website connects restaurant industry to online marketplace

May 4, 2015

Pace Public Relations announced its newest client, The Restaurant Zone, a tech-startup designed to help restaurant owners, operators and workers.

Millennials blazing trends trail as franchisees

Millennials are crazy about fast casuals, healthy menu options and the independence restaurant technology affords, but are they a generation likely to be…

Zoup! expands in Wisconsin, Canada

May 4, 2015

Zoup! Fresh Soup Company is opening units in Canada, Wisconsin and Ohio.

Buffalo's Cafe intros spring LTOs

May 4, 2015

Buffalo’s Cafe is celebrating spring this year with new seasonal offerings.

Pollo Tropical names Texas VP of operations

May 4, 2015

Restaurant industry veteran Bob Moore has joined Pollo Tropical as vice president of operations for Texas.

Sloan's to open 5 locations in UAE

May 1, 2015

The first location will open in Dubai in early fall 2015 at the BurJuman Center, a mall in the heart of Dubai.

NEC to host Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations

May 1, 2015

NEC Display Solutions of America, provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, will host a Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations.

Capriotti's partners with Las Vegas charity for food drive

May 1, 2015

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop announced a partnership with The Las Vegas Rescue Mission to launch a city-wide summer food drive to benefit local at-risk school…

Dole launches fruit purees for restaurant menus

May 1, 2015

Dole launched its Chef-Ready Fruit Purées for kitchen and bar menus.

Burger 21 focused on non-traditional sites

May 1, 2015

Burger 21 is planning to increase the brand’s presence in non-traditional venues across the country.

Muscle Maker Grill rolls out meal plan

May 1, 2015

Muscle Maker Grill has launched a dietician-approved meal plan program to give consumers the chain’s nutritious menu from the comfort of their own homes…

Persona cofounder appointed to CEO

April 30, 2015

Glenn Cybulski will lead the brand's long-term growth strategy and oversee daily operations for the restaurant.

World Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu

April 30, 2015

The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.

NRA reports positive performance for restaurant industry

April 30, 2015

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index remained positive in March as a result of higher same-store sales and optimistic outlook for…

Canada's The Chickery hits DC

April 30, 2015

The Chickery, a Toronto-based fast casual concept founded by celebrity Chef David Adjey of Food Network, has signed a lease in Washington, D.C,. to open a…

The Halal Guys scores multi-unit franchise deals in Texas

April 30, 2015

The Halal Guys is opening 15 Texas restaurants as part of two multi-unit franchise deals outside its home market of New York City

Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…