Just Salad opens in flagship Macy's store

November 13, 2014

The New York-based salad chain has 19 locations in New York, New Jersey, Hong Kong and the UAE, with more planned to open in New York and Dubai.

Restaurant Association teams up with Heartland for webinar on EMV liability shift

November 13, 2014

Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with the National Restaurant Association to present a series of restaurant-specific educational webinars. The first…

'Hidden compliance cost:' Restaurants with 50+ full-time employees must start ACA reporting in 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Though not mandated to offer health care coverage to employees until 2016, restaurants with 50 or more full-time employees are still required to track data…

Top 100: People – Don Fox, Firehouse Subs

November 13, 2014

Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs, is number 2 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: People.

Training is key for digital platform roll-out

Schlotzsky's is hoping to score in 2015 with the launch of its new game feature.

Networld Media Group to launch Virtual Currency Summit in Boston, April 2015

November 12, 2014

Renowned economic strategist Bruce Fenton, Managing Director of Atlantic Financial, has been confirmed as a featured Summit speaker.

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

Starbucks unpacks a sleigh full of holiday promotions

November 12, 2014

In addition to featuring five holiday beverages, Starbucks is rolling out a new line of drinkware and redesigned gift cards.

Dreambox digital agency adds The Habit Burger to client list

November 12, 2014

Digital agency Dreambox Creations, led by founders Dan Bejmuk and Danielle Takata, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary with several new restaurant clients.

Buffalo Wild Wings launches iHeartRadio's first branded radio station

November 12, 2014

The streaming radio station features contemporary hits blended with exclusive sports content.

Tropical Smoothie Café named a top franchise for minorities

November 12, 2014

Franchises were evaluated based on the number of operating units owned or managed by minorities as well as the number of minorities in senior management.

Saxton Group acquires McAlister's restaurant, area development rights for Austin, Texas

November 12, 2014

The acquisition makes for a total of 58 McAlister’s Deli locations that are owned and operated by The Saxton Group, which plans to add five more units in the…

BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

MOOYAH snags spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com

November 12, 2014

Salads, turkey and vegetarian options land the better burger chain on HealthyDiningFinder.com.

TooJay's appoints new CEO

November 12, 2014

Jim Vinz, formerly the president and co-CEO of Le Duff America, will oversee expansion of the Florida-based company, which currently has 26 locations.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Fuddruckers 'Autumn on a Bun' does not involve pumpkin

November 12, 2014

The half-pound turkey burger features blue cheese crumbles and house-made cranberry and apple chutney, served on customer's choice of bun.

Bruegger's Bagels adds new lunch menu in Cleveland

November 12, 2014

The new menu, featuring sandwiches, salads and soups, includes traditional deli foods like smoked salmon, pastrami and egg salad.

Jack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster

November 12, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…

Networld Media launches Bitcoin, virtual currencies website

November 12, 2014

B2B communications provider Networld Media Group has launched a new website, Virtual Currency Today, that will serve as an online resource for businesses…