Restaurant sales robust thanks to warm weather conditions

February 7, 2020

Same-store restaurant sales increased 2.3% in January, the best growth in over four years, and it was all due to mild weather conditions and historic warm…

Your Pie launches cauliflower keto crust

February 7, 2020

Keto diet adherents got a new friend in the pizza kitchen this week when Georgia-based Your Pie said it is launching a keto-friendly cauliflower crust across…

Leveraging technology to manage restaurant labor costs

Labor can make or break a restaurant, being the one variable that exists in all facets of a restaurant’s core functionality and a top concern among managers…

Fast casual in it to win it on Super Bowl Sunday

Restaurant brands are gearing up for the big game with specials and LTOs.

Snap Kitchen debuts free shipping, Whole Foods Market launch

January 31, 2020

Snap Kitchen is launching free ground shipping across 38 states and debuting its chef-prepared meals in dozens of Whole Foods Market stores across Louisiana…

Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'

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

Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…

Gloria Jean's Coffees opens Texas drive-thru

January 24, 2020

Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened a drive-thru location in Pharr, Texas.

Zoup Eatery opens in Bloomfield, Michigan

January 21, 2020

Zoup Eatery is now open for business in the Bloomfield Township, on Woodward Avenue, in Michigan. The store, according to a press release, began servings its…

C-Speak: Nestlé Professional president preps restaurant pros for year ahead

Restaurant brands often look to culinary & beverage product providers, like Nestlé Professional, when planning LTOs and trying to determine trends for…

Voodoo Doughnut teams with National Alliance to battle homelessness

January 7, 2020

Voodoo Doughtnut is partnering with the National Alliance to End Homelessness and created a new product in honor of the charitable effort.

Blendid installs its second robotic smoothie kiosk

December 31, 2019

Robotic self-serve smoothie kiosk-maker, Blendid, has  installed its second location, this one at Sonoma State University's Charlie Brown Café earlier this…

Pieology goes 'whole-hog' this holiday

December 18, 2019

Pieology is pigging out this holiday with its Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza LTO that includes hand-shredded pulled pork, red onions, cilantro and the…

Warming customers up to winter menu innovation

by Mike Sisco — CEO, Embed Digital

Menu innovation is a must for forward-thinking restaurant brands, but how do these industry leaders warm their customers up to new ingredients and meals?

Chef Chatter: Creating craveable, nutritious meals that everyone can afford

Chef Zach Thomas reveals why he left traditional chef roles behind in New York City to become an R&D chef.

Coolgreens prepping smart fridges for Dallas market

December 10, 2019

Healthy lifestyle eatery Coolgreens plans to install smart fridges in its Dallas market for the sale of salads, wraps and snacks.

Juice it Up expanding in home state

December 6, 2019

Irvine, California-based Juice It Up continues to broaden its presence in its home state with openings in Ripon and Delano, two rapidly growing communities in…

4 menu trends fast casual operators should master

These four trends are continuing to grow in popularity, and here’s how and why you should play with them on your menu.

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Zoup! broth now sold in 7,000 stores

December 4, 2019

Zoup! Good, Really Good Broth, a certified organic broth product, is now in over 7,000 stores after the brand signed up more than 2,400 new supermarket…

Cook's Tortas jumps into franchising with Fransmart's help

December 3, 2019

Fast casual Mexican sandwich brand,Cook's Tortas, is launching a franchise program with the help of development company, Fransmart.

Main Squeeze Juice expands New Orleans footprint

November 26, 2019

Main Squeeze Juice Co., which opened its initial store in New Orleans, is planning to add another location in early 2020. The store will be located at 82…