Cobranding Part 1: Will it work for fast casuals?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While developing the right partnership can be tricky, cobranding is a great way to add an additional revenue stream.

Juice it Up! names PR firm

February 20, 2014

Juice It Up! has named Morgan Marketing and Public Relations, an Irvine, Calif.-based, full-service marketing and public relations firm, its public relations…

Cowboy Chicken signs new 5-store deal

February 20, 2014

Cowboy Chicken has signed a new franchisee, MJY Cowboy LLC, to expand the brand to areas south of Dallas, including Cedar Hill, Waxahachie, Desoto, Lancaster…

US Foods, Sysco merger hits FTC speed bump

February 19, 2014

US Foods announced that it received a request from the Federal Trade Commission for additional information and documentary materials in connection with its…

ProfitSolve app assists with competitive wine pricing

February 19, 2014

Fetzer Vinyards has announced the launch of ProfitSolve, a mobile phone application designed to help restaurant and bar operators to optimize wine…

Panera reports Q4 earnings

February 19, 2014

Panera Bread Company reported Tuesday a net income of $54 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, for the 14 weeks ended Dec. 31. The fourth quarter fiscal 201…

Report shows improvement in restaurants' marketing efforts

February 19, 2014

New data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics shows there has been improvement in some chains' performance that may have been boosted by their marketing…

The New Avocado “Mother Sauce”

Simply pureeing fresh Avocados from Mexico creates a luscious and smooth new “Mother Sauce” that can be used on a variety of menu hits. Learn how to use this…

London sushi brand makes US debut

February 19, 2014

Wasabi, a London-based Japanese fast casual restaurant chain, is opening its first U.S. location Feb. 24, and has chosen Times Square for the debut, according…

Costa Vida making waves in Nevada

February 19, 2014

Just months after its entrance into the state, Costa Vida has announced the opening of its second location in Nevada. The new restaurant will open Feb. 26 at…

Two Chicago fast casuals install digital menu boards

February 19, 2014

Market Thyme and Market Creations, two fast casuals based in Chicago, have completed digital upgrade projects that included an installation of dynamic digital…

Top 5 reasons restaurant chains won't innovate in 2014

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The most innovation in the food industry over the past five years has been in packaging, beverages and dairy products.

Position-specific assessments added to WykeWyre hiring tool

February 18, 2014

WyckWyre and Criteria Corp have announced the integration of Criteria Corp's HireSelect assessments into WyckWyre's food and hospitality online hiring systems.

How state regulations could transform allergen awareness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Teach your staff how to identify and respond to a possible allergic reactions.

PizzaRev adds Coca-Cola Freestyle machine

February 18, 2014

Coca-Cola Freestyle will soon make its debut at all PizzaRev locations. According to a news release, PizzaRev has signed a new multi-year agreement with The…

Five ways to get the best out of Generation Y employees

Like the Baby Boomers before them, Gen Y employees will reshape the working world.

Boston Market cutting salt

February 18, 2014

Consumers often have to take restaurants' health claims with a grain of salt; however, that may prove difficult at Boston Market, according to a company press…

Ichor Restaurant Group takes customer loyalty mobile

February 18, 2014

Ichor Restaurant Group, a multi-brand operator and franchisor of 13 restaurant brands, will be the first Ohio-based chain to employ the Punchh mobile CRM suite…

YoFRESH opens in Orlando

February 18, 2014

A new YoFresh Yogurt Café opened last week in Orlando at 13651 Hunters Oak Drive under the direction of Franchisee Ayman Ismail, according to a company press…

Two airport bars going fast casual with tableside iPad ordering

February 18, 2014

Concessions International will open two new bar concepts at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport this week, both with iPad-enabled ordering…