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

Jack in the Box, Qdoba report strong Q3

August 11, 2015

Jack in the Box and Qdoba reported a strong Q3.

Noodles & Company CEO: Net income, sales fail to meet expectations, progress underway

August 7, 2015

Although Noodles & Company CEO Kevin Reddy admits the chain missed the mark regarding Q2 net income and sales, he said there is considerable progress in…

Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.

Southern Concepts, Liolios Group create finance program

August 6, 2015

Fast casual barbecue restaurant Southern Concepts and Liolios Group announced in a recent press release that they were teaming up to design and execute a…

Vitaligent, GE Capital spend $11M to buy Jamba Juice units

August 5, 2015

GE Capital allotted $11 million for Vitaligent to acquire 77 Jamba Juice Units

Pita Pit partners with PAR to fuel growth

August 5, 2015

The fast casual restaurant put together a selection committee, which chose Par Technology to deliver its POS needs.

Smashburger taking flight in three airports

August 5, 2015

The fast casual burger chain announced the opening of three new airport locations.

Atlantic Street buys leading 23-unit Jimmy John’s franchise

August 4, 2015

Atlantic Street Capital has bought The Sandwich Shop Holdings Company, a 23-unit Jimmy John's franchisee in Chicago, which is one of the brand’s largest…

6 ways to make your restaurant more sustainable without cutting profits

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Follow these six tips that relate to promotions planning and execution to make your restaurant more sustainable in the current industry climate.

Coca-Cola products available at Freebirds

July 28, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito will now serve Coca-Cola products in all its locations.

Starbucks CEO: Q3 stands among most successful quarters in company history

July 24, 2015

Global comparable store sales increased 7 percent, driven by a 4 percent increase in traffic, and year-over-year comparable store customer transactions…

5 ways to future-proof your restaurant via WiFi

Changing market dynamics has fueled fierce competition among QSR, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, but providing guest WiFi represents a strategic…

Chipotle: Revenue up, food costs down for Q2

July 22, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported during its Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that its revenue increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 billion and that comparable restaurant…

How 'informed' employees will make your restaurant more money

Developing a culture of learning is a 365-day commitment that will motivate your staff and have a significant impact on your bottom line if you put in the time…

Kneaders CFO takes over as president

July 16, 2015

Kneaders Bakery and Café's CFO is now also the chains' president.

Blurred lines: Will QSRs take DIY customers from fast casuals?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Fast casuals have been on top when it comes to customizable concepts, but QSRs are embracing the trend as well.

Honey Baked Ham consolidates divisions

July 15, 2015

The centralization of three Honey Baked Ham regional operating divisions created an opportunity for streamlining company operations, among other improvements.

Moe’s Southwest adds VP of Global Marketing

July 10, 2015

Moe’s Southwest Grill has named Dominic Losacco as its VP of Global Marketing.

What do the Department of Labor's proposed changes mean for restaurants?

While the U.S. Department of Labor proposed regulations contain a number of significant changes, of most concern to restaurants is the proposal that the…