Zomato restaurant discovery service launches in Canada

October 21, 2014

Zomato plans to expand across Australia, Europe, South-East Asia, the Middle East and the Americas in the coming months.

Dickey's opens six new units

October 21, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the openings of six new locations in Texas, New Mexico, California and Maryland.

Planet Smoothie seeks Florida franchisees

October 21, 2014

The company is looking for franchise partners to expand in the six Orlando areas, as well as Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ocala and Lakeland.

Mahana releases tool for mobile payment benchmarking

October 21, 2014

Restaurants can benchmark their implementation, use and acceptance of emerging mobile payment technologies against the industry using Mahana's Payment…

Uncle Maddio's inks first deal in the Northeast

October 21, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has awarded its first multiunit franchise agreement deal in the Northeast, with five units planned for Pittsburgh within the next…

Chipotle's strong showing demonstrates fast food 'out of touch' with consumers, says Ells

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 21, 2014

The 20-something brand has demonstrated it can spend more on ingredients, charge a fair price and generate outstanding business results, the co-CEO says.

Top 100: People – Carlos Guerra, Giraffas

October 21, 2014

Carlos Guerra, founder of Giraffas, is number 12 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Modmarket continues Lone Star expansion

October 20, 2014

Modmarket anticipates opening two additional Texas locations in Q1 2015.

Restaurant group applauds President Obama's payment security executive order

October 20, 2014

On Friday, President Obama signed an executive order aimed at enhancing security measures for federal credit cards. He also urged retailers and banks to do the…

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opens 35th location

October 20, 2014

To celebrate the 35th location, Firebirds will offer a $10 Gift to You card with every $50 gift card purchase.

Lavu iPad POS partners with Staples for restaurant bundle availability

October 20, 2014

Lavu Inc. has partnered with Staples Inc. to offer its restaurant POS for purchase on Staples.com. The single-terminal hardware bundle ships with cash drawers…

Mediterranean Brands receives foodservice innovation award

October 20, 2014

Falafel Scoop and Go was awarded third place finish in the foodservice category at the Prepared Foods- New Products Conference.

Starbucks set to roll out mobile ordering in 2015

October 17, 2014

Starbucks will roll out mobile order and pay across the US in 2015, according to a statement for the coffee giant.

Pay increases, dress code updates in the works for Starbucks partners

October 17, 2014

In a letter to Starbucks partners in the US, COO Troy Alstead outlined a number of personnel policy updates and perks that will take effect over the next…

Jamba Juice, Hamilton Beach enter licensing agreement

October 17, 2014

Hamilton Beach will develop, market and sell Jamba Juice appliances at select retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill raising money to send cancer survivors to camp

October 17, 2014

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill will use donations from its "Garbanzo Bean Day" to send young adult cancer survivors to First Descents outdoor adventure programs.

Vegas Five Guys first to offer shakes on West Coast

October 17, 2014

The shakes are built on a vanilla base with 10 different mix-ins.

Chipotle expands vegan offering throughout South, Southeast

October 17, 2014

Sofritas will become a permanent menu item in all US Chipotle restaurants by the end of the year.

BurgerFi debuts 'Cereal Killer' frozen dessert

October 17, 2014

The Cereal Killer will feature chocolate custard, chocolate chips and chocolate cereal, raspberry sauce and candy corns, and will sell for $5.57.

NCR mobile POS adds remote pay, order ahead with Apple Pay support

October 17, 2014

The NCR Silver mobile point-of-sale system for small businesses is now offering remote payment and order ahead capabilities that are compatible with Apple Pay.