Why the streets outside Los Angeles are suddenly bleeding pink ...

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

Irvine, California says "Hello Kitty" to Sanrio's first U.S. cafe. The company wants its famous kitty to take a bite of the U.S. food service market.

Tijuana Flats announces new CEO

July 19, 2016

Tijuana Flats announced Larry Ryback as its new CEO in a company press release. He will report to Steven Flyer, the company's board chairman.

New report predicts the road ahead for food service market

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

A new analysis of the food service industry by Technavio shows that over the next four years the food service industry will grow almost 3½ percent overall…

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls diving into franchising

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

In a world where innovation can be rare, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is on the cusp of a growing market where the sky — well, the sea — is the limit.

The Frantz brothers open new Omaha Potbelly location

July 18, 2016

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its third location in Omaha, Nebraska in mid-October in Papillion.

Oracle Hospitality unveils new POS and hospitality platform

July 18, 2016

Oracle Hospitality announced an upgraded release of Oracle Hospitality Simphony Cloud Service in a company press report. The new Oracle Hospitality POS and…

Juice It Up! squeezes into nontraditional units

July 18, 2016

Juice It Up! raw juice and smoothie concept has announced its ninth nontraditional unit, located inside an LA Fitness facility in Arlington, Texas. This is the…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth

July 18, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.

Kisses From Italy expands deal with Wyndham hotels

July 18, 2016

Kisses from Italy, a U.S. based fast-casual restaurant chain, announced the opening of its fourth restaurant in the Wyndham Royal Vista - Pompano Beach.

Smooth, profitable sailing for Captain D's this quarter

July 18, 2016

There's a party on the Captain D's ship this week after the brand announced that it is closing out its second quarter of 2016 with its 19th consecutive…

Pizza Hut's digital guru talking all-things tech

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Baron Concors, Pizza Hut's global chief digital officer, will share insights about the chain's digital strategy Aug. 17 at this year’s CONNECT Mobile…

Franchise Focus: Family owned coffee business brewing franchise deals

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

The independent coffee shop is an iconic establishment that seems to be dying out in modern America, but one family owned coffee brand is determined to…

Deli chain kneads online orders

July 15, 2016

Baker Brothers American Deli is launching an online ordering customer rewards program called Deli Dough, according to a news release. Consumers earn five…

Pie Five partners with Foodstone to open new locations

July 15, 2016

Pie Five Pizza announced a new development deal with existing franchise partner, Foodstone, LLC, that will open 16 additional locations in two states.

Dog Haus launches new movie hotdog

July 15, 2016

Dog Haus said it will partner with Chef Ilan Hall to create the Naughty Dog hot dog to promote the upcoming film, Sausage Party. 

Cold Stone Creamery throws birthday celebration

July 15, 2016

Cold Stone Creamery announced a partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks to celebrate team mascot, Baxter's birthday on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July…

What's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think

July 15, 2016

Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…

NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules

July 15, 2016

Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December  received loud and instantaneous…

Leadership changes continue at Quiznos with new CEO, CFO

July 15, 2016

The leadership changes are continuing at Quiznos. Just about a month after President and CEO Doug Pendergast resigned a year into his position, the former CFO…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…