Digital cash platform now available at Canadian food truck business

September 17, 2014

British Columbia-based DougiedogDinerTruck has deployed nTrust, a digital cash platform that launched in Canada via Cloud Money. With the launch of nTrust's…

More restaurants adopting green practices

September 17, 2014

Research reveals that the majority of restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association recycle, use compact fluorescent lighting and purchase…

Boston Market taps employees to focus on guest experience

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Boston Market leaders collaborated with managers, employees to develop a new Guest Service Excellence program aimed at lifting AUVs from $1.3 million to $1.…

Seattle Seahawks become baristas-for-a-day to raise money for charity

September 17, 2014

Seahawks coach, players served up drinks to benefit a local Seattle charity.

Bruegger's Bagels adding Bagel Burgers nationwide

September 17, 2014

The bagel chain is strengthening is lunchtime daypart offerings with the addition of two burger bagels.

Saladworks serves up fall season salad option

September 17, 2014

Saladworks customers can win free salad for a year by posting pics of their favorite salad with the hashtag #ForkFresh.

Café Intermezzo opening up franchise markets in the Southeastern US

September 17, 2014

The upscale café is looking to expand its footprint into other major Southern cities through franchising.

Thinking small: Starbucks testing a 10-ounce Frappuccino

September 17, 2014

Starbucks is the latest restaurant to test the waters with smaller offerings for the budget and diet conscious customer.

Blaze Pizza announces a handful of new locations

September 16, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, today announced that it will soon be opening three new locations in the greater New York/New Jersey area. The company also announced…

Total Merchant’s Groovv Register gets restaurant-specific upgrades

September 16, 2014

Total Merchant Services, a payments processing company, has released a restaurant version of Groovv Register designed to help independent restaurant owners.

Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

More consumers seeking out restaurants for beverage offerings

September 16, 2014

Specialty beverages – from coffees to teas to craft beers – have been on an upswing in the restaurant industry for the past few years and more consumers are…

Doing well by doing good

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

When brands connect themselves and their customers to causes they love, everyone can benefit.

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with Olo

September 16, 2014

The partnership brings together Beanstalk's SaaS platform and Olo's digital ordering.

Burger 21 appoints first-ever corporate chef

September 16, 2014

Mike Remes, the mind behind the Bayou Burger and a soon-to-be-introduced fried green tomato burger, will be responsible for driving food innovation.

Blue Lemon signs master service agreement with WAND

September 16, 2014

The agreement will require all future Blue Lemon operators to use a WAND system to integrate POS and back office systems.

US Foods rolls out fall products

September 16, 2014

US Foods is rolling out several new product lines for fall, plus a new game app for diners.

Mood Media integrating location-based marketing capabilities

September 16, 2014

Mood Media is integrating a digital signal into its media players that will allow its customers to deliver location-based marketing content.

Top 100: People – Jim Mizes, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza

September 16, 2014

Jim Mizes, president and COO of Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, is number 22 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

NRA's Educational Foundation seeks neighbor, diversity nominations

September 15, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today it has begun accepting nominations for its 2015 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of…