Indian concept opens in Chicago Loop

March 27, 2014

The Indian fast casual brand, Naansense, has opened at 171 N. Wells St., in Chicago's Loop, where Chefs Hiran Patel and Sahil Singh are serving their favorite…

SPIN! Pizza sets its sights on Central Missouri campus

March 27, 2014

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open a location in the new mixed-use student housing/retail project on the University of Central Missouri campus, in…

Amidst tighter competition, c-store visits decline

March 27, 2014

Although a number of c-stores have enhanced their food offerings to compete with limited-service concepts, a tightened grip on consumer spending and a…

'Social responsibility' important factor for restaurant consumers

March 27, 2014

Consumers want to be more informed of the food they are eating and the way in which an operator or supplier is growing or preparing their food, according to…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza debuts in Alabama

March 27, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint today will open its 19th unit in Auburn, Ala., its first in the state. The location, 339 S. College St., Suite E, is located in "The…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza spreading to Louisville

March 27, 2014

Los Angeles-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced it is expanding to Louisville, Ky., with a scheduled opening this spring.

'Mobile Evangelist of the Year' Jack Philbin will headline 2014 CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

The self-professed "mobile geek" co-founded Vibes before text messaging was even possible in the U.S.

Fastcasual.com hosting webinar on tax credits for new hires

March 26, 2014

FastCasual.com is presenting a free webinar, "Cash in on Hiring Tax Credits: How to get $1,200 back for 1 out of every 5 new hires," along with PeopleMatter at…

Private equity firm assumes ownership interest in Newk's Eatery

March 26, 2014

Newk's Holding Company today announced that Sentinel Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has made a capital investment in the Newk's Eatery…

Villa Enterprises takes over food court ops at Virginia outlets

March 26, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced it is assuming the management, operations and brand placement in the food court at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg, Va.

Buffalo's Café hosts March Madness wing promo

March 26, 2014

Buffalo's Café is offering game day deals March 27 and 28, to celebrate March Madness.

Merchant Warehouse acquires loyalty program provider

March 26, 2014

Merchant Warehouse, a provider of payment technologies, announced its acquisition of Opticard, a provider of gift and loyalty programs.

Mobile app company launches restaurant deals campaign

March 26, 2014

Mobile app SimpleDeal has launched a new, nationally targeted SimpleDeal Indiegogo campaign.

Smashburger adds to nontraditional portfolio

March 26, 2014

Smashburger has added partnerships for new airport locations in Dallas, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., in addition to its first casino location in Durant, Okla.

Dunkin', Church's Chicken, McDonald's execs honored by WFF

March 26, 2014

The Women's Foodservice Forum has named five people to its second annual Women Making Their Mark list, sponsored by Brinker International.

Panera Bread outlines digital initiatives during Investor Day

March 26, 2014

Panera Bread Co. shared some initiatives to help the brand compete in a digital and omnichannel marketplace during its Investor Day Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.

Starbucks recognized for loyalty marketing program

March 26, 2014

Starbucks was one of four companies awarded with the new bimonthly COLLOQUY Recognizes award. Tesco, Bloomgindale's and MoPals also were recognized.

Baja Fresh adds Chef Lopez to product development team

March 26, 2014

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has named Chef Roberto "Pepe" Lopez as its new director of Product Development.

Johnny Rockets expands footprint in Kuwait

March 26, 2014

Franchisee Haidar Al-Naqeeb has opened the newest Johnny Rockets in Kuwait's Divonne Restaurant Complex.

Maui Wowi seeks franchisees for Northern California growth

March 26, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is looking to expand its brand footprint throughout Northern California and will host a Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo April…