Restaurants News

Pull up a chair to consume what’s new in the operation of restaurants, diners, taverns, pubs, nightclubs, banquet halls, snack bars, food carts and trucks and food service contractors. This news digest includes information about new chefs, openings, menu offerings, industry trends, restaurant design, technology, operation and management aimed at foodies and industry professionals alike.

Dillanos Coffee Roasters and Better Chains Deliver Predictable Hiring Solution to Customers

The Better Chains applicant tracking system will be made available for free to over 3,000 coffee shops around the country. - November 18, 2016 - Better Chains

General Parts Group to Open Its 25th Service Location in St. Louis, Missouri

General Parts Group is pleased to announce the opening of its 25th service location. The new location is well positioned to service Greater St. Louis and surrounding counties. Located at 10403 Baur Boulevard, Suite G, this General Parts location will offer 24/7 365 repair as well as planned... - November 18, 2016 - General Parts Group

NetWaiter Marketing Tools Show Significant Impact for Restaurants

Over Six Months of Research Culminates with Compelling Findings for Restaurant Owners Looking to Grow - November 17, 2016 - Netwaiter

Dining in The Great White North: CHD Expert Evaluates the Foodservice Landscape of Canada

The Canadian restaurant landscape is roughly a tenth of the size of the restaurant landscape of the United States, yet offers a wealth of opportunities for suppliers. - November 17, 2016 - CHD Expert

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its Movie Night! Paragon Popcorn Machine Sweepstakes

Enter now to win a commercial popcorn maker from Paragon Popcorn Machines - November 17, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Taco Tequila Kombat Championship

Charleston, South Carolina's top restaurants battle for Food & Beverage glory in Taco Tequila Kombat, a Head to Head competition - Best Taco & Tequila Pairing Wins. Stars Restaurant and Cocktail Club will face off November 21st for the tournament's 4th overall title. - November 15, 2016 - Rebel Taqueria

Newest Cafesano Restaurant Offers Bold & Fresh Mediterranean Flavors

Cafesano's Second Location Now Open at the Popular Dulles Town Center, VA. - November 05, 2016 - Cafesano

The "White Tablecloth" Segment: CHD Expert Evaluates the Fine Dining Landscape of the United States

The fine dining restaurant industry caters to American consumers looking for a high-end, away-from-home dining experience. - November 02, 2016 - CHD Expert

Ford’s Garage Coming to Westchase, Wesley Chapel and Clearwater

Ford’s Garage is coming to Pinellas and North Tampa. - October 30, 2016 - Ford's Garage USA

San Ignacio Resort Hotel Wins Big at the 14th Annual Industry Awards in Belize

San Ignacio Resort Hotel is honored to have been awarded both Hotel of the Year 2016 and Restaurant of the Year 2016 at the Belize Tourism Board's 14th Annual Industry Awards held in Belize City. - October 29, 2016 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel

Tundra Parts Desk Open House – Featuring Original Parts

Event to be held on Wednesday, 11/9 from 4-7pm at the Tundra Showroom. - October 28, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

eMenuTouch is a Native Multi-Platform and Multilingual System, Rendering Guest Services on All Hospitality Venues in Remote and Real Time on Over 8.6 Billion Devices

World first high-tech proprietary software system, based on Queensway in-house Native Multi-Platform and multilingual system, which renders guest services on each and every hospitality venue in remote and real time on over 8.6 billion smartphones, smart-TVs and Wi-Fi enabled devices screen from... - October 20, 2016 - Queensway Group AB

Wild West Pizza Launches "Be Nice for a Slice" - Anti-Bullying Program

Award winning Wild West Pizza has introduced a new program to help combat bullying in local schools. October is National Anti-bullying month so this is the perfect time to launch this innovative idea. Previously, Wild West in conjunction with the Lompoc Police department launched the positive... - October 20, 2016 - Wild West Pizza

Church’s Chicken® Raises More Than a Quarter-Million Dollars for No Kid Hungry®

Church’s Chicken® awarded No Kid Hungry with $300,167 from the brand’s fundraising efforts earlier in the year to help provide meals for children in need. - October 20, 2016 - Church's Chicken

Trilogy Brands Group Premier Presenting Sponsor at Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in the Middle East

Trilogy Brands Group, a pioneer in Global Brand Development, was a Premier Presenting Sponsor at the 1st Inaugural Global Restaurant Leadership Conference 2016 held in the Middle East. - October 18, 2016 - Trilogy Brands Group

Trilogy Brands Group: Keynote Speaker at the Middle East Franchise Association Expo and Awards Ceremony 2016 in Dubai, UAE

Middle East Franchise expo is pleased to announce Trilogy Brands Group, as a Keynote Speaker at the Middle East Franchise Association Expo and Awards Ceremony, presented by His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled Al Saud, Honorary Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Franchise... - October 18, 2016 - Trilogy Brands Group

Launching ChefQuant Solutions – A Restaurant-Level Data Analytics and Quantitative Modeling Service

Sid Som, owner and publisher of prominent data analytics and info sites like Homequant, TownAnalyst and LocValu, is pleased to announce the launch of ChefQuant Solutions, a data analytics and modeling service for restaurant owners, managers and executive chefs. Unlike trade organizations that... - October 18, 2016 - Homequant

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its Fall Back Into Baking KitchenAid® Mixer Giveaway

Enter today for your chance to win a KitchenAid® Commercial Stand Mixer. - October 14, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its Talk It Up! Chalk Chat Glassware Giveaway

Winner Sherri Weeks wins two cases of of Arc Cardinal Chalk Board Party glasses. - October 08, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Upper Crust Pizzeria Wins 2016 City Beat News Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction

The team at Upper Crust receives high marks for customer satisfaction, earning the prestigious Spectrum Award. - October 06, 2016 - City Beat News

Announcing ChefQuant – A Practical Guide to Data Analysis and Modeling for Restaurant Owners, Managers and Executive Chefs

While this book is intended for restaurant owners and executive chefs, it could be very useful for anyone planning to start a non-dining retail business as well. - October 05, 2016 - Homequant

Delivery.com and NetWaiter Team Up: Provide Restaurants Better Online Exposure

NetWaiter and delivery.com now offer online ordering and marketing benefits to increase business for restaurants across the United States. NetWaiter has incorporated online ordering functionality for restaurants listed on delivery.com directly into the myNetWaiter network. The first phase of this... - October 05, 2016 - Netwaiter

Jamm Products Announces Release of Innovative Hands-Free Door Handle; An Effective Precaution Against Spread of Many Infections

Infections are spread from door handles, especially when one in three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom. Jamm Products recently announced the launch of their new potential solution to this problem - the Hands-Free Door Handle, expertly designed to minimize the risk of bacteria and infection. - October 03, 2016 - Snap To It, Inc.

New Company Strives to Help Aspiring Restaurateurs Start Their Own Restaurants, Bars

Barprints allows customers the opportunity to purchase a customizable business plan template with an array of time-saving features. - September 25, 2016 - Barprints

CHD Expert Evaluates the Independent Restaurant Industry to Help Suppliers Pinpoint Opportunities with Independent Operators

Independent restaurants represent 66 percent of the total restaurant landscape and outnumber chains nearly two to one. - September 21, 2016 - CHD Expert

Papa Gino's Relaunches All You Can Eat Program

All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta for just $4.99 per person with additional $1 sides, including meatballs and breadsticks. Papa Gino’s recently re-launched their popular All You Can Eat Program, where guests can visit any participating Papa Gino’s restaurant and enjoy endless cheese and... - September 19, 2016 - Papa Gino's

Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity

REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council

Gusto® Appoints Former Oracle Hospitality Exec. as New Chief Revenue Officer

Gusto®, a nationwide leader in restaurant management technology, announces the addition of Don DeMarinis as Gusto’s new Chief Revenue Officer. Previously the Vice President of Sports and Entertainment at Oracle Hospitality, Don will leverage his diverse 20+ year background in hospitality... - September 16, 2016 - Gusto

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its Talk It Up! Chalk Chat Glassware Giveaway

Enter for the chance to win two cases of glassware from Arc Cardinal. - September 16, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Newly Redesigned Maydan Restaurant Offers Sophisticated Seaside Dining Experience at Casa Dorada Los Cabos

As part of a larger renovation project, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has just announced the re-inauguration of one of its seaside restaurants, Maydan, which has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and reopened to the public on... - September 14, 2016 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Maclay Properties Expands Throughout Texas and Georgia

Dallas based management and retail property company Maclay Properties expands throughout Texas and Georgia markets. - September 14, 2016 - Maclay Properties

After Serving More Than 1 Million Guests, Family Owned Triangle Barbecue Restaurants Change Hands

GMW Carolina, Triangle owner of three Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations, has sold all locations to another local company. The husband and wife leadership team comment on family, giving back to the community, reflect on the past and the future of the company. - September 13, 2016 - GMW Carolina, Inc

Japan Rice Peace Project Spotlights the Role of Rice in Food Action in New York

A fundamental building block of the Japanese diet, economy and way of life, rice also holds the key both to global sustenance as well as sustainable food practices around the world. The Rice Peace Project Seminar will explore the role that rice plays in Japanese society and how its uses are... - September 12, 2016 - Santos Marketing Group

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its Sandwich Recipe Contest Featuring Waring Commercial

Winner Kim Talley won a Waring WPG150 Italian Perfetto Panini Grill from Waring Commercial. - September 11, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Heine Brothers’ Coffee Deploys Gusto® Point-of-Sale

Gusto®, a nationwide leader in restaurant management technology, announces its successful point–of-sale rollout to Heine Brothers’ Coffee. Known for its organic coffee and commitment to fair trade, Heine Brothers’ Coffee operates thirteen locations throughout the Louisville,... - September 08, 2016 - Gusto

Top NJ Personal Chef and Prominent Photographer Join Efforts for Food Photography & Style Company Fish.Eye Design

Two New Jersey entrepreneurs and best friends have set out to add new flavor to the world of photography. Chester-based Annie Herrmann and Long Valley Chef Natalie Lewis have launched a new company Fish.Eye Design, catering to those with businesses, big and small, who want to add some spice and life to their food photos. Fish.Eye Design’s services range from recipe concept and development, to comprehensive food styling and design, to editorial product and food photography. - September 08, 2016 - Fish.Eye Design

David W. Luke Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the culinary field. These professionals have a passion and dedication for their... - September 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

September is National Food Safety Month - Spotlights Foodborne Illness Detection and Protection

In its ongoing commitment to food safety, the Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) today announced this year’s National Food Safety Month (NFSM) theme: “Notorious Virus”- how to protect against the leading causes of foodborne illness. “Food safety and security is the top... - September 04, 2016 - Michigan Restaurant Association

Ordercube - Simplify Ordering - Restaurant Communication

Adwyse & Co. aspires to change the restaurant experience for everybody. What if there was a device that could bridge the communication gap between guests and waiters, support restaurateurs and serve as an atmospheric light gadget? Introducing: the Ordercube. - September 01, 2016 - Ordercube

Asian Cuisine Meets Spanish at Oushi Toro

Award winning Chef Raul Cobb introduces a brand new fusion style of Asian and Spanish flavours. - August 28, 2016 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía

Salt & Pepper Restaurant Now Offering Tasty and Delicious Hakka Style Chinese Food

Salt & Pepper Restaurant is the well-known & most trusted food zone in Mississauga, which offers a range of tasty and delicious Chinese cuisine including Hakka Chinese, Halal Chinese and much more at affordable prices. People who relish the taste of Chinese will never forget the flavor of... - August 24, 2016 - Salt & Pepper Hakka Mississauga

Hospitality Qatar 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Announces Multi-Tiered Growth Fueling Opportunities in Qatar’s Hotel, Restaurant, and Café Industry

Fourteen companies join Hospitality Qatar 2016 as sponsors with eye on tapping market wave. - August 23, 2016 - topseos.com

Grand Opening of Flavors Creamery, Home of the Best Gelato Cookie Sandwiches in Los Angeles

Flavors Creamery is pleased to announce the grand opening of it's Gelateria, Flavors Creamery, in downtown Glendale, California. Flavors Creamery offers a large selection of gourmet Italian gelato, sorbet and home made cookie sandwiches. The gelato and sorbet are hand made fresh in Los Angeles with... - August 22, 2016 - Flavors Creamery

Celebrate 10 Years with Break Away II Sports Lounge

On August 21, all day long, Break Away II Sports Lounge will be celebrating their Tenth Year Anniversary in business. The Celebration is a "Thank You" to all the Friends & Customers over the last 10 years who have helped Break Away II Sports Lounge grow and become a place to enjoy... - August 19, 2016 - Break Away II Sports Lounge

R.F. Technologies, Inc. Launching a New Product – LIO, Drive-Thru Listen in Only Audio System

R.F. Technologies, Inc, a QSR drive-thru industry leader for over 28 years, is proud to announce their new product, LIOTM -- the revolutionary drive-thru listen in only audio system. RFT’s R&D experts have been working together to create an alternative drive-thru audio system that will... - August 17, 2016 - R.F. Technologies, Inc.

Customers Invited to 10 Year Anniversary Celebration of Family Owned Triangle Barbecue Restaurants

GMW Carolina, Triangle owner of three Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations, celebrates with customer appreciation event and giving back to the community. - August 16, 2016 - GMW Carolina, Inc

Taste of Japan at Los Angeles Times The Taste

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will be co-hosting “Japan Pavillion” with JNTO (Japan National Trade Org) at LA Times’ The Taste. At The Taste, JETRO will host a booth with different types of ramen from LA local restaurants and showcase various traditional ingredients in it. - August 15, 2016 - Japan External Trade Organization