Data breach extends beyond Jimmy John's to other restaurants

September 29, 2014

Data breach extended beyond 216 Jimmy John's restaurants to include 108 other restaurants.

GrubHub data reveals gender differences in takeout ordering patterns

September 29, 2014

The findings of a recent analysis of a year's worth of GrubHub data reveals differences in what, when and where men and women order takeout.

Corner Bakery Cafe marking World Smile Day with mug giveaway

September 29, 2014

Special promotion will feature a set of smiley face mugs for the first 50 guests; one to keep, one to share with a friend.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf connects with LA's train commuters for new partnership

September 29, 2014

The promotion at LA's Union Station included mystery offers, a special train car and decorations on the platforms.

Restaurant Association, UnitedHealthcare partner up for member discounts

September 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced exclusive member discounts from UnitedHealthcare on manual medical rates for fully insured business groups…

Global foodservice trends driven by QSR segment performance

September 29, 2014

Higher check averages at restaurants around the world during Q2 helped to increase the overall consumer spending in every country except Spain and Italy…

Food truck revenue expected to increase by 76% in next five years

September 29, 2014

The food truck segment began picking up steam around 2008, with many concepts abandoning more expensive brick-and-mortar bills during the Great Recession.

Identifying best practices for restaurant site selection

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Getting boots on the ground to narrow down an ideal location is important.

Smoothie King adopts iPad POS systemwide

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

September 26, 2014

With more than 700 restaurants, Revel Systems says Smoothie King's iPad-based POS deployment is the largest to date.

Smoothie King opens 700th store

September 26, 2014

Smoothie King plans to open more than 1,000 stores across the United States over the next 3 years.

Survey launched to track restaurant menu prices

September 26, 2014

Restaurant supply chain co-op SpenDifference has launched the latest survey in its menu price tracking study program. U.S. chain restaurant leaders are invited…

Seasonal hiring outlook solid, according to survey

September 26, 2014

Eighty-nine percent of employers anticipate hiring the same number of seasonal workers as 2013, or perhaps more.

100 Montaditos debuts second New York City location

September 26, 2014

Spanish import specializes in montaditos, a stuffed bread roll.

Rubio's will update 60 units with coastal theme

September 26, 2014

Rubio's emphasizing coastal theme in restaurant redesign, rebranding.

Zoup! opening five units this fall

September 26, 2014

Five new units opening this fall will bring the chain's count to 70 locations across the US and Canada.

Zoyo breaks into Georgia

September 26, 2014

Franchisees Craig and Robin Kovel leaning into community marketing through partnerships with schools and sports leagues.

Dickey's opens in Natchitoches, Louisiana

September 26, 2014

Dickey's opened its newest unit at 936 University Parkway in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Sept. 25.

Starbucks will offer 10th anniversary special edition of Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company'

September 25, 2014

The two-disc edition includes the full-length album, bonus tracks and special packaging.

Insureon launches microsite for small foodservice businesses

September 25, 2014

The educational site is designed to help caterers, food trucks and other operators manage risk exposure.

YP teams up with GrubHub

September 25, 2014

Partnership will add online and mobile ordering to YP's local search.