Food truck revenue expected to increase by 76% in next five years

September 29, 2014

The food truck segment began picking up steam around 2008, with many concepts abandoning more expensive brick-and-mortar bills during the Great Recession.

Smoothie King adopts iPad POS systemwide

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

September 26, 2014

With more than 700 restaurants, Revel Systems says Smoothie King's iPad-based POS deployment is the largest to date.

Jimmy John's settles lawsuit over delivery accident

September 24, 2014

A motorcyclist injured in a crash with a Jimmy John's driver claimed the company's 'freaky fast' delivery policy put drivers under pressure that caused them to…

Togo's acquires 13 units from founder

September 24, 2014

The newly-acquired stores will provide Togo's with a larger platform for testing products and systems, and training new franchisees, management and crew.

Jimmy John's confirms data breach

September 24, 2014

Intruders gained access to data via stolen POS login credentials.

Togo's acquires 13 units from founder

September 24, 2014

The newly-acquired stores will provide Togo's with a larger platform for testing products and systems, and training new franchisees, management and crew.

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.

HuHot appoints new chief brand officer

September 22, 2014

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

Strong same-store sales driving franchising interest, says Fazoli's

September 19, 2014

Fazoli's has marked its 17th straight month of same-store sales.

Elevation Burger CEO marks 5 months with growth plans, new menu items

September 19, 2014

The burger chain is adding units, menu items and leaders.

Burger 21 appoints first-ever corporate chef

September 16, 2014

Mike Remes, the mind behind the Bayou Burger and a soon-to-be-introduced fried green tomato burger, will be responsible for driving food innovation.

NRA's Educational Foundation seeks neighbor, diversity nominations

September 15, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today it has begun accepting nominations for its 2015 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of…

Jimmy John's settles lawsuit over left out sprouts

September 12, 2014

Customers slighted by sprout omission offered voucher.

Former CEO sues Smashburger over severance payout

September 12, 2014

David Prokupek alleges Smashburger fudged on performance so it could lower its severance obligation.

Wingstop names 7-Eleven veteran as COO

September 11, 2014

Wingstop Restaurants announced the appointment of Bill Engen as chief operating officer effective immediately.

Starbucks reviewing tattoo policy, launching training program for at-risk youth

September 11, 2014

Starbucks is reviewing its policy on visible tattoos and launching a foundation to train at-risk youths to be baristas.

Firehouse Subs partners with ArrowStream for supply chain software

September 11, 2014

Firehouse Subs has selected ArrowStream's OnDemand supply chain management and analysis solution.

Chipotle workers protest working conditions with shut down

September 11, 2014

Workers at a Chipotle near Penn State shut down the restaurant Wednesday in protest over working conditions.

Delphi plans launch of mobile command center app

September 10, 2014

Delphi Display Systems Inc. plans to introduce its new Insight Mobile Command Center smart app aimed at providing restaurant operators with real-time…

Panera asks customers to leave firearms outside

September 8, 2014

Panera is asking customers not to bring firearms into any of its stores.