Technomic releases Top 500 annual report

May 2, 2007

CHICAGO — The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered solid performance, posting 6 percent annual sales growth in 2006, according to data released today…

The new face of fast casual?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuzion Food Group looks to alter the restaurant landscape.

DTT Launches Smart V.I.E.W management system

April 2, 2007

LOS ANGELES — DTT Surveillance, provider of surveillance technology for the fast-food and fast-casual restaurant industry, announced the launch of its Smart…

Pretty in plastic

Move over metal, disposable tableware is stepping up.

Nextep intros new automated ordering tool

March 7, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems announced March 7 the availability of its new Web Administration product, a browser-based administrative tool for automated…

Earth-friendly fare

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As restaurants go green, options for operators grow in numbers.

HyperActive Tech, Zaxby's partner

January 25, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Zaxby's Franchising Inc., a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 350 locations throughout the southeastern United States, has named…

Giles Foodservice launches new ventless hood

October 16, 2006

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Giles Foodservice Equipment has launched an extended version of its POVH ventless hood.    According to a news release, this new option…

2006 restaurant show wraps up

The 2006 National Restaurant Hotel & Motel Show offered big-time speakers and trendsetting technologies. Even if you attended, you probably didn't see…

Edward Don and RP partner to enhance services

May 21, 2006

NORTH RIVERSIDE, Ill. — Edward Don & Company and RP & Associates announced at the National Restaurant Association Show that they have entered a new…

Selecting a restaurant consultant

The right consultant can improve your restaurant, but the wrong one can cost you money.   

Restaurant industry continues growth

March 30, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained solid in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

A look into fast-casual ovens

March 30, 2006

With more and more fast casuals toasting sandwiches, ovens are more important than ever. And there are more oven choices today than ever before. From…

Mr. Pita grows in Detroit

March 13, 2006

The Detroit News: For the past year, select Mr. Pita locations have sold their wares to Metro Detroit offices, businesses and factories from the Pita Wagon, a…

NRA: 30 months of consecutive growth

February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to improve in January, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

FOCUS Brands Inc. selects Radiant Systems

February 23, 2006

ATLANTA — FOCUS Brands Inc., the franchisor Carvel, Cinnabon and Seattle's Best Coffee in Hawaii, has selected Radiant Systems as the preferred technology…

Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers

January 25, 2006

It wasn't long ago that you had to look up the definition of "fast casual" to understand the meaning of this unique restaurant concept that is a hybrid of the…

The Gas Company offers rebates

January 18, 2006

LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) announced new rebates for energy-efficient ovens, griddles, fryers and other commercial…

Cousins chooses IRIS POS

January 17, 2006

Charlotte, NC – After a successful pilot, Cousins Subs is beginning to roll out xpient's IRIS (Intelligent Restaurant Information Systems) point-of-sale (POS…

Essential Baking Company switches biodiesel-powered trucks

December 28, 2005

The Essential Baking Company (EBC) made a major shift in its transportation fleet. The EBC implemented new B99 biodiesel delivery trucks. The bakery sold its…