Luna Grill lands major funding for growth initiative

August 5, 2013

Luna Grill, a San Diego-based Mediterranean fast casual concept, has just secured a new store development funding facility from Commerce National Bank (CNB) of…

Restaurant industry supports redefinition of full-time employee under Obamacare

August 5, 2013

On Friday, the National Restaurant Association applauded Congressman Dan Lipinski's (D-Ill.) efforts to change the 2010 Affordable Care Act law's definition of…

Orange Leaf intros cup dividers

August 5, 2013

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is now providing guests with cup dividers to separate a 16-ounce Orange Leaf cup into two or three sections, allowing customers to…

Chicken Salad Chick adds to corporate team

August 5, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick, based in Alabama, is building on its corporate staff with the addition of Patti Evanonsky, director of training & development, and…

6 tips to pump up delivery, carryout orders

Special discounts for pick-up orders, free items with group orders and customers loyalty programs are all efficient techniques.

Why the future of marketing lies in mobile payments

by Henry Helgeson — CEO, Merchant Warehouse

For merchants, the convergence of payments and marketing should bring in new customers, increase sales from existing customers and provide more customer data.

FDA standardizes 'gluten-free' definition for food industry

August 2, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling.

Pie Five opening in the shadow of FC Dallas Stadium

August 2, 2013

Pie Five Pizza will mark its latest opening Aug. 5 at 5110 Main St., Frisco, Texas. The new restaurant will be in the shadow of FC Dallas Stadium, which…

Splick-it launches full suite of mobile marketing tools

August 2, 2013

Splick-it Inc. has launched a full suite of retention, engagement and acquisition marketing tools for its mobile and online restaurant ordering platform aimed…

Smoothie King intros new logo

August 2, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises revealed today the company's first new logo in nearly two decades. The fresh and sleek marquee serves as a symbol of the company's…

New fast casual brand hits Vegas

August 2, 2013

Braddah's Island Style Burritos, Bowls & Tacos has officially opened in Las Vegas on the Rainbow Blvd./Sahara Avenue corner in front of the Red Rock…

Focus Brands gearing up for IPO

August 2, 2013

Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…

Jamba Juice gets boost from Quaker Oats

August 2, 2013

Jamba Juice customers can now add an easy-to-blend version of whole grain Quaker Oats as a boost to any of their drinks. The Quaker boost, available for 2…

Chipotle Twitter Hack: Hit or Miss?

By Gabby Shock, community manager,  Barkley

Restaurants applaud swipe fee ruling

August 1, 2013

A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…

Uncle Maddio's has 11 new markets in development

August 1, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its newest unit Aug. 3 at 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE in Atlanta, in the Ansley Mall shopping center.

Study: Latinos' food purchases driven by family experience

August 1, 2013

A new study called The Multi-Cultural Latino Consumer finds that though Latinos are far from homogenous, diverse segments overall stay true to significant…

Schlotzsky's brings 40 jobs to San Antonio

August 1, 2013

Schlotzsky's newest restaurant is in San Antonio, opening this week at 25235 IH 10 West, Suite 101 in the Leon Springs neighborhood. The new restaurant is…

Corner Bakery Café promotes new VP of franchise sales

August 1, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe has promoted Gregg Koffler to vice president of franchise sales, responsible for the overall sales and growth of the franchise division…

Bronx welcomes Cosi

August 1, 2013

Cosi today announced that it has entered into a franchise agreement with Sodexo Management Inc. to open a Cosi restaurant in Campbell Hall at Fordham…