Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.

Nobly POS to demo mobile product with Star Micronics at Birmingham UK Coffee Festival

June 27, 2017

Star Micronics, a POS printer manufacturer, has joined forces with Nobly POS to provide an mPOS solution designed for coffee shops and mobile food and drink…

How efficient is your methodology for menu innovation?

by Juan Martinez — Principal, PLG

Menu innovation, a very important part of any concept, can be a silent killer if not done right.

Summer LTOs focus on providing healthful options

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Shrimp, fish and smoothie enhancements are popular summer LTOs.

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with Kellogg to sell breakfast offerings in grocery stores

June 22, 2017

Moe's Southwest Grill has delivered its Moe’s Breakfast Bowls to the frozen food section of grocery chains such as Walmart, Giant Eagle and Wegman's, with…

Curry Up Now celebrates grand opening of Alameda, California location

June 21, 2017

Curry Up Now — a Bay area family of restaurants, food trucks and bars — opens its sixth brick-and-mortar location, this one in a former Tava Kitcen in Alameda…

Me-n-Ed's goes out for a beer ... or 26

June 20, 2017

Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria opened a new brew-centric brand this June called Me-n-Ed's On Tap in Bakersfield, California, complete with a self-pour tap system…

Pain d'Avignon opens first café in Brooklyn

June 16, 2017

Pain d'Avignon, a retail bakery based in Cape Cod, recently opened its second retail location in Brooklyn called Café d'Avignon. The eatery offers breakfast…

Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

Charleys LTO celebrates sweet summer heat

June 2, 2017

Charleys Philly Steaks is putting a little more heat in the months ahead with its sweet heat BBQ steak Philly, a news release said. The sandwich comes with…

Modern Market to open second Phoenix location June 3

May 31, 2017

Modern Market has announced its second Phoenix area location, opening June 3, 2017 at 4901 E. Ray Rd., Suite 100 in Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center. The new…

From wobbly table fixes to herbal refrigerators, innovation was on display at NRA (Part 1)

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 45,000 buyers in the restaurant industry hit Chicago this week to check out the thousands of products and services on display at the National…

Because "cowboys" eat salads, too

May 24, 2017

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is celebrating  National Salad Month by putting a favorite former LTO on the menu permanently, a news release said. 

Cousins pushes pork aplenty for summer

May 17, 2017

Pork is the star of two summer LTOs at Cousins Subs, one an old favorite and another making its debut at the chain, a news release said. 

The anti-app: why messaging is the new loyalty program

More than 60 percent of smartphone users download an average of zero apps every month, and most of those are opened only once. Roughly 75 percent of consumers…

Why 367 more days? A debriefing on the menu labeling delay

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Taking a step back from the new year-long extension in enforcement activation for menu labeling, brands need to give some thoughts to the road ahead and their…

Caffeine-infused bagel perks up Einstein Bros menu

May 4, 2017

Caffeine addicts have a new way to get their fix, thanks to the Espresso Buzz Bagel.

Carolinas' Shuckin' Shack finds recycling shells sells

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

Oyster restaurants are at the forefront of a shell-recycling movement that not only may again make Chesapeake Bay a hotbed of oyster activity but also serves…

4 mistakes killing your food cost margins

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Every step of the food production process has to be watched carefully in order to control costs. A veteran restaurateur offers four potential mistakes that can…

Rubio's Coastal Grill axes artificial flavoring, food coloring from menu

May 1, 2017

Rubio's Coastal Grill has removed artificial flavors and food coloring from its core menu. These changes are part of its "Made With a Mission" slogan…