Experts share insights on millennial dining-out decisions

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Shaped by user-centric devices and the Great Recession, value-conscious millennials are looking for great experiences that are friction-free.

Peet's Coffee & Tea peeks into presidents' coffee habits

September 24, 2014

Ever wonder how Honest Abe took his coffee? Peet's Coffee & Tea may have the answer for you this week.

Menchie's rakes in $350,000 for Make-a-Wish

September 24, 2014

The donations will be used to grant wishes for more than 35 children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Swarm and Revel Systems announce partnership

September 24, 2014

The integration of Swarm and Revel solutions will yield visitor traffic and sales conversion data users can use to make operational and marketing decisions.

Dickey's opens units in Texas, Nebraska

September 24, 2014

The openings will be marked with gift card and merchandise giveaways, and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches offered for $2 each.

Pie Five opens doors in Utah with food pantry fundraiser

September 24, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open a new location Friday in South Jordan, Utah, and will celebrate on Oct. 3 with a ribbon cutting and a fundraiser for St. Andrews Food…

Groupon adds restaurants to Deal Builder platform

September 24, 2014

Groupon has added features to its Deal Builder tool for merchants, expanding the platform to include restaurants and provide control over the appearance and…

Blast 825 partners with charities for grand opening

September 24, 2014

Blast 825 will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Roseville, California, with a week-long charity giving event culminating in a VIP Party on Oct.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers National Coffee Day discount for online orders

September 23, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is also bringing back Maui Mountain Roast and Pumpkin Pie Latte for a limited time.

Yogurtland brings back Pumpkin Pie froyo, introduces three new flavors

September 23, 2014

Yogurtland announced the return of Pumpkin Pie frozen yogurt and introduced three new flavors: Rocket Pop sorbet, Chocolate Pudding Pop frozen yogurt and Pink…

Dickey's opens first Cheyenne, Wyoming unit

September 23, 2014

Dickey's announced the opening of its first restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The new unit will open on Sept. 25 at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, Suite 085A.

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. names two new senior executives

September 22, 2014

The senior executive additions are part of Garden Fresh's revitalization strategy for Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes.

Five Guys in New Jersey and New York shaking things up

September 22, 2014

The brand's custom milkshake platform offers customers the chance to build their own by mixing flavor offerings – including bacon – into a vanilla base.

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will offer a free coffee on Sept. 29

September 22, 2014

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will offer a free hot or iced coffee to customers in celebration of National Coffee Day.

Hurricane Grill & Wings launches redesigned website

September 22, 2014

New site pays particular attention to the mobile user experience, the company says.

HuHot appoints new chief brand officer

September 22, 2014

Molly O'Shea has served as the chain's director of franchise development since 2005.

What did you miss at #CONNECTsummit14? Check out the highlights

#CONNECTsummit14 included mobile innovation leaders from across the spectrum: tech, restaurant, retail.

Three ways restaurants can be smarter with local schools

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Online ordering is the perfect way to remind students, parents and school administrators that you care about their needs by offering them a quick and…

Seattle Seahawks become baristas-for-a-day to raise money for charity

September 17, 2014

Seahawks coach, players served up drinks to benefit a local Seattle charity.

Blaze Pizza announces a handful of new locations

September 16, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, today announced that it will soon be opening three new locations in the greater New York/New Jersey area. The company also announced…