Freebirds launches Punchh-powered app

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 16, 2016

The app allows guests to submit a mobile order for pickup, keep track of orders, re-order their favorite entrees, purchase gift cards, pay through stored…

Do fast casual franchisors need to rethink employee training under the NLRB cloud?

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Using a networked, digitally driven, consumer model for employee training can turn employees into eager directors of their own professional development without…

'Bam!' Emeril gets into 'shoe biz'

August 16, 2016

There's nothing funny about slipping in the kitchen, but the thought of Chef Emiril Lagasse — known for his trademark expression, "Bam!" — is going from show…

Stellar Loyalty, Splick.it/Onosys unveil collaboration

August 16, 2016

Stellar Loyalty and Splick-it/Onosys have announced a partnership to provide a pre-integrated solution for a next generation restaurant experience. 

Wahlburgers announces plans for Orlando location

August 15, 2016

Walhburgers, the chain founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, announced its second Florida location will open this…

Freebirds hires new finance VP

August 15, 2016

Freebirds chose Gerardo Arce as the company's new vice president of finance, according to a company press release. Arce was formerly the Fiesta Restaurant…

How to generate enthusiasm for your hiring process

by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications

Designing a unique and effective hiring process may seem challenging, but the hard part actually begins after implementation. There are several principles to…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Remember the '70s? Mr. Gatti's does and wants you to, too

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

There's gold in those olden days for brands such as Mr. Gatti's that are finding nostalgia might be the best path into the future.

Commodities: Cheese prices finally beginning to fall

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

Cheese prices are finally falling, but the price of wheat is taking up the slack in this week's commodity report of pizza restaurateurs.

Capriotti’s rolls out newest location

August 15, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its second Nebraska location, this one at 235 South 11th Street in Lincoln.

Nature's Table brewing partnership with Copper Moon World Coffee

August 12, 2016

Nature's Table is serving its guests in select Florida, Cincinnati and Indianapolis locations, 12 blends of Copper Moon World coffee, according to a company…

The CoreLife Eatery takes on franchising

August 12, 2016

The CoreLife Eatery executive team is taking its active lifestyle restaurant national with the launch of franchising opportunities a little more than a year…

Newk's signs 10-unit deal with Five Guys franchisee

August 12, 2016

Newk's Eatery is expanding into Virginia with the company's latest development agreement to open 10 locations in Fairfax and Arlington counties over the next…

Franchise Focus: How Nature's Table franchises healthful eating

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

What makes your restaurant unique? Restaurateurs must have an answer to this question before, during and after they build their brand from the ground up. For…

Firenza Pizza hits Houston

August 11, 2016

Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.

Can BOGO cocktails entice consumers to go back to Chipotle?

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Chipotle’s E.Coli outbreaks and recent allegations against its leadership have caused the brand to go on a mission to gain back consumer trust. It tried free…

Panera Bread debuts ‘Kids Meal Promise’

August 11, 2016

Panera's kids menu will be free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and colors from artificial sources starting September 7.

Freebirds president steps down

August 11, 2016

Bobby Shaw, who served as COO for Freebirds for the past three years and was named president earlier this year, announced today via LinkedIn his last day with…

5 great ways paid social ads can equal more restaurant reviews

by Alex Membrillo — CEO, Cardinal Web Solutions

It's no secret that online reviews can be very beneficial for a restaurant's reputation and business. But many restaurateurs are not aware that they can use…