New York's Mamoun's Falafel expanding to California

May 12, 2017

Mamoun's Falafel has signed a multi-unit deal to expand into Northern California. The deal is for eight units, with real estate options being explored in…

KC Chiefs corner back makes the Dickey's Barbecue team

May 12, 2017

NFL player Stanley Jean-Baptiste has joined the Dickey's Barbecue Pit team. The newly signed cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs plans to open two Dickey's…

Blaze promotes Mizes to top spot

May 12, 2017

Blaze Pizza has promoted Jim Mizes to the brand's president and CEO, from his former position there as president and COO. He now assumes global responsibility…

Biju's Little Curry CEO gives tips on how to win big with retail partnerships

Biju Thomas, founder of Biju's Little Curry Shop, discussed how he successfully partnered to open inside Whole Foods.

Chipotle adds former Arby's exec to leadership team

May 11, 2017

Chipotle has hired Scott Boatwright as chief restaurant officer to oversee restaurant operations for the brand’s nearly 2,300 North American restaurants…

Epson to demonstrate online ordering, line busting and food freshness

May 11, 2017

Epson, a POS technology provider, will demonstrate online ordering, line busting and food freshness solutions with partners at the National Restaurant Show in…

Potbelly bellies up to California dining scene

May 11, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is moving into the busy California restaurant scene, announcing that it has signed an agreement to open four sites over three years in…

Pieology taps former Smashburger, Panera exec as president

May 10, 2017

Pieology today announced that it's hired the now former top man at Smashburger, Michael J. Nolan,  as its president, a news release said. The 25-year…

How mismanaging your labor is killing your sales

by Juan Martinez — Principal, PLG

Many foodservice operators have trouble managing their labor challenges.  If labor is not the concept's highest cost in the P&L, it will soon be. The…

Urban Bricks cements Carolinas deal

May 10, 2017

Urban Bricks Pizza has cemented a franchise agreement for three restaurants in the Carolinas as part of the brand's expansion to six other states and Canada, a…

Can 100 Wingstop units heat up the UK?

May 10, 2017

The United Kingdom is Wingstop’s next target. The global chain, which has 1,031 locations, plans to open 100 units there over the next 12 years as part of an…

2 fast casual chicken chains announce openings

May 10, 2017

Two fast casual brands built around chicken have announced openings this week.

Pizza Inn, Pie Five revenues drop in Q3

May 10, 2017

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pie Five and Pizza Inn, reported today that its total consolidated revenue decreased 7.7 percent to $14.…

Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line

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

Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.

Will Brits embrace Tim Horton's?

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

The lessons to be learned in taking a brand to a new country are unfolding live as Tim Hortons UK emerges in her Majesty's homeland.

Lime Fresh under new leadership, opening 7 units

May 10, 2017

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is opening seven locations in the next 24 months in Florida in the areas of Palm Beach Gardens, Midtown Miami, North Miami, Dania…

How the 'fake KPI system' contributes to lack of talent in UAE's restaurant leadership (part 3)

by Murad Alnasur — Managing Director, FranchiseME / Restonalysis

Editor's note: this is the third part of a series addressing the lack of talent in the F&B industry in the UAE. To see the first 2 parts, click here and…

Fazoli's sets franchise sales record

May 9, 2017

Fazoli's has set a franchise sales record for its fiscal 2017 year ending March 31, signing agreements develop 30 restaurants with 13 franchise groups. This…

The Gyro Shack opens 1st franchised unit

May 9, 2017

The Gyro Shack opened its first franchised location Monday. Located at 6500 Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington, The Gyro Shack features two drive-up windows…

Marshmallow fast casual concept opening in Chicago

May 9, 2017

Chicago is about to get fluffier thanks to a fast casual brand called XO Marshmallow surpassing its $6,500 Kickstarter goal. It will officially open in July in…