Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

Starbucks Q2 same-store sales up 7%

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Both U.S. and global same-store sales increase 7 percent for the company's second quarter.

Starbucks Q2 same-store sales up 7%

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Both U.S. and global same-store sales increase 7 percent for the company's second quarter.

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Seven principles for marketing to women

How marketers can better connect with their concept's female audience.

Seven principles for marketing to women

How marketers can better connect with their concept's female audience.

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers restaurant operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers restaurant operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

Getting back to the bargaining table

How restaurant operators can successfully renegotiate their lease and remain in good standing with their landlord.

Getting back to the bargaining table

How restaurant operators can successfully renegotiate their lease and remain in good standing with their landlord.

Appeals court finds in favor of Raving Brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta's Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the company provided a fully functional franchise system for Mama Fu's Asian House.

Appeals court finds in favor of Raving Brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta's Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the company provided a fully functional franchise system for Mama Fu's Asian House.

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling in place, here's how fast casual operators can nail down their menu calculating procedures.

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling in place, here's how fast casual operators can nail down their menu calculating procedures.

5 steps toward long-term success

A clear direction and accountability lead the way for restaurant operators focused on future growth.

5 steps toward long-term success

A clear direction and accountability lead the way for restaurant operators focused on future growth.

The Top 7 most common wage and hour mistakes

How operators can avoid costly lawsuits and department of labor investigations.