Jimmy John's opens first Massachusetts store

June 20, 2014

According to eater.com, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is opening its first shop in Massachusetts. Renovations have begun at the new location, the Flats on D…

Baja Fresh getting real-time digital, mobile feedback through Sparkfly

June 20, 2014

Baja Fresh is partnering up with Sparkfly for real-time analysis of their digital and mobile promotions.

Cascades launches environmentally-friendly food packaging line

June 20, 2014

The packaging company Cascades recently announced the launch of Respak, a new environmentally-friendly food packaging line.

Bibigo reopening updated LA-area restaurant

June 20, 2014

Bibigo announced plans to reopen its revamped Century City Mall location on June 25.

Exploring the role of whole grains in the food industry

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'If you can pronounce the ingredients, it's probably good for you,' said Cynthia Harriman, director at Oldways and The Whole Grain Council.

Dickey's adds chief brand officer to communicate 'basics done right'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Christie Finley aims to deliver consistent customer experience as company expands rapidly coast to coast.

Bruster's CEO talks about the brand's anniversary, growth and proprietary operating system

Sahene is also heading up a relatively new Philly Cheesesteak concept called Wit or Witout, which recently opened its third store and has sold its first two…

Lavu iPad POS adds scheduling tools for employees

June 19, 2014

Lavu Inc. has added new features to its mobile iPad POS software, including an Employee Portal that allows employees to view schedules online and trade shifts…

My Ceviche, Heidi's Brooklyn Deli partner with nutritional consultancy firm

June 19, 2014

Two regional fast casual brands have partnered with MenuTrinfo, a nutritional analysis and training firm. Florida-based My Ceviche and Denver-based Heidi's…

Earl of Sandwich’s new prototype includes dinner, delivery platforms

June 19, 2014

Earl of Sandwich has opened its 28th restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla., which features a new design developed to "execute an enhanced product…

Schlotzsky’s new loyalty app features friend-referral rewards

June 19, 2014

Schlotzsky’s has launched its Lotz4Me Guest Rewards mobile app nationwide. The company said in a news release that it is the first platform in the fast casual…

Fired Pie plans to double store count by fall

June 19, 2014

Arizona-based Fired Pie has announced plans to double its store count by the fall, going from four units to eight.

Mooyah opens two Silicon Valley locations

June 19, 2014

The Silicon Valley Business journal reports that Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes will open its first South Bay, Calif., location next month, and plans to…

Bruegger’s Bagels, Caribou Coffee open fourth co-location in Minneapolis

June 19, 2014

Bruegger's Bagels and Caribou Coffee will open their fourth co-branded coffeehouse bakery on June 25 at the Shops at Wedgewood in Maple Grove, Minn.

Wayback Burgers opens two additional nontraditional locations

June 19, 2014

Wayback Burgers recently announced the opening of two stores in nontraditional locations: a Navy base and a sports and entertainment arena.

5 ways to ramp up your restaurant's customer service

Customers are now much more likely to make a comment about your business via social media where they can either gloat or vent their frustrations to an…

Breakfast drives 6 percent increase in bacon servings

June 18, 2014

Americans’ love affair with bacon isn’t showing any signs of fading. According to new research from The NPD Group, U.S. consumers ate about 1.1 billion…

Diversified Foodservice Supply acquires Restaurant Parts & More

June 18, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply has acquired Restaurant Parts & More LLC. According to a joint statement from the companies, the addition of RPM to the DFSI…

Handful of California restaurants earn nutrition-based certification

June 18, 2014

The United States Healthful Food Council announced California’s first restaurants to achieve REAL Certification. They include: Nopa, The Plant Café Organic…

Paytronix launches rewards solution for multiunit chains

June 18, 2014

Paytronix Systems Inc. has introduced its new EXPRESS Pilots program designed specifically to help restaurant and retail chains create and deploy a new rewards…