Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?

Charleys Philly Steak introduces new breakfast choices

July 13, 2016

Charleys Philly Steaks announced in a news release that participating U.S. locations will now include three new breakfast burritos and seasoned hashbrowns on…

Loyal customers partner with Mamoun’s Falafel

July 12, 2016

Mamoun's Falafel, the New York City Middle Eastern concept, has announced a partnership with franchisees Marina and Magdy Yacoub.

Billy Sims BBQ scores 2 new locations

July 12, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ, an Oklahoma-based concept, has announced the opening of two new stores — one at 31042 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, Michigan and the other at 181…

Smoke’s Poutinerie intros new LTO

July 12, 2016

Smoke's Poutinerie, an Ontario, Canada-based French fry concept, is offering a new limited-time menu item, the Mac Daddy Poutine.

How can a 3D-printed pizza change the world?

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

Yes, 3D printed pizzas are pretty cool, but talk to the people behind this food-printing robot and you will find it could also be a real life-changing addition…

Lenny’s 25 millionth cheesesteak means $250 for one lucky guest

July 11, 2016

Lennys Grill & Subs has sold its 25 millionth Philly cheesesteak sandwich at a San Antonio, Texas, location.

Q1 Foodservice visits on the rise

July 11, 2016

Most of the global foodservice markets, including The Big Five European Countries, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan, ended the first quarter of 2016 with an…

Togo’s new location features a giveaway with a cause

July 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries has announced the opening of its first location in Ceres, California, at 1560 E. Hatch Road. The grand opening will be Thursday, July 14th.

Portland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

July 8, 2016

LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…

80-year-old yeast + 3D printer = instant pizza satisfaction

Hold on to your rolling pins, pizza restaurateurs – things are about to get a little weird. That's because today the world's first 3D pizza printing company…

Fireside Pies teams with rapid delivery services in Dallas area

July 7, 2016

Twelve-year-old Fireside Pies is among the flock of restaurants making connections with delivery services like Uber and Amazon to deliver food in less than an…

Cousins Subs releases seared selection

July 7, 2016

Cousins Subs announced two new limited-time-only sub sandwiches featuring barbecue steak and chicken, according to a news release. 

Minsky's 40th anniversary a prime example of accomplishing a lot through one event

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

Midwestern gourmet pizza chain Minsky's got maximum promotional punch out of its 40th anniversary celebration with a campaign that not only permeated social…

Bye, bye buns: Tijuana Flats giving hamburgers a makeover

July 7, 2016

Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex restaurant is launching its 'Your Buns Can’t Handle It' campaign, offering two new menu items: cheezeburger tacos and…

Free shift-scheduling tool set to expand client base

July 7, 2016

Sling bills itself as "the only free shift-scheduling tool for non-desk employees," and it's being used by huge employers like Subway and AMC Theatres, so its…

Menu-labeling enforcement: Lessons learned from Subway

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

Nearly 20 years ago, Subway led the charge to put nutritional information about its menu items out in the open. With the May 2017 deadline fast approaching for…

Chipotle debuts latest short flick, this time a love story

July 6, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill is continuing to tell its story on film and has released "A Love Story," an animated short that tells the tale of of two characters busy…

Amazon "primes" the pump to play major role in restaurant delivery

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

It's called Prime Day and Amazon clearly sees it as a prime opportunity to make a major entry into the restaurant delivery business.

An up-and-down third quarter for two Good Times chains

July 6, 2016

Good times Restaurants, Inc. reported its third-quarter same store sales this week for the Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard quick-service chain and the…