How Tropical Smoothie Cafe is Creating a Powerful Food Safety Program

While the constant change and evolution of the food industry can be exhausting, there’s never been a more exciting time to be a food supply chain professional.

NYC surpassing salt ruling?

by Wade Winters — V.P. Supply Chain, Consolidated Concepts

Although chain restaurants in New York City are required to put a saltshaker icon on menu items that contain more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium, a Manhattan…

Del Taco names new SVP of development

March 1, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc has appointed Jeff Little as senior vice president of development.

Captain D's expands development team

March 1, 2016

Captain D's LLC announced that Steve Bielewicz, Jennifer Benjamin and Jeff White have joined the company's development team.

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Canada Selects SpeedLine as POS partner

At a franchise meeting in Vancouver this week, Papa Murphy’s Canada announced that the company has partnered with SpeedLine to provide point of sale technology…

Dunkin' Donuts debuts LTO GranDDe Burrito

February 29, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled the new GranDDe Burrito.

Restaurant units decline in Chicago, New York; increase in Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston

February 29, 2016

The total U.S. restaurant count decreased slightly (-.6 percent) from a year ago to 629,488 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations…

Now trending: 10 ways the smoothie is evolving in 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The smoothie has evolved — again.

Restaurants celebrating Leap Year with offers for 'Leap Day' babies

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are celebrating Leap Year this year with offers for "Leap Day" babies, those born on Feb. 29.

Subway to introduce Rotisserie-Style Chicken raised without antibiotics

February 29, 2016

Subway will debut Rotisserie-Style Chicken that is raised without antibiotics.

3 changes to PCI mandate that restaurateurs don't understand

Three changes to the PCI DSS mandate have already had dramatic effects on a number of business owners and vendors.

Carl's Jr. opens second Honduras location

February 26, 2016

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced the opening of its second Carl's Jr. restaurant in Honduras.

Hot Dog on a Stick celebrating 70th anniversary with LTO

February 26, 2016

Hot Dog on a Stick is offering a 70-cent Original Turkey Hot Dog on a Stick to customers every Tuesday in March.

White Castle gives its mobile app a makeover

February 26, 2016

White Castle has launched its newly redesigned mobile app.

The ROI of Table Tracking Systems

The benefits of table tracking systems may not always be easy to see, but they can provide a significant boost to the bottom line.

Del Taco to open in Pennsylvania

February 25, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc has signed a franchise development agreement to open the brand's first Pennsylvania locations.

Pro motocross team takes over Wienerschnitzel for charity

February 25, 2016

Wienerschnitzel gave control of its Temecula, California, location to their motocross partner, Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross,on Feb. 11.

Wienerschnitzel thanks fans with free Chili Dogs

February 25, 2016

Wienerschnitzel is showing appreciation to its fans by offering a free All-Beef Dog with Chili with any purchase through Monday.

Wendy's Image Activation Restaurant opens in Grand Rapids

February 25, 2016

Wendy's of Michigan opened the company's fifth Michigan Image Activation Wendy's restaurant in the Greater Grand Rapids Area.

Wiener Wars: Checkers & Rally's takes on Burger King

February 25, 2016

Checkers & Rally's Restaurants has challenged Burger King to be original.