5 Tried-and-True Technologies that Improve Restaurant Operations

New technologies appear on the market on a daily basis, but there are plenty of existing applications that can help operators deliver a superior experience.

Prices, wages up at Starbucks

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although some customers are feeling slighted by Starbucks' increased menu prices, employees are happy about the raises CEO Howard Schultz promised them in an…

Dickey's BBQ honors fallen Dallas officers

July 13, 2016

Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit representatives said that 50 of the chain's Dallas-area locations will take part in a fundraiser to honor the Dallas police…

Saladworks executive chef puts innovation on the menu

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Newly hired Saladworks Executive Chef shares insights into what makes the fast casual restaurant an ever-evolving concept.

Starting an evolution: Freebirds CEO discusses mobile app, redesign

Freebirds CEO Bobby Shaw discusses why it was time for the 29-year-old brand to evolve.

McAlister's is looking north

July 11, 2016

McAlister's Deli is hoping to partner with multi-unit franchise owners as it expands into Upstate New York, according to a press release.

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…

McAlister's names former McDonald's VP as new president

July 7, 2016

Focus Brands has put former McDonald's vice president, Rick Altizer, at the helm of its McAlister's Deli brand as president of the chain, according to a news…

C2 brings Newk's to Atlanta

July 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery signed a new development contract with franchisee C2 Investment Partners, LLC, according to a company news release. Brent Cann and Doug Cullinan…

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…

Buffalo Wild Wings quickly offers customers a deal

July 6, 2016

Not even discouraging sales numbers have slowed down Buffalo Wild Wings' newest deal. Buffalo Wild Wings announced in a press release a limited-time, 15-minute…

Mixt serves up new San Francisco location

July 6, 2016

Mixt is opening another location on Kearny Street today, according to a news release. This is the eighth location for the chain, which has six in downtown San…

Salata reopens franchising program

July 6, 2016

Salata, the custom salad and salad wrap chain based in Texas, is setting the stage for the chain's growth by reinstating its franchising program, implementing…

Chipotle exec turns himself in

July 5, 2016

Chipotle CDO Mark Crumpacker, who was facing cocaine-possession charges last week, has turned himself in, according to ABC News.

Au Bon Pain names new CEO

July 5, 2016

Au Bon Pain announced a change in leadership on Tuesday. The brand has named Ray Blanchette its new president and CEO, while previous president and CEO Susan…

Chipotle CDO linked to NY drug ring

July 1, 2016

Chipotle Chief Creative and Development Officer Mark Crumpacker has allegedly been linked to a drug ring, according to a story at CNBC.

Innovative Upstarts Part 2 - Toppers: A cocky brand that dares to take on the big pizza guys

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

Scrappy anti-corporate brand, Toppers Pizza, is almost daily delivering a box full of attitude to the older more iconic pie-makers in this sector.

When is it time to upgrade your POS?

by Art Julian — CEO, Cbs inc

More than half of the respondents to Hospitality Technology’s 2016 POS Software Trends survey plan to research, test or install a new POS system this year. How…

Cereal cafe bowls over Big Apple

June 30, 2016

New York City is adding some cereal to its diet. According to a company press release, Kellogg's NYC will open on Monday, July 4, and will become Kellogg's…

Video: How BWW plans to turn around sales

Buffalo Wild Wings COO Jim Schmidt expects a quick rebound for the chain that is centered around wings and sports.