Starbucks and King County Menu Labeling study food for thought: Consumers who opt for low-calorie items spend the same

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The menu label study showed a 6 percent overall decrease in calories per transaction, but profits did not decrease.

Study: Craveable menu items drive customer loyalty

July 10, 2013

Craveability is a major purchase driver for restaurants, with 83 percent of consumers saying that cravings are a main reason they purchase food away from home…

Hobart offers 0-percent financing on foodservice equipment

July 10, 2013

Hobart, a manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, today announced that 0-percent financing is now available on all its equipment through Dec. 31. The…

Togo's opening 6 stores in Salt Lake City

July 10, 2013

Togo's Eateries Inc., has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement in Utah. The sandwich chain plans to develop six new restaurants over the next…

CUPS celebrating Cali opening

July 10, 2013

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will celebrate the grand opening of its first California location this week at…

'Off-the shelf' Internet commercials now available for restaurants

July 10, 2013

Internet commercial provider IMercials.biz has launched "off the shelf" commercials to help restaurants promote their businesses.

MOOYAH expanding Texas footprint

July 10, 2013

Plano, Texas, is now home to a new MOOYAH. The restaurant opens this week in Plano Spring Creek at 6100 Avenue K #104C. With 34 restaurants open in Texas…

Who gets the tip; and what's all the fuss about?

How the Starbucks tip-pooling case will affect other businesses.

Jim Mizes takes the reins at Blaze

July 9, 2013

Jim Mizes is now the president and COO of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza and is responsible for leading the ongoing national expansion of the chain.

Free webinar will unlock secrets behind solid mobile marketing

July 9, 2013

Although more customers than ever have smartphones, getting their attention is tough, and getting them to love your brand is a lot tougher. Restaurant…

Survey: Restaurant salaries on the rise

July 9, 2013

Salaries for restaurant hourly and corporate positions are on the rise, according to the 2013 Corporate Compensation and Benefits survey conducted by People…

Noodles & Co. making NY debut

July 9, 2013

Noodles & Company will open its first New York restaurant at the end of the month in Westbury, Long Island. Owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises…

Garbanzo adds 2 locations

July 9, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening its second Orange County, Calif., franchise this week and its a third Maryland location Monday.

McAlister's celebrates Florida opening

July 9, 2013

McAlister's Deli is opening its newest location this month in Tampa, Fla. The unit, at 4410 West Boy Scout Blvd., opens July 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Zaxby's 'shakes up' summer menu

July 9, 2013

Zaxby's is shaking up its menu with line of premium milkshakes including past LTOs — Birthday Cake and Banana Pudding — and a new flavor, Chocolate Cookie…

Smoothie King targeting Jacksonville for growth

July 9, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. is targeting the Jacksonville, Fla., area for franchise growth. The chain already has seven stores in the market but aims to open…

5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual [infographic]

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This infographic shows how beef menu items can help increase traffic and check spend at fast casual restaurants.

Restaurants without cashiers: The Golden Gate effect

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

When the Golden Gate Bridge added technology-enabled toll transactions in March 2013, it was certainly an end to an era of toll takers, tollbooth and drivers…

FastCasual.com wants YOU

July 8, 2013

There's still time for restaurant operators to weigh in on industry trends and how they manage and operate their businesses. FastCasual.com is gathering data…

McAlister's intros summer LTOs

July 8, 2013

McAlister's Deli is celebrating summer with new limited-time promotions, including BBQ pulled pork, dessert shooters and a new twist on its Sweet Tea.