Experts share insights on millennial dining-out decisions

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Shaped by user-centric devices and the Great Recession, value-conscious millennials are looking for great experiences that are friction-free.

Is grass-fed milk better for you than organic milk?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

One industry insider claims grass-fed labels are bringing in customers, more than non-GMO labels.

Red Book Connect’s HotSchedules announces app for iPad

iPad app delivers enhancements for mobile users

Swarm and Revel Systems announce partnership

September 24, 2014

The integration of Swarm and Revel solutions will yield visitor traffic and sales conversion data users can use to make operational and marketing decisions.

White Castle plans Veggie Slider launch

September 24, 2014

White Castle today announced to its Cravers (loyalty members) that a Veggie Slider is coming to the chain's menu. But first the brand is looking for the right…

New York Fries rolling out mobile rewards, payment program

September 24, 2014

New York Fries, a 200-unit, Canadian-based QSR that specializes in french fries and poutine, has partnered with Virtual Next, a digital payment and loyalty…

Restaurant Technologies rolls out mini-portable oil solution

September 24, 2014

Restaurant Technologies Inc. has introduced a new mini-portable oil solution to fit the needs of commercial kitchens that are challenged with the need to haul…

Roy Rogers signs NJ agreement with Dunkin' franchisee

September 24, 2014

Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a development agreement with an area franchise group led by Dipen Desai, who operates a number of restaurants including Taco…

Del Taco plans 28 new Southeast locations

September 24, 2014

Del Taco has announced commitments for 28 new locations to open throughout the Southeast. Along with recently-opened restaurants in Columbus and Smyrna…

Captain D's reports 5.6% sales lift following grilled menu launch

September 24, 2014

Captain D's this week reported a 5.6-percent same-store sales increase in Q3, its 12th consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth.

Groupon adds restaurants to Deal Builder platform

September 24, 2014

Groupon has added features to its Deal Builder tool for merchants, expanding the platform to include restaurants and provide control over the appearance and…

Americans spending 40% more on dining out than in 2013

September 24, 2014

As we barrel toward the fourth quarter and the holiday season, a new report from American Express says that Americans feel more financially stable compared to…

Tim Hortons adding 5,000 employees, revises tattoo policy

September 24, 2014

Tim Hortons has launched a new initiative aimed at finding more than 5,000 new employees across its Canadian system. According to a news release, the campaign…

Sonic's Limeades for Learning campaign returns

September 24, 2014

Sonic today announced the return of its annual Limeades for Learning initiative, raising money to support public school teachers through its partnership with…

Why you'll abandon your mobile app within the next two years

Focus on optimizing your marketing and grow your database in preparation for Apple Pay being adopted by your customers.

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

Popeyes offering new (beer-less) beer can chicken

September 23, 2014

Growing income gap affecting restaurant industry traffic

September 23, 2014

The income gap between the wealthiest and poorest Americans is the widest its been in 100 years, according to the Pew Research Center. Those who identify as…

Restaurant chains falling short on healthy option promises

September 23, 2014

A new white paper from Technomic, titled "Better-for-You Chains: Consumer Ratings of Restaurants' Health Offerings," shows that a majority of consumers are…

NRA to participate in US Food Waste Challenge webinar

September 23, 2014

The webinar, sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture, will offer information on reducing food waste through food donation.