Blaze Pizza sets its sights on Tennessee

September 15, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that it will make its debut in Tennessee in November with a new location in Knoxville.

What's ahead for Wingstop? Mobile payment

Wingstop is heavily invested in social media for engaging customers and driving sales. The next step: mobile payments.

Panda Express shopping Delaware locations

September 15, 2014

Panda Express is seeking to expand into Delaware with free-standing corporate-owned stores.

Jimmy John's sale rumored

September 15, 2014

Sources say Jimmy John's is considering selling a major stake in the company and has hired a boutique investment bank to advise on a potential deal.

Starbucks introducing three new single-source coffees for grocery stores

September 15, 2014

Shoppers will be able to choose from three new single-source Starbucks coffees rolling out to grocery stores in mid-September.

A confluence of factors pushing digital signage into the mainstream [infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Such technology decreases a customer's perceived wait time by up to 40 percent.

Fro-yo, burgers, pizza concepts' growth indicate high demand

September 12, 2014

According to Inc. Magazine's annual list of privately-held companies, fast casuals are still setting the pace for the restaurant industry.

Top 100: People – Tom Ryan, Smashburger/Live Basil

September 12, 2014

Tom Ryan the creative mind behind Smashburger and Live Basil, is number 23 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Togo's set to open in Atwater, Calif.

September 12, 2014

Togo's is opening its first restaurant in Atwater, California.

Restaurants Canada inks employment search deal with Holland College

September 12, 2014

Graduates will be able to access Restaurant Canada's research, events and job search.

Jimmy John's settles lawsuit over left out sprouts

September 12, 2014

Customers slighted by sprout omission offered voucher.

Former CEO sues Smashburger over severance payout

September 12, 2014

David Prokupek alleges Smashburger fudged on performance so it could lower its severance obligation.

Dickey's rolls past $6 million mark in catering sales

September 12, 2014

Catering is responsible for 15 percent of overall sales for Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants.

Sloan's Ice Cream inks first franchise deal in San Diego

September 12, 2014

The San Diego location is Sloan's first franchise outside of South Florida.

Pollo Tropical will open first San Antonio location next to newest Taco Cabana

September 12, 2014

Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana will open side-by-side in San Antonio.

Allergen awareness: Why American brands should be watching the EU

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The focus on establishments that serve food items will become more prevalent as the number of people born with allergens continues to increase.

Why restaurants should embrace mobile payment with iPhone 6 and PassBook

By combining NFC with finger touch recognition technology, Apple is able to offer NFC payment securely inside PassBook, making PassBook more relevant than…

'Failure is not an option' in CEO's cancer battle

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Just as things started taking off for Chicken Salad Chick, President and CEO Kevin Brown was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. He's fighting back, and…

Top 100: People – Matt Andrew, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

September 11, 2014

Matt Andrew, CEO of Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, is number 24 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Wingstop names 7-Eleven veteran as COO

September 11, 2014

Wingstop Restaurants announced the appointment of Bill Engen as chief operating officer effective immediately.