Toast POS introduces inventory solution

November 1, 2016

Toast Restaurant POS has released Inventory, a platform that manages inventory and automatically generates a variance report for restaurateurs.

Wingstop is winging into Central and South America

November 1, 2016

Wingstop, Inc. has announced plans for its eighth and ninth international market expansion, this time in Colombia and Panama.

Panda Express prepping for Japan launch

November 1, 2016

Panda Express will go global on Nov. 25 with the opening of its first Japanese store in Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki.

Starbucks goes green with community cup

November 1, 2016

Starbucks is rolling out a green cup, featuring the work of artist Shogo Ota, in all U.S. stores, in order to encourage community.

Uncle Maddio's opens 1st units in New York

November 1, 2016

Uncle Maddio's has signed a three-store development agreement with franchisee, Rajesh Parihar, to open the brand's first New York locations in the upstate…

Year-to Year-comparison proves Blaze Pizza ablaze with sales

November 1, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced year-to-date highlights that include nearly doubling the brand's system-wide sales and restaurant locations when…

Buffalo Wild Wings serving craft beer LTO from Lagunitas Brewing

November 1, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings is serving a limited-time craft beer flavor brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company. Fandom Ale is a hoppy pale wheat ale available on tap at…

Uncle Maddio's moves into Tampa area

October 28, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is opening the first of five Tampa-area restaurants in the metro area town of Lutz today on Van Dyke Road in the Northgate Square Shopping…

NFL, restaurant veteran opens second Jersey Mike's location

October 27, 2016

Former NFL player Van Jakes has opened his second Jersey Mike's location, this one at 10359 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Virtual reality tool helping restaurants develop digital content

October 27, 2016

Coates Group, a provider of kiosks, digital merchandising software and digital drive-thrus, has introduced a virtual reality tool to allow brands to physically…

Webinar: Testing digital signage systems for maximum results

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

October 27, 2016

Few restaurateurs have spare cash to risk installing digital signage without taking some time to test the technology in its various forms, locations and uses…

Wildflower Bread giving anniversary freebies

October 27, 2016

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Wildflower Bread Company is offering daily deals and a cruiser bike giveaway in its 14 stand-alone units Nov. 1- 7.

Chipotle halts growth of Asian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 27, 2016

Chipotle is getting out of the Asian fast casual market, saying this week that although it's not necessarily closing its 15 ShopHouse units in D.C., Maryland…

Back Yard Burgers raises nearly $100K for No Kid Hungry

October 27, 2016

Back Yard Burgers raised more than $92,000 for No Kid Hungry, a campaign from national non-profit, Share Our Strength, created to eliminate childhood hunger in…

Fazoli's launches new look

October 26, 2016

Fazoli's has debuted a design that was created to help keep the brand relevant. Although the chain first updated its look in 2011, it was time for another…

Fiesta Restaurant Group closes 10 Pollo Tropical units

October 26, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has closed 10 Pollo Tropical units and will rebrand up to three in Texas as Taco…

Veggie Grill raises $22M to expand brand

October 26, 2016

Veggie Grill has raised $22 million to help it grow. Investments came from Brentwood Associates, a private equity firm and existing shareholder of Veggie…

California pizza concept offers 'create-your-own' beer

October 26, 2016

A new pizza brand is setting up shop on the California coast called Blast & Brew. The fast casual Neapolitan pizza restaurant offers artisanal pizzas and…

Chipotle reports Q3 struggles, plans to rebound

October 25, 2016

Chipotle reported that its revenue decreased 14.8 percent to $1 billion over the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30.

Johnny Rockets to open 100 Australian units

October 25, 2016

Johnny Rockets is planting a flat in Australia, partnering with JR Restaurants Australia to bring 100 units to the country. The first restaurant is set to open…