The ZIVELO Difference: The Art of Multi-Sourcing

We are navigating relationships with multiple manufacturing and supply sources for you. This ensures that there is no single point of failure anywhere in our…

Why Shake Shack customers pushing back against Danny Meyer's cash-free plan

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer recently penned a blog post giving three reasons why his restaurants were going cashless. Consumers pushed back, giving one…

3 Reasons why you won’t be able to sell your restaurant

Lease coaches offer advice on what restaurant owners can do to sell their restaurants.

FAT Brands acquires Hurricane Grill & Wings

July 5, 2018

FAT Brands Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million, according to a company press release. With the acquisition of…

Little Big Burger to open in Texas

July 5, 2018

Chanticleer Holdings Inc., franchisor of multiple restaurant brands, including Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right and American Burger Company, will open…

Creamistry to open in Santa Barbara

July 5, 2018

Creamistry, a California-based chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is opening a location Saturday at 935 State St., in Santa Barbara…

Why a balanced relationship is key for succeeding as a franchisor, franchisee

by Judy Mottl — editor, Retail Customer Experience Networld Media Group

Experts at the recent International Franchise Expo offered insight and advice on striking the perfect balance in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. It's…

Is your vendor relationship strategic?

Gallup reports on vendor partnerships, and how to get the most out of your vendor relationships.

Garbanzo Mediterranean welcomes CDO

July 3, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has hired Larry Sidoti as CDO, according to a company press release. 

Pincho Factory introduces Chimichurri Burger

July 3, 2018

Miami-based Pincho Factory announced its "Chimichurri Burger" as the July Chalkboard Menu special. Consumers can order the burger throughout July, according to…

BurgerFi adds chicken to the menu

July 3, 2018

BurgerFi has debuted a Chicken Avocado BLT sandwich, according to a company press release. It features grilled chicken breast stacked with fried avocado…

BD's Mongolian BBQ co-founder to keynote Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit-London

Matthew Kirby will discuss his vision for growing his two U.K.-based brands — Chozen Noodle and Chow Asian Kitchen — and what it takes to succeed in the…

Everytable drops prices in lower-income areas

July 3, 2018

Everytable, a Los Angeles-based fast casual focused on healthful foods, is bringing low-cost options to low-income neighborhoods, according to CNBC. Investors…

Blaze adds first 'shareable' side

July 3, 2018

Blaze Pizza has introduced its first "shareable" side item in the form of traditional breadsticks with a bit of a twist, called Dough Knots, a news release…

Beverage trends should inspire restaurants to rethink the use of sweeteners

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Natural and healthful sourcing is hugely in demand for today's restaurateurs. Why then do so few brands offer naturally sourced lower-calorie sweeteners…

Firenza Pizza to open in Longview, Texas

July 2, 2018

Firenza Pizza will open its Longview, Texas, location July 17, according to a company press release. 

Fast Casual units grow over last 5 years

July 2, 2018

Fast casual restaurants have grown 6 percent annually over the last five years, according to The NPD Group. Fast casual chains increased units from 19,23…

Captain D's continues Georgia expansion

July 2, 2018

Captain D's, a fast casual seafood restaurant, opened a unit today located at 651 Forrest Ave., Rockmart, Georgia, according to a company press release. 

ADUSA partners with LevelUp

July 2, 2018

ADUSA Inc., a provider of self-service kiosk software, has announced its partnership and integration with LevelUp, a mobile loyalty, payment and ordering…

Delaware, Arizona welcomes Dickey's food trucks

June 29, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees, Darryl Weaver and Brendan Powers, have taken barbecue on the road by opening Dickey's food trucks to serve guests outside of…