Dat Dog expands franchising, corporate-owned units

January 24, 2017

Fast casual hot dog concept Dat Dog is ready to move out of New Orleans and will open two new restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to a press…

3 final-hour moves to master this year's shorter tax-filing timeframe

By Rick Roddis, president of ComplyRight Tax Solutions

Fuddruckers, TravelCenters of America open in Nevada

January 18, 2017

After signing a franchise agreement last year, Fuddruckers and TravelCenters of America opened a combined venture this week at truck stop, convenience center…

Dickey's expands in the Northeast

January 17, 2017

Southern barbecue concept Dickey's Barbecue Pit is pushing north, according to a press release. The chain signed agreements with owners and operators in…

Wahlburgers to open 100 units in Asia

January 17, 2017

Wahlburgers has signed an agreement with Cachet Hospitality Group to soon open restaurants in the Chinese cities of Hangzhou, Wuhan and Shanghai, according to…

Captain D's names CMO

January 17, 2017

Captain D's has named former Papa John's, Arby's and Pizza Hut marketing executive, Bob Kraut to its top marketing spot, according to a news release. As the…

Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 2 - costs and challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Businesses and individuals driven by a passion for serving all types of food are recognizing the opportunity to launch a food truck. While these entrepreneurs…

Charlotte served some Grabbagreen

January 16, 2017

Grabbagreen debuted its Charlotte location under the care of Jeff and Nancy Adams of JNZR Investments, according to a press release. Located at 210 East Trade…

Zoup spoons out soup in Pittsburgh

January 16, 2017

Pittsburgh soup lovers can get Zoup soups when the concept opens in Fox Chapel Plaza next month, according to a press release.

Jersey Mike's offers half off via new online ordering

January 16, 2017

Online ordering has arrived at Jersey Mike's, and customers who create an account and place their first order between Jan. 16 and Feb. 17, 2017, will get half…

5 money-saving supply chain trends for 2017

January 16, 2017

Having a solid supply chain is imperative for restaurants looking to reduce food-safety issues and to keep costs low, said Consolidated Concepts President…

Group forms to set supply chain best practices

January 13, 2017

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association is joining forces with food industry management consultancy, Kinetic12, to develop a set of best…

Dickey's to open 4 Washington locations

January 12, 2017

Texas native Dan Pelfrey was striving to bring some of his hometown barbecue to Washington, and to make it happen he signed a contract with Dickey's Barbecue…

Pei Wei adds two Thai bowls

January 12, 2017

Pei Wei is sprinkling some authentic Thai to its menu. The fast casual rice bowl concept expanded its menu after the new year with two new aromatic options…

Luna Grill taps Intalytics to drive growth

January 11, 2017

Luna Grill needed help to grow beyond its 30 units (with another 17 planned for this year), and is partnering with Intalytics in researching and analyzing new…

Rocky Mountain High Brands expanding sales internationally

January 10, 2017

Rocky Mountain High Brands is expanding internationally with sales locations in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The health conscious food and beverage concept…

Veggie Grill names CFO

January 10, 2017

Veggie Grill has named Randall Niemeyer as CFO. He will be a key leader of the brand's strategic growth and will oversee accounting, finance, IT, legal and…

Chipotle exec pleads guilty to cocaine possession

January 6, 2017

Chipotle executive Mark Crumpacker pleaded guilty today to cocaine possession, but his case will be dismissed if he attends treatment for a year, stays off…

3 New Year's resolutions to improve profitability, optimize sourcing, reduce risk

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

All restaurant brands need to make sure they have a strong supply chain and a well-developed risk management strategy. You may not be able to predict the…

Are you accounting for those holiday gift cards correctly?

by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP

For many restaurants, the holiday season bustles with promotions, parties and gift card sales. But amid the season's cheer, restaurants must account for these…