PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

Datum Corporation Adds New Talent to Executive Leadership Team

Datum Corporation, a national technology consulting company specializing in the multi-unit restaurant industry, has announced the appointment of Jeannette…

Nominations are open for the 2015 Fast Casual Top 100

January 9, 2015

The annual publication is a mix of ratings compiled from industry nominations as well as a panel of industry experts.

Fiesta promotes three execs

January 9, 2015

The parent company of Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical and Cabana Grill has promoted three c-level execs.

House passes bill defining full-time as 40 hours per week

January 9, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 30 this week, which if it becomes law would set the definition of full-time work to 40 hours per week.

Top stock pics for 2015 dominated by QSR, pizza, fast casual

January 9, 2015

Quick-service, fast casual and pizza brands dominated top picks in the 2015 Best Restaurant Stock Pick Competition hosted by ICR.

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. hopes investors will RAVE about new name

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, has announced that it is changing its name to RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.…

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

Bruegger's Bagels names new president, relocates HQ to Dallas

January 8, 2015

The bagel brand is also joining sister brands la Madeleine and Brioche Dorée at Le Duff America headquarters in Dallas.

Togo's opens two new units in Idaho

January 7, 2015

Togo's will open units in Merigian and Idaho Falls this week.

Pizza Studio poised to plant flag in D.C.

January 7, 2015

Pizza Studio has announced its flagship location in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington D.C. will open in late February.

McAlister's Deli adding Charlotte location

January 7, 2015

The Overstreet Mall location will mark the 25th location in the state for SD Holdings.

Chop Daddy to open second unit

January 7, 2015

The second Chop Daddy will open in the Culver City neighborhood of Los Angeles. Limited window service during lunch will begin January 12, with full opening…

Wild Wing Cafe inks agreement for new restaurant in Georgia

January 7, 2015

The new unit will bring the chain's count to 37 locations throughout the Southeast and Texas.

Dickey's opening restaurants in Florida, California, Pennsylvania

January 7, 2015

The barbecue brand is closing in on 500 units.

Bruegger's Bagels launches 'Behind the Taste' video series

January 7, 2015

Each behind-the-scenes video vignette will feature a discount code for viewers.

NRA board elects Jack Crawford as chair

January 7, 2015

Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative (IOC), has been a member of the NRA board of directors since 2003.

Building genuine customer engagement in an Instagram world

Instead of exhausting yourself trying to change customer behavior, take the necessary steps to minimize the distractions cell phones can present.