Jersey Mike's Subs makes a big give to charities

March 27, 2017

The 1,200 Jersey Mike's Subs locations will donate all proceeds to charity on March 29 as part of its seventh annual Month of Giving fundraiser, according to a…

Fat Biscuit offers up a free breakfast

March 27, 2017

Fat Biscuit will offer all its Lynnfield, Massachusetts guests a free breakfast on March 30, according to a press release.

Couple expands Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Colorado

March 27, 2017

Craig and Dianne LeMieux, area developers for Tropical Smoothie Café, are leading an initiative to grow the concept in Colorado, specifically targeting Denver…

J. Gumbo franchisor sees significant growth

March 27, 2017

Gumbo Growth LLC has opened three J. Gumbo's locations and plans to open two more, one in April and the other in May, according to a press release.

Togo's opens additional San Francisco Bay area location

March 27, 2017

Ali Navabpour, an 18-year Togo's franchisee, has opened his second location in the San Francisco Bay area town of Fremont, according to a press release.

How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 2: how the solution came to be

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While self-serve kiosks allow corporate dining locations to eliminate the cashier and improve the speed of service for customers, there had been no…

Capriotti's readying first Indiana location

March 24, 2017

Brother-franchisee team Andrew and Ryan Bonnell will open their first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Indianapolis, according to a press release. The unit is also…

CoreLife Eatery partners with industry veteran

March 24, 2017

CoreLife Eatery will open 10 locations in Indiana with the help of restaurant industry veteran Melissa Rohwer, according to a press release.

Beehive Kitchen opens in Ft. Lauderdale

March 24, 2017

Centurion Restaurant Group's newest concept, Beehive Kitchen, will open on March 29 in Fort Lauderdale, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken puts mobile pay into action

March 24, 2017

Cowboy Chicken announced its new app, available in the Apple App store and the Google Play Store, according to a press release. The app was designed by…

American Council of the Blind sues Eatsa over kiosk and app access

March 24, 2017

The American Council of the Blind has sued Eatsa, a fast-food chain that uses automated self-service kiosks and ordering apps, over insufficient access…

3 pizza concepts adopt Punchh platform

March 23, 2017

Punchh, a restaurant technology platform, added MOD Pizza, Pizza Inn and PizzaRev in the second half of 2016, according to a press release.

Dillas Quesadillas opens another Dallas location

March 23, 2017

Dillas Quesadillas, brainchild of Kyle Gordon, former managing partner at Raising Canes, will open its second location in the Dallas area on April 14…

Pita Pit adds 12 business coaches to franchisee field support system

March 23, 2017

Pita Pit franchisees can now tap 12 business coaches which are now part of the franchise support system, according to a press release.

The Carving Board kicks off franchising initiative

March 22, 2017

The Carving Board Sandwiches is looking to capitalize on recent growth initiatives in California and Dubai by partnering with local franchisees in cities…

Gyroville debuts delivery service with UberEATS

March 22, 2017

Gyroville and UberEATS are teaming up to offer the Mediterranean fast-casual concept's new delivery service at all its locations, according to a press release.

Uberrito to give away food, help schools at new location

March 22, 2017

To celebrate its newest location in the Phoenix area on March 23, Uberrito is launching a giveaway of a free meal to the first 100 customers, along with other…

3 ways to reach Millennials

Are you capitalizing on the fact that Millennials check their phones up to 43 times a day, and nearly half think brands should offer loyalty programs and allow…

Chipotle launches video series aimed at kids

March 22, 2017

Chipotle today released "RAD Lands," an original video series about food geared to kids between the ages of 7 and 10. The show is available exclusively on…

Dickey's adds Hawaiian location

March 21, 2017

Oahu said aloha to Dickey's Barbecue Pit as part of a new franchise agreement on the Hawaiian island, according to a press release.