Honeygrow + Minigrow launch app

July 10, 2018

Honeygrow and its sister chain, Minigrow, have launched a mobile app, which allows guests to order ahead and jump the line, according to a company press…

Edible Arrangements snags Tropical Smoothie's CEO

July 10, 2018

Edible Arrangements has named Mike Rotondo, former CEO of Tropical Smoothie, as its CEO, according to a company press release.

Yang Kee Noodle hosts dog-friendly event

July 9, 2018

Yang Kee Noodle's Louisville, Kentucky, location is hosting an event to support The Arrow Fund, a local organization that helps animal victims of abuse…

Elbows Mac N' Cheese to open in Torrance, California

July 9, 2018

Elbows Mac N' Cheese will open its Torrance, Californi, location Saturday, which is on National Mac and Cheese Day, according to a company press release. 

B.Good welcomes CMO

July 9, 2018

B. Good, serving locally sourced burgers, bowls, salads and smoothies, has named Brent Feldman as CMO, according to a company press release. Feldman's main…

Eddie Rocket's voted best burgers in Ireland

July 9, 2018

Eddie Rocket's, which was founded in 1989, and has 42 locations, won the title of Best Burger in Ireland: Fast Food Chain National 2018. As part of National…

Woops Newton location soars

July 9, 2018

Woops, a New York-based bakery, opened last December at 79 Union St. at the Newton Center, according to a company press release. 

FastCasual's parent company launches daily newsletter on fintech

by Kathy Doyle — President, Networld

Networld Media Group has created World of Money, an online daily news brief covering issues and events that affect the business of money and the transfer of…

Large Scale Deployment Considerations

If you are considering implementing kiosk or digital signage options in your business, the number of details and logistics to navigate and manage can be…

The ZIVELO Difference: The Art of Multi-Sourcing

We are navigating relationships with multiple manufacturing and supply sources for you. This ensures that there is no single point of failure anywhere in our…

Why Shake Shack customers pushing back against Danny Meyer's cash-free plan

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer recently penned a blog post giving three reasons why his restaurants were going cashless. Consumers pushed back, giving one…

3 Reasons why you won’t be able to sell your restaurant

Lease coaches offer advice on what restaurant owners can do to sell their restaurants.

FAT Brands acquires Hurricane Grill & Wings

July 5, 2018

FAT Brands Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million, according to a company press release. With the acquisition of…

Little Big Burger to open in Texas

July 5, 2018

Chanticleer Holdings Inc., franchisor of multiple restaurant brands, including Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right and American Burger Company, will open…

Creamistry to open in Santa Barbara

July 5, 2018

Creamistry, a California-based chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is opening a location Saturday at 935 State St., in Santa Barbara…

Why a balanced relationship is key for succeeding as a franchisor, franchisee

by Judy Mottl — editor, Retail Customer Experience Networld Media Group

Experts at the recent International Franchise Expo offered insight and advice on striking the perfect balance in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. It's…

Is your vendor relationship strategic?

Gallup reports on vendor partnerships, and how to get the most out of your vendor relationships.

Garbanzo Mediterranean welcomes CDO

July 3, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has hired Larry Sidoti as CDO, according to a company press release. 

Pincho Factory introduces Chimichurri Burger

July 3, 2018

Miami-based Pincho Factory announced its "Chimichurri Burger" as the July Chalkboard Menu special. Consumers can order the burger throughout July, according to…

BurgerFi adds chicken to the menu

July 3, 2018

BurgerFi has debuted a Chicken Avocado BLT sandwich, according to a company press release. It features grilled chicken breast stacked with fried avocado…