GrubHub acquires LevelUp

July 25, 2018

GrubHub dropped a bit of a news bomb amidst its Q2 financial results, announcing that it had signed an agreement to acquire Boston-based mobile diner…

Blaze adds first 'shareable' side

July 3, 2018

Blaze Pizza has introduced its first "shareable" side item in the form of traditional breadsticks with a bit of a twist, called Dough Knots, a news release…

Chipotle CEO hopes to 'drive profits' by closing underperforming units, implementing 5-point strategy

June 27, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol told investors Wednesday that his growth-driven turnaround strategy includes closing up to 65 underperforming…

Dickey's makes mobile app available for Android

June 20, 2018

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit -ordering app is now available on Google Play for Android, according to a company press release.It allows customers to place and and…

Pei Wei launches small plates

June 15, 2018

Pei Wei is debuting a dessert and two small plates that pair with its house-made entrees, according to a company press release. They include:

Pita Pit revamps loyalty, delivery platform

June 14, 2018

Pita Pit has partnered with LevelUp and Olo to introduce a revamped guest loyalty program, third-party delivery and a redesigned app for order ahead, according…

Which Wich shows support for veterans

June 14, 2018

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is using its annual Flag Your Bag campaign until July 4 to show its support for active and retired men and women of the armed…

Webinar: How to give your brand an online makeover

A free, hour-long webinar focuses on the intricacies and benefits of giving your brand's online presence a "makeover."

Kahala Brands wins Paytronix 'Loyaltees Award'

June 7, 2018

Kahala Brands has won the 2018 Patronix Loyaltees Award for Marketing Innovation, according to a company press release. The brand released a Paytronix survey…

Vegas Capriotti's changes logo for Stanley Cup final

May 29, 2018

Vegas-based sandwich shop Capriotti's has changed its name to Knightriotti's and altered its logo with no capital letters to support the Vegas Golden Knights…

How Do Millennials Want to Engage with Loyalty Programs?

We recently launched CodeBroker’s Mobile Loyalty Survey. The report, based on research with 1,300 loyalty program members, has received a great deal of…

Location, location, location: What makes a good one?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Finding the best location for a restaurant is a matter of knowing about the site's people, accessibility, visibility and energy, according to Subway…

April restaurant sales best in nearly 3 years

May 17, 2018

For the restaurant industry, April did indeed bring showers, but those of increased business, according to the most recent data from TDn2K, showing that…

Marketing ROI 101: Attribution, measurement aren't the same

Sustainable marketing-driven growth relies on finding the mix of tactics that drive more incremental contribution than they cost to execute.

Social media expert: 'Don't waste time on fake influencers'

Wendy Meadley, social media expert, teaches restaurateurs how to vet social influencers and how to inspire them to create content for their brands.

Blaze, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme win big in Harris Poll

April 27, 2018

Blaze Pizza, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme took home top honors this year in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend study of favorite brands.  Here's…

Bareburger hooks up with Unidays to target Gen Z customers

April 24, 2018

In an effort to connect with more Gen Z customers, Bareburger is leveraging technology from Unidays, a student affinity network that provides student…

Pizza Hut pulls out all stops for NFL draft

April 23, 2018

New NFL sponsor, Pizza Hut, is coming on strong in its initial campaign with the Plano-based Pizza Hut enlisting NFL superstar wide receiver JuJu…

Jamba Juice adding digital menu boards

April 19, 2018

As part of Jamba Juice's store redesign and growth strategy, it has selected Sicom to provide digital displays and indoor digital menu boards.

8-month program immerses chefs in Japanese food culture

April 16, 2018

Non-Japanese chefs who want to learn the country's cuisine and sushi preparation are getting a rare chance to do so through an eight-month program through the…