BuzzFeed exec schools restaurateurs on mastering customer engagement

Jennifer Klawin, SVP, brand strategy, West Coast for BuzzFeed, shared social media tips with restaurateurs.

Dickey's to open 2 Ann Arbor locations

February 16, 2017

Dickey's will open in two new Ann Arbor, Michigan, locations, one of which is the University of Michigan campus.

Johnny Rockets surveys international growth

February 16, 2017

Johnny Rockets is undertaking significant expansion overseas, including the opening of locations in Singapore, Mexico, Switzerland, U.K, Caribbean, Pakistan…

Tom+Chee debuts updated menu

February 16, 2017

Tom+Chee announced new menu items for its 99 locations, according to a press release.

Speedline Solutions debuts new menu management tool

February 15, 2017

Speedline Solutions is debuting a menu management system to help chains create and release a consistent menu for all locations as well as ConnectService, which…

"Say it with Starbucks" debuts in China

February 15, 2017

"Say it with Starbucks," a new mobile gifting feature, launched in China on Weixin, China's primary social media platform, according to a press release.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens another Little Rock location

February 15, 2017

Ryan Hamra will open his second Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Little Rock in early 2017 as part of a four-unit franchise deal the Little Rock resident signed with…

Slapfish signs international franchising deal with Fransmart

February 14, 2017

Slapfish announced a franchising deal in the U.K. to open 25 units over the next five years, according to a news release.

New restaurant rating system focuses on economic impact

February 14, 2017

Food industry veteran Sara Brito and entrepreneur Jeff Hermanson have collaborated to create a new rating system for all restaurants based on economic impact…

The Hummus & Pita Co. expands franchising with Fransmart

February 13, 2017

The Hummus and Pita Co. is partnering with Fransmart to expand the concept beyond its four New York City locations, according to a press release.

The Pie Hole opens first international location in Japan

February 13, 2017

Pie and coffee concept, The Pie Hole, has opened its first international location in Tokyo to tap into the growing Japanese coffee market, a press release…

Penn Station reviews 2016 growth

February 9, 2017

2016 delivered a few milestones for Penn Station East Coast Subs: a loyalty app and program, a franchise consultant program and a new training system…

Pro football player to open Dickey's unit

February 9, 2017

Professional football player Demar Dotson wants to bring barbecue to his team's city so the Tampa Bay Buccaneer teamed up with Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open a…

Juice It Up taps former franchise exec as VP of operations

February 9, 2017

John Bifone is joining Juice It Up as its new VP of operations and will direct several initiatives intended to drive Juice It Up's growth plan, according to a…

UFood Grill using kiosks to get face-to-face with customers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Facial recognition kiosks are the technological highlight of UFood Grill's first stand-alone street location.

The Chickery lands 15-unit franchising deal

February 8, 2017

The Chickery is boosting its number of locations with a 15-unit franchising deal with Fransmart in the San Francisco Bay area, according to a news release.

Juice It Up debuting new location

February 8, 2017

Juice It Up has opened its second Riverside, California location in one month under the leadership of franchisee BMB Foods, according to a press release.  

Dog Haus signs franchise agreement

February 8, 2017

American Development Partners and Dog Haus are teaming up to develop more than 300 Dog Haus franchise units over seven years in 12 states, according to a press…

90-year-old takes Pancheros' franchise of the year award

February 8, 2017

The 2016 Pancheros Franchisee of the Year Award goes to 90-year-old Bob Thomson, an entrepreneur and franchise veteran, according to a press release.

Kids these days: Using digital signage to engage millennials, Gen Z

Strategically incorporating digital signage into your business plan and brand experience will enhance marketing efforts and engage younger customers — ensuring…