Maui Wowi promotes corporate responsibility with Team Karma

April 10, 2014

Maui Wowi, the Greenwood Village, Colo.-based coffee and smoothie franchisor, has launched Team Karma, a  philanthropic initiative designed to get corporate…

Tennessee honors first REAL Certified foodservice establishments

April 10, 2014

Through a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Health and the United States Healthful Food Council, Eat REAL Tennessee has announced the state's…

BoeFly's ZeeQual to assist Wayback franchise candidates

April 10, 2014

Wayback Burgers has partnered with BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting small business borrowers with lenders. BoeFly's ZeeQual solution will help…

Garbanzo opens 30th location

April 10, 2014

Phoenix is home to Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill's 30th location. The new restaurant opened this week at 4575 E. Cactus Road in Suite 140 and is the second…

Johnny Rockets launches BYOB option

April 10, 2014

Johnny Rockets is releasing a Build-Your-Own-Burger ordering option, according to accompany press release. With a price point starting at $5.49, guests will…

Free webinar teaches restaurant operators how to cash in on tax credits

April 10, 2014

The free webinar, "Cash in on Hiring Tax Credits: How to get $1,200 back for 1 out of every 5 new hires," hosted this week by FastCasual.com and PeopleMatter…

MOOYAH opening in Kuwait

April 10, 2014

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has opened its first restaurant in the State of Kuwait. Located in the Al Mahboula area south of Kuwait City, the restaurant…

Panera undergoes digital makeover

From mobile payment options to digital ordering, the bakery-chain debuts Panera 2.0.

QSR Automations launches DineTime guest management solution

April 9, 2014

QSR Automations has introduced its new guest management solution, DineTime. According to a company news release, DineTime enables smaller-scale establishments…

Genghis Grill invades California

April 9, 2014

Genghis Grill has finally reached the Golden State, opening its first California location Feb. 24 at the Mira Mesa Shopping Center in San Diego, according to a…

California Tortilla hosting Tax Day promo

April 9, 2014

California Tortilla is giving customers free chips and queso this Tax Day on April 15, according to a company press release.

Smashburger making Manhattan debut

April 9, 2014

Smashburger will open its first Manhattan restaurant tomorrow next to the Empire State Building at 10 W. 33rd St., between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, according…

Saladworks looking for growth partner

April 9, 2014

Saladworks is working to identify strategic investors to facilitate its next phase in growth, said John Scardapane, who founded the brand in 1986. It now has…

Mama Fu's updates 'Black Market' menu

April 9, 2014

Mama Fu's Asian House has launched a new version of its Black Market Menu that it first released in 2012, according to a company press release. Exclusive to…

Orange Leaf launches kiosk design

April 9, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has signed its first kiosk-store agreements with franchisees in both the U.S. and abroad. Initial kiosks are slated to open in malls…

Corner Bakery spreading throughout Orlando

April 9, 2014

Corner Bakery Café has signed a new multi-unit development agreement with Holm Bake LLC, headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., which plans to open its first of…

Have burger chains reached their peak?

Smaller, regional brands have seen an increase in sales, while sales at their larger QSR counterparts are falling.

Stop that tweet! Millennials just like everyone else

by Tracy Aiello Henderson — publicist, Center Reach Communication

The younger demographic trusts word of mouth, but considers 'digital word of mouth' the same as a call from mom.

GRILLiT taking on Nevada

April 8, 2014

GRILLiT today announced that it has completed an agreement to develop a presence in Nevada. The rights were obtained for a total cash consideration of $75,000…

Newk's opening 10th company-owned unit

April 8, 2014

Newk’s Eatery will celebrate its 10th anniversary by opening a new store Monday in Midtown Little Rock, Ark. The new location will be the 10th company-owned…