Fazoli's taps former Wal-Mart exec for key finance role

February 10, 2017

Three finance executives are filling new leadership roles at Fazoli's. The list includes Wal-Mart's former Senior Director of Global Treasury, David Hasler…

Penn Station reviews 2016 growth

February 9, 2017

2016 delivered a few milestones for Penn Station East Coast Subs: a loyalty app and program, a franchise consultant program and a new training system…

Pro football player to open Dickey's unit

February 9, 2017

Professional football player Demar Dotson wants to bring barbecue to his team's city so the Tampa Bay Buccaneer teamed up with Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open a…

Juice It Up taps former franchise exec as VP of operations

February 9, 2017

John Bifone is joining Juice It Up as its new VP of operations and will direct several initiatives intended to drive Juice It Up's growth plan, according to a…

NYC restaurateur proposes 3-tier minimum wage to 'help small business owners'

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

CEO Willie Degel thinks the industry should have a specific minimum wage for private companies with less than $25 million in revenues, a higher wage for…

Flames of resistance rise against Hardee's CEO as labor secretary

February 9, 2017

The "pot" of resistance is still boiling under Labor Department Secretary nominee and Hardee's parent company CEO Andrew Puzder. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

UFood Grill using kiosks to get face-to-face with customers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Facial recognition kiosks are the technological highlight of UFood Grill's first stand-alone street location.

Uncle Maddio's promotion checks all the right boxes

February 9, 2017

Everybody has a little artist or inventor inside, and Uncle Maddio's latest promotion taps directly into that creative spirit. The chain's national…

[LIVE WEBINAR] Food safety, human error and the digital age

February 9, 2017

Mistakes are inevitable in any endeavor, but with all the players and products involved in a typical food service operation, they are almost sure to occur.

The Chickery lands 15-unit franchising deal

February 8, 2017

The Chickery is boosting its number of locations with a 15-unit franchising deal with Fransmart in the San Francisco Bay area, according to a news release.

Juice It Up debuting new location

February 8, 2017

Juice It Up has opened its second Riverside, California location in one month under the leadership of franchisee BMB Foods, according to a press release.  

Dog Haus signs franchise agreement

February 8, 2017

American Development Partners and Dog Haus are teaming up to develop more than 300 Dog Haus franchise units over seven years in 12 states, according to a press…

90-year-old takes Pancheros' franchise of the year award

February 8, 2017

The 2016 Pancheros Franchisee of the Year Award goes to 90-year-old Bob Thomson, an entrepreneur and franchise veteran, according to a press release.

Kids these days: Using digital signage to engage millennials, Gen Z

Strategically incorporating digital signage into your business plan and brand experience will enhance marketing efforts and engage younger customers — ensuring…

How mobile ordering is reinventing the drive-thru experience

by Elizabeth Friend — Strategy Analyst, Euromonitor International

Much of the draw of the drive-thru is rooted in speed and convenience; however, recent advancements in technology have created the potential for an even…

Captain D's promotes 2 execs to key roles

February 8, 2017

Captain D's leadership has announced that Janet Duckham and Nancy Ward have been promoted to chief supply chain officer and vice president of training…

Rave Q2 results show Pie Five, Pizza Inn struggles

February 8, 2017

With a new CEO in place now in the form of former Smashburger CEO Scott Crane, Rave Restaurant Group today reported its relatively downbeat Q2 2017 financial…

Franchising revving up at CoreLife Eatery

February 8, 2017

CoreLife Eatery is opening its doors in at least three new markets — Lexington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

Panera reports solid Q4 earnings

February 7, 2017

Panera Bread Company today reported that comparable net bakery-cafe sales were up 3 percent at company-owned restaurants for fiscal Q4 2016. They were up 6.…

Wahlburgers makes good on Orlando expansion plans

February 7, 2017

Waterford Lakes Town Center welcomed a Wahlburgers location to Orlando, owned and operated by Franchisee Gina Buell, according to a press release