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Chipotle embracing mobile payments
February 4, 2014
Chipotle said it will invest $10 million to redesign its technology network and add mobile payments to its app, according to Chris Arnold, the chain's…
read nowStudy: Restaurant consumers want more focus on sustainability
February 4, 2014
Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry, according to a study just completed by research firm…
read nowSeveral fast casuals named to list of Top 10 limited-service chains
January 31, 2014
A new report published this week ranked the Top 10 limited-service chains, and several fast casual brands made the cut, including Café Rio, Firehouse Subs and…
read nowRestaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December
January 31, 2014
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…
read nowChipotle reports solid growth in Q4
January 30, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill today reported that revenue increased 20.7 percent to $844.1 million and comparable restaurant sales were up 9.3 percent during Q4…
read nowRestaurant industry ranks high for mobile-friendly websites
January 28, 2014
The hospitality industry is best at providing mobile-friendly websites, according to new research from hibu, a provider of digital marketing solutions and…
read nowCanada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains
January 27, 2014
Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…
read nowSmashburger named a Top 10 promising company by Forbes
January 23, 2014
Smashburger is ranked No. 6 on Forbes' third annual America's Most Promising Companies list. According to a news release, Forbes' list recognizes the top 10…
read nowBreakfast sales growth linked to healthy options, coffee
January 23, 2014
More than eight out of 10 Canadian consumers (82 percent) say they eat breakfast at least sometimes, and 32 percent say that they always eat breakfast…
read nowReport: LTOs not a big driver for majority of consumers
January 21, 2014
A new report from The NPD Group says that a majority of consumers — 70 percent — won't try a new menu item even if they're heavily promoted. Almost 30 percent…
read nowCowboy Chicken's intros low-cal menu
January 16, 2014
Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has created a new Low Cal Corral Menu to help customers wanting to eat healthy. The menu offers five meals under 500 calories…
read nowDigital agency forecasts restaurant tech trends
January 14, 2014
The team at Dreambox Creations, a digital agency for the restaurant industry, has forecasted five tech trends that restaurateurs should consider for 2014. They…
read nowPei Wei 'reFRESHES' menu, look
January 14, 2014
As individuals across the country make New Year's resolutions, Pei Wei Asian Diner has resolved to "reFRESH" nationwide with a new year full of new options.
read nowUnited Fresh launches new quarterly report, webinar series
January 7, 2014
United Fresh Produce Association has launched "Fresh Insights for Foodservice," a new quarterly report showcasing the latest trends in fresh produce use in…
read nowRestaurant lunch traffic experiences uptick globally
January 6, 2014
Britain's restaurant and foodservice industry benefited from the area's mild weather with strong visit and spending growth in the third quarter, according to…
read nowSurvey shows small business optimism for 2014
January 3, 2014
ShopKeep POS, a provider of cloud-based business management software for the retail and restaurant industries, recently surveyed more than 640 small businesses…
read nowRestaurant traffic levels hit 5-month high in November
January 2, 2014
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index hit a five-month high in…
read nowUrbanspoon examines top dining trends of the year
December 20, 2013
Urbanspoon has released its Top Dining Trends of 2013 report, taking a look at the biggest dining trends of the year based on a survey of food bloggers and…
read nowFive foodservice trends to watch for in '14
December 19, 2013
The U.S. restaurant industry has experienced modest growth in the past few years, and research firm Mintel estimates sales of $438 billion in 2013, as well as…
read nowNPD reports restaurant visits flat, consumer spending up
December 18, 2013
NPD's Crest foodservice tracking shows restaurant traffic remained flat for the bulk of the year compared to last year, and forecasts the year will end the…
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