Study shows 'anytime eaters' here to stay: Are you ready?

The anytime eater is upon us and many chains have found that feeding "the new normal" requires a shift away from traditional meal packaging, both in portion…

Report: Despite food-safety issues, Chipotle maintains strong emotional bond with customers

August 17, 2017

Despite Chipotle's numerous food-safety issues, the chain has managed to keep a strong emotional bond with its customers, according to MBLM, a Brand Intimacy…

Zaxby's rolling out fan engagement initiatives

August 16, 2017

Hoping to interact with fans during memorable moments in their lives, Zaxby's is launching fan-first initiatives for the remainder of the year. From five…

Wingstop debuts SMS text ordering platform

August 8, 2017

Wingstop fans can now place orders via SMS text, according to a press release.

Dickey's debuts $99 tailgate food pack

August 7, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is now offering a Tailgate Party Pack to kick off tailgate party season, according to a press release.

Captain D's debuts new meal deal promoted by D-Gulls

August 7, 2017

Captain D's is launching a series of commercials featuring the D-Gulls, Dave & Desmond, according to a press release.

Project Juice to open Berkeley unit

August 7, 2017

Project Juice announced the grand opening of its location in Berkeley on Aug. 12, according to a press release. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the…

CoreLife Eatery hires on franchise development senior VP

August 7, 2017

CoreLife Eatery has tapped Steven Corp as senior VP of franchise development, according to a press release.

Show and tell: Coolgreens demonstrates how 'picturing' community health can be profitable

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

Oklahoma-based Coolgreens defines itself through community health, and as the chain expands, it will spread that idea in a very visual way.

Pork & Mindy's debuts menu items, restaurant design

August 3, 2017

Pork & Mindy's was developed by Food Network Star and Executive Chef Jeff Mauro and recently launched a Chicago location, as well as a kid's menu…

fresh&co farm effort benefits customers, NY culinary school

August 2, 2017

New York-based fresh&co bought a 35-acre farm, renamed it fresh&co farms, and is growing a variety of produce, poultry and pork for its NYC locations…

Nando's to open 12th Chicago location

August 2, 2017

South African-Portuguese concept Nando's PERi-PERi will open its flagship Chicago location on Sept. 4, marking the 12 Nando's unit in the area, according to a…

Franchise Focus: The Flame Broiler founder discusses combining community with commerce

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Before opening The Flame Broiler in 1995, Young Lee was a sickly insurance salesman in need of a healthier diet. The lessons he's learned since then have…

Garbanzo to open location on GMU campus

August 1, 2017

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh will open a location in George Mason University's Johnson Center Food Court this September, according to a press release.

Franchising spurs Bubbakoo's Burritos record growth

July 31, 2017

Bubbakoo's Burritos credits aggressive franchising, which led to six new locations, in making 2017 its best year to date seven months in, according to a press…

Juice It Up announces Houston area growth

July 31, 2017

Juice It Up aims to expand its influence in the Houston area via several franchise deals and is planning to open eight to 10 units under development in the…

Nando's integrates with Paytronix Rewards platform

July 31, 2017

Nando's PERi-PERi locations in the U.K. and Ireland have integrated the brand's gift card and loyalty program accounts with the Paytronix platform, according…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit puts smoked sausage on Kroger's shelves

July 25, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit's smoked sausage is now available at select Houston-area Krogers as part of the continued partnership between the concept and the grocery…

Firehouse Subs beats the heat with H20 for Heroes fundraiser

July 24, 2017

Firehouse Subs will host its sixth annual H20 for Heroes fundraiser on August 5. The event was first created by Phoenix-area franchisees Jerry and Windy…

Urban Table to debut Italian dinner menu

July 24, 2017

Bread & Butter Concepts brand Urban Table is prepping a new Italian-inspired dinner menu to debut August 1, right before its sixth anniversary, according…