Putting customers in the driver's seat: Which Wich adds drive-thru

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Driven by a desire to serve his customers, franchisee adds drive-thru to his fast casual sandwich restaurant.

Syrus introduces restaurant management mobile app

August 8, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has introduced a restaurant management mobile app, available on the iOS platform.

Farmer Boys opens in Gardena, Calif.

August 8, 2014

Farmer Boys is opening a new restaurant today at 641 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. in Gardena, Calif. Grand opening events will continue through Aug. 10.

An organic Barbecue Bacon Cheddar Burger? Elevation Burgers adds one to the menu

August 8, 2014

Elevation Burger is expanding its menu for the first time in five years with the addition of the Barbecue Bacon Cheddar Burger for a limited time only.

Starbucks' loyalty program now reminds customers to claim rewards

August 8, 2014

Starbucks wants to make sure customers never forget to claim one of its loyalty rewards again.

No soup for you? SoupMobiles could change that

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Low cost, powerful brand story make SoupMobiles attractive to new franchisees, CEO Lloyd Sugarman says.

Jack in the Box sales lifted by breakfast, late-night dayparts

August 7, 2014

Qdoba's quarterly same-store sales 'better than expected.'

Amsterdam Falafelshop location adding beer to its menu

August 7, 2014

Amsterdam Falafelshop's 14th Street shop at 1830 14th Street NW in Washington, D.C. is now adding beer to its offerings.

Former FBI executive assistant director to keynote ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit

August 7, 2014

A former FBI executive assistant director is on tap to demonstrate vulnerabilities in banking and payments at the upcoming event in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota restaurant hoping to reduce food, labor costs with self-order kiosks

August 7, 2014

A new fast casual restaurant in Minnesota is banking on self-service kiosks to help it deliver higher quality menu offerings with speed, accuracy and…

Chipotle unveils chef and music lineup for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth festival

August 7, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced recently the celebrity chef and music lineup for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth on Oct. 18 in Irving, Texas, at Lake Carolyn.

Taco Cabana spicing up salsa bar with Salsa Especial! offerings

August 6, 2014

Taco Cabana is adding a rotation of new salsas to its salsa bar for a limited time.

Newk's Eatery hires industry veteran to further expansion

August 6, 2014

Newk's Eatery brand has hired franchise development veteran Chris Cheek to oversee the company's aggressive expansion plans.

Noah's New York Bagels celebrates 25th anniversary with 25-cent bagel

August 6, 2014

Noah's New York Bagels announced it will mark its 25th anniversary by offering any Bagel & Shmear for only 25 cents today.

Fiesta Restaurant Group consolidates food distribution to single provider

August 6, 2014

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company to the Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana and Cabana Grill restaurant brands, will consolidate all of its food…

University of Houston to offer PhD in Hospitality Administration

August 6, 2014

The University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management plans to begin offering a Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration in fall…

Franchising association seeks to halt Seattle’s minimum wage increase

August 6, 2014

The International Franchise Association has asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to issue a preliminary injunction preventing…

More consumers eating meals alone

August 6, 2014

New research from The NPD Group shows that consumption behaviors in the U.S. are shifting and are more individualized than previous generations. More than 5…

Financial analysts predict downward spiral of QSR burger brands

August 6, 2014

Are burgers and fries no longer American staples? Some financial analysts predict that will soon be the case.

A look at some international fast casual concepts

From poutine to crêpes, international fast casual concepts offer variety.