Pizza, QSR and fast casual segments enjoying big gains

While bolstered consumer confidence is good news for restaurants, rising costs are perhaps their biggest challenge in today’s business landscape.

Pie Five Pizza Co.debuting 'Magic Mushroom' pizza

August 31, 2015

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating "National Mushroom Month" with a limited time offer pizza available Sept. 3.

13 ways to beat weather-related supply chain challenges

'Mother Nature is not sweet.' -- John Shelby Spong

North Carolina welcomes first Potbelly

August 31, 2015

North Carolina’s first Potbelly is now open in Greensboro.

Harvest season inspires new flavors at la Madeleine

August 31, 2015

As the harvest season approaches, la Madeleine Country French Café is celebrating with new pasta dishes and seasonal bakery items.

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants

August 31, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches on military installation base

August 28, 2015

The first Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open on a military installation began service this week in Fort Leonard Wood.

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint to open 5 GA stores

August 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open the first of five new stores in central and south Georgia.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

The Halal Guys’ first franchise opens in Chicago

August 27, 2015

The Halal Guys opened its first franchised location in Chicago

Burger 21 scouting Houston franchising opps

August 27, 2015

Burger 21 is targeting Houston for future restaurant sites and prospective franchisees.

Revenues up 30 percent at Zoës

August 27, 2015

Zoës Kitchen reported total revenue for Q2 increased 30 percent to $54.5 million and comparable restaurant sales increased 5.6 percent

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

Tully's Coffee launches iPad POS

August 27, 2015

Tully's Coffee has a new iPad POS.

'McWhopper' not to be, Wayback Burgers issues offer

August 27, 2015

Burger King’s marketing effort to create a 'McWhopper' aimed at generating awareness for Peace Day has been declined by McDonald's. Wayback Burgers, however…

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.

Watch highlights from this year's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Couldn't make the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit? Catch the highlights with this video.

Video highlights of CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

August 26, 2015

This video highlights reel of the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit reveals opportunities for enterprises to leverage mobile and digital channel in everything …

MOOYAH teams up with No Kid Hungry to raise $50K to fight childhood hunger

August 26, 2015

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is teaming up with No Kid Hungry in hopes of raising $50,000 to battle childhood hunger.