The Melt expands into Texas

November 9, 2016

The Melt is driving into Texas, with its first location opening Nov. 21, at Houston’s Baybrook Mall.

Wienerschnitzel honors late founder with race sponsorship

November 8, 2016

John Galardi's legacy will be honored when the concept he founded, Wienerschnitzel, sponsors and participates in a 5K race on Nov. 12, called PurpleStride…

Rise to pop up 5 new sites in Maryland

November 8, 2016

Rise Biscuits Donuts has signed a multi-unit franchise deal for parts of Maryland, including Silver Spring, Rockville, Towson and Baltimore. The quickly…

Series Part I: 7 signage software essentials you must know before you go digital

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

Firestorm Pizza open third North Carolina location

November 8, 2016

Firestorm Pizza announced today that the fast casual brand is opening its third location in North Carolina on Dec. 10, this one located in Huntersville, at…

Fiesta Restaurant Group brands stall in Q3

November 8, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. reported relatively discouraging Q3 results, this week for the period ending on Oct. 2.

Gloria Jean's Coffees debuts holiday menu items

November 8, 2016

Gloria Jean's Coffees is introducing new whole bean flavors including holiday cheer, mocha merriment, Christmas morning and winter wonderland.

Fazoli's honors its top 2016 performers

November 8, 2016

Fazoli's honored Bob Sirkis, who owns the Fazoli's of Valdosta, Georgia, as its Franchisee of the Year. According to a news release, he achieved 7.8 percent…

Pieology opens new So. CA location

November 7, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria's newest location in Southern California is open, according to a press release. The franchisee, Frank Kalil, opened the unit in Temecula.

Report: 4 top pizza industry growth factors

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

Good news came this morning in the form of a new report on the global pizza market for the next three years. Technavio's latest research shows that the market…

Schlotzsky's names former Coke exec VP of Global Marketing

November 7, 2016

Schlotzsky's has hired Claire Quinn, an 18-year Coca-Cola marketing veteran, as its vice president of global marketing, according  to a company press release. 

Revenue jumps by 23 percent at The Habit

November 7, 2016

The Habit Restaurants announced that revenue is up  22.6 percent to $71.9 million compared to $58.6 million over this time last year.

Calcuatling the new cost of food spoilage

Forward-thinking companies are embracing new technologies to better position themselves for ongoing profitability.

Grabbagreen grabs 14 franchise agreements

November 7, 2016

Grabbagreen has signed 14 franchise agreements with Prometheus Worldwide, LLC.

Pie Five Pizza moves into third Indianapolis location

November 7, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co. has opened its newest Indianapolis location, this time at 5320 E. 82nd St., Suite 104.

Buffalo Wild Wings taps new CFO, backs R Taco expansion

November 7, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings has tapped Alexander Ware as executive VP and CFO and is expanding the R Taco concept across Texas and Louisiana.

Holy Guacamole! Are avocados back or not?

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

Is the avocado shortage still on? The answer, it seems, depends on who you ask and what news source you rely on.

Chipotle shareholders on quest to oust board chair

November 4, 2016

Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells may soon be out of his board chairman job if two of the chain's shareholders get their wish.

Going global: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit adds European event

Early-bird registration is now open for next year's London and Dallas summits.

Digital menu boards: Overhyped or beneficial?

by Daniel Waldron — Copywriter, Armagard Limited

Digital menu boards are a hotly debated topic across food industry forums. The cost to enter is high. There are however, many benefits to making the jump to…