Foodservice event being covered in real time via Google Glass

April 14, 2014

The Washington Restaurant Association's 2014 Northwest Foodservice Show, which kicked off Sunday and continues throughout today, is featuring Google Glass live…

March sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry

April 14, 2014

March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…

Menchie's opens new Wisconsin store

April 14, 2014

Menchie's has opened its newest store in Manitowoc, Wis., located at 4550 Calumet Ave., according to a company press release.

Japanese restaurant review site expands to Chicago

April 14, 2014

Japanese restaurant review site Tabelog.com is in the process of rolling out its U.S. version to Chicago. It debuted in the domestic market last April in New…

Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified

April 14, 2014

The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…

Uncle Maddio's expanding Florida presence

April 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is growing to Jacksonville and Gainesville, Fla., after signing a franchising agreement with Kevin Gartner, who operates several…

3 reasons why restaurants need mobile, cloud technology

Restaurants must weave mobile and cloud technology into a single command center that can run a global franchise or a local restaurant.

Zoe's Kitchen prices IPO

April 11, 2014

Zoe's Kitchen has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,833,333 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $15 per share.

Costa Vida making waves in Colorado

April 11, 2014

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill opens its third location in the State of Colorado Monday. Grand Junction will welcome the first Costa Vida restaurant to the…

Cajun chicken spices up Charleys Philly Steaks menu

April 11, 2014

Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks restaurant concepts are adding a Cajun Chicken sandwich for a limited time. The sandwich will be available at…

Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…

NRA solidifies inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit lineup

April 11, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has finalized the full line-up for its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit, which is May 19 during the NRA Show in Chicago.

Seamless dining: The gamified restaurant experience

If done correctly, gamification can create a loyal customer base, attract new diners and promote efficiency.

PizzaRev, Buffalo Wild Wings partnership called 'Deal of the Year'

April 10, 2014

The strategic partnership formed between PizzaRev and Buffalo Wild Wings was selected as the top investment 'Deal of the Year' by Franchise Times magazine.

Kids LiveWell names healthy recipe challenge winners

April 10, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative showcasing restaurants…

Hungry Howie's plants flag in New York

April 10, 2014

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza is expanding its national presence with its first restaurant in the state of New York in the Bronx neighborhood of New York…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans Northern California entry

April 10, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will soon be entering Northern California with six locations set to open throughout the next nine months.

Schlotzsky's making Tax Day 'Lotz Better'

April 10, 2014

In the spirit of making life "Lotz Better," Schlotzsky's wants to ease tax day stress. On April 15, the home of The Original round toasted sandwich will offer…

Habit opening fourth Utah unit

April 10, 2014

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its fourth Utah location May 1 in Sandy, Utah. The California-based restaurant, which has nearly 100 units across the nation…

Giardino boasts nine consecutive quarters of positive comp sales

April 10, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads has experienced nine consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales after posting an 8 percent increase throughout the first…