Cava Grill to add three units in DC area before close of 2014

October 1, 2014

Cava Grill will also expand in Virginia in early 2015.

The world has gone mobile and you should, too

by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3

As of right now, about 15 percent of restaurants accept mobile payments, but this is expected to rise to 68 percent in 2015.

Taco Cabana launches annual fundraiser for military veterans

October 1, 2014

Taco Cabana today launched its annual fundraiser, Taco Treat, which raises money for the Warrior and Family Support Center of San Antonio.

Restaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August

October 1, 2014

Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

How mobile changes consumer behavior

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

When 82 percent of U.S. adults own smartphones, and 91 percent keep them with them at all times, a mobile strategy for retail becomes more important than ever.

FastCasual.com's Top 10 stories of September 2014

October 1, 2014

See what was trending on Fast Casual for September. "2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers" was the most popular download and "'Failure is not an option…

Jersey Mike's CEO signs pledge to encourage a healthy workplace

September 30, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs's CEO/Founder Peter Cancro has signed the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity CEO Pledge as part of its commitment to…

Apple Pay's impact on restaurant loyalty marketing

Focusing on the creation of an experience that’s easy for the customer, instead of optimal for the brand, makes customers feel like VIPs.

Starbucks, Dunkin' rank high for digital gifting experience

September 30, 2014

RSR Research today released results of its fourth benchmarking study on the digital gifting industry, "Digital Gift Cards: Rewriting the Gifting Rules in the…

Healthy beverage category on pace for 8.6% growth in Middle East

September 30, 2014

Dunkin' customers consume the most Wi-Fi data in coffee category

September 30, 2014

New research from network analytics and mobile intelligence company, wefi, explored WiFi connectivity trends at national coffee chains. The company considered…

McAlister's signs 10-unit deal for Middle Tennessee development

September 30, 2014

Deal will add to McAlister's three existing restaurants in the region.

Costa Vida launches into Georgia

September 30, 2014

The restaurant is owned by brothers Donald and Michael Williams, who have signed an area developer agreement for the state of Georgia.

Smoothie King adding two vegan smoothies to menu

September 30, 2014

Interest in plant-based diets growing among all consumers, not just vegans, says Smoothie King CEO.

Menchie's introduces color-changing cups, Harvest Pumpkin flavor

September 30, 2014

The cups, which reveal hidden colors and designs when filled with frozen yogurt, will be available throughout the month of October..

Fazoli's adds cavatappi LTO

September 30, 2014

Signature Cheddar Alfredo Bakes mark the first time Fazoli's has featured cavatappi pasta in a menu item.

Wingstop appoints new CFO

September 30, 2014

Michael Mravle joins the company from Bloomin’ Brands, where he held several positions, including most recently group vice president of Financial Planning …

Fatburger sponsoring Facebook 'Cook-Off'

September 30, 2014

Fatburger is challenging its social media fans to build their own burger using Fatburger patties sold at Walmart and post results on Facebook. The best burger…

Be Right Burger opens at Dulles

September 30, 2014

The restaurant is operated by a joint venture between Concessions International and MBC Concessions.

Dickey's opens near Travis AFB and in Vegas

September 30, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants will open two new restaurants on Oct. 2, one at Gateway Courtyard 1586 Gateway Boulevard, Suite C-7 in Fairfield, California…