Menchie's celebrating Pennsylvania opening

November 14, 2013

Menchie's has opened its newest location in Butler, Pa., and is hosting a seven-day grand opening celebration Nov. 16-22, with free giveaways including…

Charleys Philly Steaks adding Asiago Chicken Caesar Club

November 14, 2013

Charleys Philly Steaks is adding the Asiago Chicken Caesar Club to its menu during the holiday season. The LTO will be offered Nov. 18 through Jan. 5, only at…

Isis opens its mobile wallet to the rest of the US

November 14, 2013

It's official: Isis is going nationwide. After fits and starts, including pilot programs in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, the carrier-led consortium is…

Is mass adoption of chicken wings killing the wing concepts?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chicken wings are popping up on menus in every restaurant sector from pizza to QSRs.

The hidden costs of delivery

Consolidation is more efficient, less time-consuming and more economical.

Five UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014

November 13, 2013

Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants:

Fundraising platform lets restaurant-goers 'dine out and give back'

November 13, 2013

A new charitable giving platform has launched that gives foodies a chance to donate to their favorite causes when they purchase gift certificates to…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

MOD Pizza plans California debut

November 13, 2013

MOD Pizza will open its first Oregon store on Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Located in the Cedar Hills Crossing shopping center in Beaverton, Ore., the 2,850-square-foot…

Corner Bakery expanding into Arizona, Wisconsin

November 13, 2013

Chipotle rolling out catering nationwide

November 13, 2013

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now offering catering nationwide just in time for the holiday season. Customers around the country can spice up their holiday…

Garbanzo testing gluten-free pita

November 13, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is testing MyBread gluten-free, pre-baked pita in its Aurora, Lone Tree and Glendale, Colo., locations now through April 2014. If…

Maui Wowi partners with Popchips

November 13, 2013

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a healthy fruit smoothie and Hawaiian coffee chain, has announced its newest wingman and snack item partner, Popchips. Maui Wowi Hawaiian…

Wingstop opens 600th unit

November 13, 2013

Wingstop's newest restaurant in Sterling, Va., marks the chain's 600th unit, according to a company press release.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf testing phone-charging stations

November 13, 2013

Powermat Technologies today launched a pilot program with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to bring Duracell Powermat wireless phone charging to consumers in the…

Starbucks isn't sorry for ending relationship with Kraft

November 13, 2013

Starbucks must pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion over a 3-year disagreement the companies had over distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores…

Pint-sized pizza joint targets non-traditional settings

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Pie Squared is a fast casual pizza concept that only takes up 200 square feet.

Black bean sliders win US Foods' Next Top Product Contest

November 12, 2013

Chef Jerrmy Gawthrop of Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville, Ark., has been named the winner of the second annual US Foods Next Top Product Contest at the World…

Epson selected for online ordering solution platform

November 12, 2013

Epson America Inc. announced at The International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show in New York City that the mobile and online ordering platform anyGuest.com has…