Hardee's CEO and labor secretary nominee admits hiring undocumented immigrant

February 7, 2017

Controversy and contention have followed CKE Restaurant Group CEO Andrew F. Puzder since President Trump nominated him for Labor Secretary, and today it…

More than 6,000 restaurants put new chatbot to use

February 7, 2017

Restaurant tech business, Orderscape.com, is bringing a full food-ordering chatbot to more than 6,000 restaurants in the U.S. early in the second quarter of…

Pie Five opens restaurant No.100

February 7, 2017

Pie Five is opening its 100th location this week in Independence, Missouri, according to a news release from Pie Five parent company, Rave Restaurant Group.

Salata enters franchising deal with HIG

February 6, 2017

Salata is putting down roots in Atlanta via a franchise deal to open up to 20 restaurants with Unbeleafable Holdings, a subsidiary of Henry Investment Group.

Broken Rice breaks ground in Denver

February 6, 2017

Authentic Asian street food concept Broken Rice opened in Denver on Feb. 2, according to a press release.

3 ways to improve your customer experience

The human connection between staff and customers will set your restaurant apart. Build relationships and you'll build businesses.

Manitowoc rebrands to Welbilt

February 6, 2017

Foodservice equipment provider Manitowoc Foodservice is rebranding to Welbilt in order to convey its commitment to put customers' needs first, according to a…

Moe's commemorates the 27 Club

February 3, 2017

To celebrate the 27 Club, which honors popular musicians who passed away at the age of 27, Moe's Southwest Grill is hosting an event on Feb. 7 with freebies…

Burger 21 gets a makeover

February 3, 2017

New year, new look is Burger 21's focus until the end of March.

2 events to help you succeed in franchising

To help operators avoid common pitfalls and to learn about the new technology now available to help restaurateurs succeed, Networld Media Group is hosting two…

How 1 restaurant exec needs your help to beat cancer

Nick Vojnovic shares his battle with cancer and urges people to become bone marrow donors.

Chipotle reports Q4 revenue increase, decrease in sales

February 2, 2017

Although Chipotle reported today that its revenue increased by 3.7 percent to $1 billion for the fourth quarter and year ending Dec. 31, 2016, the rest of its…

Modern Market expands presence in nation's capital

February 2, 2017

Modern Market is opening its third location in the nation's capital, bringing the concept's total units to 23, according to a press release.

Spoleto expands beyond Florida footprint

February 2, 2017

Irvine, California is the home of Spoleto's first U.S. location outside of Florida, according to a press release.

Billy Sims BBQ launches new Kansas location

February 2, 2017

Billy Sims BBQ has opened a location in Emporia, Kansas, under the leadership of veteran franchisees Dave Dunn and Sean O'Brien, according to a press release.

Hooters entering fast casual market

February 2, 2017

Hoping to grab a piece of the thriving fast casual industry, Hooters is opening a sister brand — hoots Ahooters Joint.

Why your digital ordering platform is failing

Launching digital ordering can seem like an overwhelming project, considering it involves marketing, operations and IT. Poorly executed, it can be devastating…

3 pizza brands expand

February 2, 2017

Two pizza brands are putting down roots in new territory this month, while a third brand signed a new franchisee in the Deep South, according to separate news…

PizzaRev LTO plants garden goodies atop pies

February 2, 2017

PizzaRev is flirting with vegetable lovers this month with its LTO that packs cauliflower and kale pesto into a plant-based pie that veggie lovers can gladly…

Tijuana Flats fills new exec position

February 1, 2017

Perry Jones is now Tijuana Flats' VP of real estate, a new position within the concept.