Delivering a Better Burger

An Austin, Texas-based restaurant chain sees an immediate improvement in order times and guest satisfaction scores after deploying LRS’ Table Tracker.

Cosi reports slight sales bump

September 9, 2015

Cosi reported a 1 percent increase of system wide comparable restaurant sales.

How restaurant chains can increase profits by improving energy and operational efficiency

By implementing device-level monitoring of energy consumption, chains gain unmatched visibility into the devices running their restaurants and can easily…

Zoës increases sales during Q2, announces partnership with party planner

September 2, 2015

Zoës Kitchen has reported comparable restaurant sales grew 5.6 percent and total revenue increased by 30 percent to $54.5 million during Q2.

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants

August 31, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

GRILLiT names new CEO

August 26, 2015

GRILLiT’s Ghazi Hajj has resigned as CEO and has been replaced by Henry L. Klein.

Chipotle hiring on 4,000 workers

August 24, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill will host its first National Career Day on Sept. 9 with the goal of hiring 4,000 employees.

Marco’s Pizza cooks up more than menu items in new test kitchen

August 21, 2015

As part of a new corporate training facility, the Marco's Pizza test kitchen is being utilized to improve the chain's menu and employees' skills.

Dickey’s Barbecue selling products in grocery stores

August 21, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is selling its signature buttery rolls in 180 Jewel-Osco grocery stores throughout the Chicagoland area.

Newk's promotes Alan Wright to CMO

August 20, 2015

Newk’s Eatery has named Alan Wright as its chief marketing officer

CONNECT: Does your mobile experience offer 3 crucial things?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Three components are necessary for a successful mobile experience.

Zenput plugs in new task-management features to drive consistent store experience

August 18, 2015

Streamlined project management features promise to save time and money.

Buffalo Wild Wings kicks off 'Football Rich' campaign

August 17, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings says it's enhancing guests' football experience.

Bright White Paper releases 'easy, safe' sign-hanging solution

August 17, 2015

Menus, hours and other important restaurant information can now be safely stored in magnetic-lined frames, according to Bright White Paper Company.

NRA announces alignment with Zip Schedules

August 14, 2015

Zip Schedules provides a stream-lined system for operators and managers to create clear, manageable employee schedules.

Southern Concepts reports Q2 sales up 27%, fast casual concept growing

August 13, 2015

Southern Concepts Restaurant Group reported restaurant sales up 27 percent over the same year-ago quarter to $1.8 million, driving gross profit of $12,00…

Schlotzsky’s taps ex Back Yard Burgers COO as global marketing VP

August 12, 2015

Schlotzsky’s has appointed Monte Jump as its VP of global marketing.

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana on mission to double off-premise business

August 11, 2015

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, which operates Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical, has set a goal to double its current off-premise business over the next 10 years