Uncle Maddio’s on pace to grow more than 200% this year

June 11, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced a 214-percent growth rate in 2013 and expects to open 24 more restaurant this year.

SmallCakes Cupcakery going global

June 11, 2014

SmallCakes Cupcakery has announced that its first International franchise location will open in the Aswaaq Mall in Dubai, under the leadership of new…

Sloan’s Ice Cream to expand outside of Florida

June 11, 2014

South Florida-based Sloan’s Ice Cream announced plans to expand outside of Florida this fall for the first time with a new location in San Diego’s Westfield…

La Madeleine bolsters executive team to double unit count

June 11, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café has announced plans to double the size of its U.S. footprint in select markets. The initiative will include both corporate and…

Brioche Dorée adds airport location to portfolio

June 11, 2014

Brioche Dorée, a Parisian-style urban bakery café, has signed an agreement to open at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s Delta terminal in December.

Pancheros celebrates Florida opening with $1 burritos

June 11, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its newest location this week, located in Jupiter, Fla. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will offer $1 burritos on…

bd's Mongolian Grill aims for incremental sales lift with new drink offerings

The company is broadening its craft beer selection to remain on trend.

Tropical Smoothie Café’s AUVs surpass $526K

June 10, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café today reported its average unit volumes increased to $526,403 in 2013 — a more than 5-percent jump since 2012. The AUV represents the…

Pinkberry launches three new summer-inspired flavors

June 10, 2014

Pinkberry has announced three new summer flavors — S’mores, Watermelon Cooler and Banana Split.

Noodles & Co. franchisee acquires seven additional units

June 10, 2014

Hamra Enterprises, a Noodles & Company franchisee, announced in a news release that it has completed the purchase of seven additional franchised Noodles…

UK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory

June 10, 2014

The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…

The top five Social Restaurant Podcasts

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

From using Google Glass for training, to cultivating a company culture without an office, Riggs looks at his favorite topics.

Pollo Tropical offering dads a BOGO deal

June 9, 2014

Pollo Tropical can celebrate dads with a buy-one-get-one-free 1/4 chicken meal with two sides on June 15. To redeem the offer, customers need to text “DAD” to…

Tyson submits bid to buy Hillshire for $8.55B

June 9, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. today announced it has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Company for a price of…

Zoës Kitchen Q1 comp sales up nearly 6%

June 9, 2014

Zoës Kitchen Inc. last week reported financial results for the 16 weeks ended April 21. Compared to the same period in 2013, the company reported:

Jamba Juice raises $200K for American Heart Association

June 9, 2014

Jamba Juice announced that it raised more than $200,000 during its four-week campaign for the American Heart Association. Funds were raised through the Whirl’d…

Dickey’s Barbecue marks debut in Louisville, Ky.

June 9, 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is set to make its debut in Louisville, Ky., June 12, under the leadership of David Robinson. According to a news release, Robinson is a…

Meatheads recruits Chicago Bears kicker for fundraiser

June 9, 2014

Meatheads is now offering a special burger, “The Goulden Burger,” created in honor of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould and his public charity, The Goulden…

Outlook for restaurant job growth at a 2-year high

June 9, 2014

Restaurant operators’ outlook for staffing is at a two-year high, according to new information from National Restaurant Association Chief Economist Bruce…

Biggest challenge for breakfast daypart is converting eat-at-home consumers

Americans spend only 12 minutes eating breakfast; those 12 minutes should be seen as precious by restaurant operators.