Justin Timberlake's fast casual brand names new CEO

August 22, 2016

Carve Barbecue has named James J. Fenlason as its CEO and CFO, according to a company press release.

Franchise Focus: Togo's exec pulls back the curtain on loyalty strategy

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Cultivating brand loyalty is a key component to running any successful restaurant, but implementing it is easier said than done. Despite the difficulties, one…

Chicago hosting 'Battle of the Baristas'

August 20, 2016

This year’s most intricately designed cups of coffee in America will be poured today in the Windy City when Gloria Jean’s Coffees hosts the "Battle of the…

Congrats to the restaurant winners in the 2016 'Inc. 5000'

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

Inc. Magazine has named America's top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses, and the list includes a healthy representation of restaurants.

QikServe partners with Van Hessen on mobile ordering and payment

August 19, 2016

QikServe, a mobile order and payment company, announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Van Hessen, a provider of automation systems for the…

Guests now viewing augmented reality artwork via Moe’s mobile app

August 19, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill has created an augmented reality (AR) campaign around in-restaurant artwork featuring foodscapes, which it describes as stunning…

Capriotti's opening first Oklahoma City location in fall

August 18, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its first Oklahoma City location this fall.

Captain D's fishing for franchisees in North Carolina

August 18, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in North Carolina, according to a company press release.

At Malawi's Pizza, dinner is a world-changing experience

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

A novel pizza brand that started in Provo, Utah, is making a huge difference for children in one very tiny, very impoverished African nation.

C-Speak: How Fazoli's CEO keeps dishing out growth

Carl Howard discusses how he turned a failing QSR brand into a thriving fast casual franchise and why he believes his work isn't quite yet done.

Why restaurant manager theft needs to be discussed

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Theft or loss in the restaurant industry is everywhere. Lots of small, cash transactions are one factor that sets the stage for loss. Food that can be consumed…

Pizza Hut makes major deal for 300 new European restaurants

August 18, 2016

Pizza Hut is beefing up its presence in central and eastern Europe with a deal to open more than 300 restaurants in the region over the next five years…

Louisville restaurant says you can have your pizza and diet, too

August 18, 2016

A Louisville pizza restaurant has a new way for high-protein dieters to stay on their regimens without giving up pizza. Loui Loui's Authentic Detroit Style…

We like you! We really like you, restaurants!

August 18, 2016

Isn't it nice to be loved? If you're in the restaurant business, you probably are loved by your community much more than most other businesses. That's the…

Panda Express announces Pittsburgh location

August 17, 2016

Panda Express is soon opening its first Pittsburgh location, according to a company press release, and will  celebrate by donating 20 percent of its grand…

Dickey's expands in California

August 17, 2016

California will see five new Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, beginning in 2017, according to a company press release.  PK Group, Inc. will open the first unit…

ChowNow/Google partnership may be match made in heaven for restaurants

August 17, 2016

The ordering and marketing restaurant platform ChowNow is partnering with Google to allow customers to order straight from a restaurant's online business…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan gets set to heat up Orlando

August 17, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will open two new units in Orlando beginning this fall, thanks to a franchise agreement announced today. The brand is in the…

6 reasons your content-marketing efforts are failing

Terri Brown, CEO of MLB Creative, describes six practices to avoid when engaging your customer.

Nekter Juice Bar pressing out Q2 growth

August 17, 2016

Q2 has ended with Nekter Juice Bar signing agreements to open 41 new restaurants throughout its existing markets, as well as new markets, including Salt Lake…