Are avocados on your menu? Webinar will explore options

August 21, 2014

FastCasual.com is offering a free webinar on Sept. 4 entitled "Ingredient of the Year - Fresh Ideas for Adding Avocados to Your Menu."

Taste trends: fermented flavors riding in on the heat wave

August 21, 2014

Consumers are developing a taste for fermented foods like kimchi, craft pickles and fish sauce, according to the newest Culinary Trend Tracking Series (CuTTS…

Tropical Smoothie Café launches latest Superfood Smoothie: UnBEETable Berry

August 21, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café announced that the latest product in its Superfood Smoothie series, the UnBEETable Berry, will be added to its menu for a limited time…

YoFresh set to open four stores

August 21, 2014

YoFresh Yogurt Café has announced plans to open four new franchised shops in the coming month. The new stores are in Hales Crossing, Wis.; Brick and…

Juice It Up! adds Ginger Shots

August 21, 2014

Juice It Up! has announced the addition of Ginger Shots to its menu.

GRILLiT partners with Texas Expansion Wing Group for Southwest expansion

August 21, 2014

GRILLiT, Inc has announced a deal selling the master franchise rights for Colorado to Texas Expansion Wing Group, which plans to market the franchise across…

Noodles & Company adds Chicago Pilsener to menu

August 21, 2014

Baderbräu's Chicago Pilsener will now be sold in 48 Noodles & Company locations across Chicagoland and Illinois, the company has announced.

International Franchise Association launches ad campaign battling portion of Seattle's new wage law

August 21, 2014

The International Franchise Association today has launched an ad campaign battling back against a portion of Seattle's new wage law, alleging proponents of the…

#CONNECTsummit14: Smartphones are 'remote control for life'

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Smartphones are the "remote control for life," especially for Millennials.

OrderUp to target underserved delivery market

August 20, 2014

OrderUp, a Baltimore mobile and online food ordering and delivery service, announced the company raised $7 million in funds for nationwide expansion and…

Tropical Smoothie Café adding Asian noodle bowls to menu for limited time

August 20, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café is bringing back its popular Spicy Mongolian Steak Noodle Bowl, and adding Ginger Miso Chicken noodle bowl to its menu starting Aug. 25.

Dickey's opening locations in Alabama, Texas

August 20, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the opening of two new restaurants in Alabama and Texas.

Soupman signs first veteran through Franchise Veteran Program

August 20, 2014

Soupman, Inc. has announced that it has signed its first franchisee through its Franchise Veteran Program.

Newk's Eatery launches ovarian cancer awareness campaign

August 20, 2014

Newk's Eatery has announced the launch of a "Newk's Cares" campaign to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.

La Madeleine Country French Café donates $89,339 to Children's Hunger Fund

August 20, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café has announced it has raised $89,339 for the Children's Hunger Fund so far in 2014.

Potbelly to open first North Carolina location

August 20, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has announced a signed agreement to develop a store at 1310 Westover Terrace in Greensboro, its first in North Carolina.

Starbucks rolling Pumpkin Spice Latte out early

August 20, 2014

Starbucks will roll out its Pumpkin Spice Latte early this year, returning the popular drink to the menu on Aug. 25.

Self-service restaurant solution is music to your ears

August 19, 2014

CBS NorthStar announced an update to its NorthStar Order Entry technology that allows restaurants to provide a jukebox feature to table ordering.

Fatburger turns itself inside out in quest for healthier option

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 19, 2014

Fatburger's new protein burger -- an inside-out version of the better burger chain's typical offering – shaves off calories and carbs by nixing the bun and…

Tim Hortons celebrates autumn with return of Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Latte, intros new baked goods

August 19, 2014

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is kicking off the pumpkin season with the return of its signature Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Pumpkin Pie Latte in the chain's…