Fresh To Order opens in Knoxville, Nashville

August 22, 2013

Fresh To Order has moved into Tennessee with territory launches in Knoxville and Nashville and has continued expansion in Chattanooga, where the chain…

Study: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained

August 22, 2013

Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…

Crispers names new CEO

August 22, 2013

Florida-based Crispers has hired Dawn Voss as CEO. She formerly the Chief Administrative Officer of Noodles and Company, which went public in June of this…

10 tax tips to save restaurateurs money

The best guarantee of consistently low tax bills this year, next year and so-on down the road is tax planning now. Don't wait until the end of the year.

5 ways mobile apps can increase revenue

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

People are choosing smartphones over using their desktop to research menus, get directions and find nearby restaurants. In 2012. more than 1 billion…

New food truck rental website launched

August 21, 2013

FoodTruckRental.com has been launched, with an objective of connecting food truck owners and renters worldwide.

OrderUp now offering mobile ordering from local restaurants

August 21, 2013

OrderUp has launched its new OrderUp mobile app, available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show set for September

August 21, 2013

The 42nd Annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is set for Sept. 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and will feature the…

Salsarita's debuts new dessert

August 21, 2013

Salsarita's debuts a new dessert today called Poquitos, Salsarita's take on the traditional Mexican favorite churro. Realizing the lack of variety offered on…

How new technologies transform guest experience

Technology has transformed every part of the guest experience from the way hungry diners select an eatery to the way they order their meals and the way they…

Zoës Kitchen rolls out party packs

August 21, 2013

Zoës Kitchen is now offering a way for party hosts to spend less time in the kitchen cooking for their guests. The chain, according to a company press release…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza targets Detroit for growth

August 20, 2013

California-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that its franchisee, Blaze Midwest Inc., will open a location in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak, Mich., in…

Menu labeling and the fight against obesity

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

How can diners make responsible, healthy choices when they don't have the information they need?

Quiznos signs development agreement for Nicaragua

August 20, 2013

QSR International has signed a three-unit Quiznos development agreement for the country of Nicaragua with Industria de Comida Rápida S.A., managed by Bergman…

Pie Five Pizza brings back seasonal Hatch Chile Pie

August 20, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is bringing back the spicy Hatch Chile Pie. The seasonal offering is available now through Sept. 29, and was brought back due to popular demand.

Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation names new VP

August 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Steven Kramer has been named vice president of Communications. Kramer brings…

Mobile marketing not a tech toy, it’s the height of CRM

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Many of us at Punchh once worked at Siebel Systems, a pioneer in the Customer Relationship Management market. Convincing large enterprises like banks and…

Smoothie King recognizes stores for outstanding sales

August 20, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has awarded nearly 100 stores from across its international network with the 8th annual King's Klub award. Smoothie King's most…

Williams Fresh Cafe partners with Yogurty's

August 20, 2013

Williams Fresh Cafe, a fast casual chain with 36 locations in Ontario, Canada, is teaming up with Yogurty's, the largest self-serve frozen yogurt group of…

Technomic: Cravings, value and better burgers driving burger consumption in Canada

August 20, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the overwhelming majority of Canadian consumers (89 percent) eat burgers once a month or more often — and cravings…