Dickey's new LTO goes for the whole thing

July 29, 2016

Dickey's will offer a new LTO in August called a Chicknic Pack. The multi-person meal includes a whole smoked chicken, two sides, four rolls and barbecue sauce.

Holler & Dash biscuit shop announces 2 new locations

July 29, 2016

Holler & Dash biscuit house will open new locations in Tennessee and Florida by year's end, according to a news release. 

Corner Bakery Cafe serves up Italian menu items

July 29, 2016

Corner Bakery Cafe announced new menu items, including the Italian Classic Sandwich and the Rustic Italian Panini, in a company press release. The new…

Firenza begins targeted expansion

July 28, 2016

Firenza Pizza signed a development agreement for five new units in North Carolina, according to a company press release. The locations will be developed over…

Dickey's BBQ to open San Antonio unit

July 28, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit will opened a new location in the Alamo Ranch community of San Antonio and celebrate with a month of promotional giveaways, according to…

Newk's slices up new sandwich bread

July 28, 2016

Newk's Eatery is replacing its standard bread choice for five sandwiches with a new 11-grain wheat bread, beginning on Aug. 1, according to a company press…

Learning from the best and the worst restaurant apps

Nearly half of the top 100 restaurant chains don't have a native app, even though consumers expect one. Gleaning wisdom from over 1 million app reviews has…

Penn Station partners with Elara to feed hungry

July 27, 2016

In their One Case One Meal campaign, Penn Station East Coast Subs and Elara joined together to offer one meal to a person struggling with hunger for every case…

Fazoli's celebrates National Lasagna Day with special deal

July 26, 2016

National Lasagna Day is just around the corner, and Fazoli’s announced a special offer for guests to celebrate. According to a company press release, any…

Smoothie system sales down, the NPD Group finds

July 25, 2016

Dollar sales of smoothie makers declined during the first part of 2016, a press release said. According to the NPD Group, a global information company, dollar…

Historic 1st FAA-approved food delivery? Of course, it's a Slurpee and a doughnut

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

Just how long do we have before these autonomous flying delivery trucks fill our skies like a perpetual "day of the locusts"?

Costa Vida reveals 2016 growth

July 22, 2016

In the first two quarters of this year, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill said the brand signed 14 franchise agreements, according to a news release. The chain…

Firehouse Subs donates $1 million to AED campaign

July 22, 2016

Firehouse Subs announced in a news release that not only hahs it opened its 1,000th restaurant, but to celebrate, it has donated $1 million to the AED…

Chicken Salad Chick moves into Georgia

July 22, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Georgia location on Aug. 2 in Warner Robins on Watson Boulevard. The franchise will be overseen by Lanier and Rob…

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe opens 50th location

July 22, 2016

Kneaders Bakery and Café now has 50 locations, after opening its Phoenix, Arizona cafe recently. The chain is planning to open a total of 55 stores this year…

Dickey's Barbecue hosts event for first responders

July 22, 2016

Originating in Dallas in 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sept. 17 with an invitational barbecue showdown, Battle of the…

AhiPoki Bowl opens 6th location

July 21, 2016

AhiPoki Bowl announced the opening of its newest location on July 22 in Moreno Valley, California at 12510 Day Street, Suite A. This unit is the first to open…

Yogurtland stirs up some new talent

July 21, 2016

Yogurtland announced in a company press release the addition of two new executive team members, John Wayne Carlson as vice president of development and Chad…

Why your app isn't appealing to your customer base

Not all apps are created equal, and consumers don't have the patience to wait while you to get it right.

Six ways your restaurant's reputation is affecting your online orders

by Alex Membrillo — CEO, Cardinal Web Solutions

As technology makes it easier for your customers to order online, it also makes it more important than ever to manage your restaurant's reputation.