NRA adds staff to communications department

July 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has hired a new media relations manager in its communications department, and has also created a new position dedicated to…

GrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine

July 17, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.

NRA's Educational Foundation establishes new scholarship fund

July 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that it has established a scholarship fund in the name of the late Stephen P.

Meatheads opens 12th Illinois unit

July 17, 2013

Meatheads is opening its newest unit Monday. The new restaurant in Barrington, Ill., is the chain's 12th location in Illinois.

Chipotle launches upgrade to iPhone ordering app

July 17, 2013

Chipotle has teamed with Blue Rocket, a custom mobile app development firm, to develop a major release of the Chipotle iPhone Ordering app, its first major…

Does your call for help bring hackers to your door?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Hackers have targeted help desks because they know that the people who provide you support have the access into your systems that they want to exploit.

The anti-Robin Hood approach to inventory control

If you are confronted with peculiar and unexplained issues with cash management or inventory control, look beyond the 'usual suspects.'

Starbucks sues meat vendor over tainted ham

July 16, 2013

Starbucks claims its meat vendor owes it nearly $5 million after the coffee chain had to trash thousands of spoiled ham sandwiches from its shelves on three…

Report: Restaurants expected to lose market share to retail meals

July 16, 2013

Home meal replacements or prepared foods from supermarkets, drug stores and other retail outlets will continue to capture share of the meal/snacks market by…

Massachusetts Restaurant Association names new CEO

July 16, 2013

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) has named restaurant veteran Bob Luz as president and CEO. After 24 years, Peter Christie is retiring.

Pie Five solidifies Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma deals

July 16, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc, has awarded franchise rights to two veteran restaurant groups that will introduce the brand to…

Synergy plays key role in DC's 1st fast casual Thai concept

July 16, 2013

Tom Yum District, Washington' D.C.'s first fast casual Thai restaurant, opened recently with great success, said Danny Bendas, partner and co-founder of…

Boneheads appoints new director of franchise support

July 16, 2013

Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, an Atlanta-based fast casual concept, has named Bryan St. George as its new director of franchise support. In the…

McAlister's bringing back Free Tea Day

July 16, 2013

McAlister's' more than 315 restaurants in 23 states expect to serve more than 320,000 glasses of Famous Sweet Tea on July 25, the chain's fifth annual "Free…

Chipotle veteran joins Luna Grill

July 16, 2013

Luna Grill, a San Diego-based Mediterranean restaurant, has hired Daniel Lowe as its director of operations.

Suzy's Swirl teams with 9-year-old to fight childhood cancer

July 16, 2013

Fourth-grader Sydnie Bayles is partnering with Chicago's Suzy's Swirl to raise funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. She and her mom, Morreen Bayles…

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Live Basil Pizza, Smashburger set to open at L.A. Live

July 15, 2013

Consumer Concept Group (CCG) and AEG announced today that the Denver-based restaurateurs would be bringing three of their brands to the L.A. LIVE sports and…

Restaurants on the Run merges with food delivery service

July 15, 2013

Restaurants on the Run (ROTR.com), has completed its merger with Dining Express Delivery (742-Dine), an Oklahoma-based restaurant marketing and food delivery…

Caliburger to host music event at new China location

July 15, 2013

Classical cross-over violinist Caroline Campbell will perform at Caliburger's newest location this week in Shanghai, China. Campbell has shared the stage with…