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Captain D's sails into Spartanburg

May 9, 2016

Captain D's started this week by opening its second corporate location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the past six months. Another location was opened last…

Krispy Kreme going private

May 9, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is going private, according to a company announcement. JAB Beech, which also has controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, Jacobs…

Punchh, Olo partner to drive restaurant sales

May 9, 2016

Punchh has announced a partnership with the digital-ordering provider, Olo, over the weekend. The full integration of the two platforms allows restaurants to…

4 tips to develop leaders in a high turnover industry

At over 100-percent turnover, it is no wonder that many quick serve restaurants have not established leadership-development programs. Yet, by creating an…

Time's up: FDA takes final step toward menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Menu-labeling expert Betsy Craig discusses some of the FDA's newest requirements.

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Why restaurants should embrace 'Fail-Fast' methodology

by Tal Zvi Nathanel — US CEO, MyCheck

"When restaurants try something new, they aren’t looking to fail, they are looking to adapt or evolve. Fail fast is evolving, taking risks, and recognizing…

Restaurants seeking to capture Mother's Day traffic

To honor their moms, consumers will spend $4.1 billion on special outings, such as lunch, brunch and dinner, and savvy restaurants are hoping to attract them…

Froots rolls out rebranding strategy

May 5, 2016

Froots is rebranding, rolling out a new menu and updating store interiors, according to a company press release. Healthy, fresh and simple are key ingredients…

Organic soda fountains now available to restaurants nationwide

May 5, 2016

Tractor Soda Co, which produces100-percent certified organic, non-GMO fountain soda, has begun national distribution thanks to its partnership with Dot Foods…

5 ways to protect your brand from food-safety crises

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Industry execs discussed food-safety best practices at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Dallas.

Site selection secrets for restaurant tenants

The commercial space chosen by a restaurant tenant can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of the business.

El Pollo Loco hires former The Coffee Bean CEO

May 3, 2016

El Pollo Loco had hired John Dawson, former president and CEO of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, as its chief development officer. He is responsible for all…

Del Taco reports 15 consecutive quarters of growth

May 3, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants reported that its system-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 3.2 percent, and company-owned comparable restaurant sales were up 2.…

Tim Hortons, Burger King report strong Q1 sales

May 2, 2016

Sales are up at Tim Hortons and Burger King, according to the chains' parent company, Restaurant Brands International, which recently reported Q1 financial…

Dunkin' Donuts making waves in Hawaii

May 2, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a deal with Aloha Petroleum to develop 15 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii (the Big Island…

Pieology opens 2nd second Florida location

May 2, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening in Ponte Vedra Beach, its second Florida location. Located in Nocatee Town Center East, Pieology Ponte Vedra Beach features…

Splick.it acquires ONOSYS to make going mobile easy for restaurants

May 2, 2016

Splick.it and ONOSYS  have joined forces to provide multi-unit restaurants access to a mobile and online ordering system, integrated loyalty and catering…

Gone fishing: Why LSRs are angling for seafood

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Consumers are more familiar with seafood, which means LSRs can now be creative when it comes to adding fish to the menu.