Burrito chain brings loyalty program to Google Wallet

April 17, 2015

Currito's presence in Google Wallet comes just one month after Google announced plans to pre-install Google Wallet on all Android phones.

Korean-inspired fare, Chipotle-style leads to doubled-digit sales growth

April 17, 2015

The company's same-store sales growth reached double-digits, leading to plans for nearly 20 stores slated to open in the next two years.

6 tips to reduce costs and build a healthy savings for your restaurant

Making six easy changes to existing restaurant business practices could save thousands of dollars per year.

Fast casual success attributed to speed, cost, nutrition

April 17, 2015

The fast casual sector has grown by more than 550 percent since 1999, and Americans spent more than $21 billion at fast casual stores in 2014.

MasterCard's mobile ordering app powers new Harlem restaurant

April 17, 2015

The app, embedded with MasterPass, enables consumers to pay their bill when they're ready to leave an establishment.

California Pizza Kitchen CEO talks droughts, wages, 'next chapter'

April 17, 2015

California Pizza Kitchen's CEO talks with Fox News Business news.

KFC China to rival Starbucks with premium coffee rollout

April 16, 2015

KFC expects to offer premium coffee in 2,500 of its 4,500 stores in China by the end of the year.

Panera to increase buyback to $750M, refranchise 73 stores

April 16, 2015

Panera Bread announced that it is increasing its buyback authorization to $750M and plans to sell and refranchise 73 of its company-owned stores.

New regulations bill will lead to 'costly litigation,' IFA says

April 16, 2015

Leaders of the International Franchise Association urged lawmakers in California to oppose Assembly Bill 525, which the organization believes would pose…

Complex tax code hurting franchises, IFA says

April 16, 2015

The International Franchise Association is encouraging lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform as a way to support the franchise industry.

Your Pie celebrates 7 years, launches Maple Bacon Gelato

April 16, 2015

Your Pie announced the latest of the brand's seasonal Craft Pie Series, the new Maple Bacon Gelato.

CREAM inks 13-unit expansion deal for Northern California

April 16, 2015

CREAM, a San Francisco-based fast casual dessert franchise specializing in ice cream sandwiches and other confections, has inked a franchise deal for 13 new…

Penn Station inks 10-unit agreement for Atlanta area

April 16, 2015

The company has opened more than 290 locations in 15 states with only two store closings in 30 years.

Pie Five expands footprint in Chicago

April 15, 2015

The new restaurant marked Pie Five's 41st location.

The 'Fight for 15': Workers and restaurants battle for minimum wage

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

An already contentious issue, organizations including the International Franchise Association, the Service Employees International Union and others drafted…

Taxpayers picking up $9 billion tab due to low restaurant wages, study says

April 14, 2015

The release of the report comes a day before the National Restaurant Association's annual lobby day on Capitol Hill.

Leading from the front lines: If you show the path to success, others will follow

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

At the end of the day, true leaders know how to inspire their teams to reach for something bigger.

Canada-based Wok Box enters California market with 37-unit deal

April 14, 2015

The agreement states that the company will develop the 37 restaurants from Kern County up to the Oregon border, with the first slated to open in the San…

Fazoli's receives fundraising award, rolls out create-your-own-pizza

April 14, 2015

Fazoli's received the COEX Innovation Award for Marketing/Service for its ongoing fundraising efforts and food donations to Feed the Children. Fazoli’s also…

The Melt partners with Whole Foods nonprofit to fund school gardens, food education

April 14, 2015

San Francisco-based The Melt, a chain of 100 percent all-natural, fast casual eateries, announced Whole Kids Foundation is the company's new 'Round-Up' partner.