HuHot launching 'quicker' NuHu Mongolian Express concept

January 22, 2015

Customers can build their own bowl or choose menu items, with prices ranging from $6.99 to $8.99.

Why operators need to know about patent trolls

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Patent trolls could cost restaurants money and slow innovation. Here's what operators need to know about patent trolls.

Ingenico, Beamm team up to launch EMV-certified tablet POS

January 21, 2015

The smart tabletPOS combines an Ingenico iCT terminal, Beamm’s smart iPad POS application and management tools, a tablet stand, and cash drawer to provide a…

Mood launches Elements custom music programming

January 20, 2015

Elements provides access to a catalogue of more than five million tracks that are fully licensed for commercial use, as well as one-on-one collaboration with a…

Top 100: Restaurants – Which Wich

January 20, 2015

Which Wich is number 47 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Restaurants.

BURGERFI closes 2014 with 31 new units

January 19, 2015

The addition of 31 new locations resulted in system-wide gross sales of $66.4 million, a 114 percent increase over 2013.

Four Wingstop franchise locations may be latest POS attack targets

January 19, 2015

Four Wingstop franchise locations may have suffered data breaches due to a point of sale (POS) attack.

QSRs dominate top 10 franchise rankings

January 19, 2015

Franchiserankings.com's top 10 restaurant franchise list is dominated by quick-service concepts, with nine out of ten spots going to QSRs.

Top 100: Restaurants – The Bistro - Marriott

January 19, 2015

The Bistro - Marriott is number 49 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Restaurants.

It's got a bite to it: Zoup! serves up Rattlesnake Stew

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 16, 2015

Zoup! is adding a new offering to its rotating menu of soups that may rattle some diners – Rattlesnake Stew.

Blaze Pizza inks deal for Canada expansion

January 16, 2015

The fast-casual pizza chain is targeting Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary for the first locations.

How restaurants are using gamification to increase engagement in loyalty apps

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are discovering the power of leveraging apps, loyalty programs and games to engage customers and drive traffic.

Ziosk tabletop ordering kiosks expand nationwide

January 16, 2015

Ziosk, provider of ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the table tablets, or tabletop kiosks, announced it has successfully installed tablets at restaurants…

Red Book Connect launches ACAdvisor module for HotSchedules

January 16, 2015

The ACAdvisor helps businesses track, manage and monitor ACA employment statuses.

Push is on for paid sick leave

January 16, 2015

The president is backing The Healthy Families Act, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to offer up to a week of paid sick time.

Restaurant sales up, retail sales down in December

January 16, 2015

The restaurant industry posted its eighth consecutive monthly increase and strongest volume ever in December, adding 43,600 jobs.

NRAEF develops first-ever Food And Beverage Service Competency Model

January 16, 2015

The model provides a framework for understanding career opportunities within the industry, and aligns with other industry models to demonstrate common…

Halal Guys ink 50-unit SoCal deal

January 16, 2015

The deal gives the franchisee exclusive rights to San Luis Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino counties, as well as everything south of those markets.

Top 100: Restaurants – Genghis Grill

January 16, 2015

Genghis Grill is number 50 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Restaurants.

GE Capital to finance Blast 825° expansion

January 15, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced a $7.6 million term loan and $2.0 million revolving credit facility provided to…