Fazoli's sees record growth

October 20, 2016

Fazoli's franchise-owned restaurants reported a 5.1 percent same-store sales increase during the fiscal year second quarter, ending Sept. 30, according to a…

Rise Biscuits Donuts expands to Denver

October 20, 2016

Rise Biscuit Donuts has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to expand in Denver, Colorado.

Schlotzsky's seeks Arizona franchisees

October 20, 2016

Schlotzsky's is aiming to expand in Arizona and seeking qualified franchisees in the Phoenix area.

Air Force vets launching two Dickey's BBQ in Colorado

October 20, 2016

Air Force veterans Bob and Barbara Rusnak plan to launch their fourth and fifth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit stores in Colorado Springs, come next year.

Dog Haus strikes 300-unit deal

October 20, 2016

Dog Haus, based in Pasadena, Califonia, has signed an agreement with American Development Partners to build more than 300 franchise locations in 12 states over…

How supply chain technology helped 2 brands save money, drive profits

With the proper software, restaurant management can provide predictive and actionable insights into entire food supply chains, enabling greater visibility…

Newk's adds 4th Jacksonville unit

October 19, 2016

Newk's Eatery is opening its fourth restaurant in the Jacksonville community. Located on 6025 Butler Point Road, the chain's newest Jacksonville location will…

2 fast casuals add experienced CMOs to help fuel growth

October 19, 2016

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill and Slim Chickens have each added a chief marketing officer to help grow their brands.

Spoleto rolls out fourth Central Florida location

October 18, 2016

Spoleto, is opening its newest location at 4750 The Grove Dr, in Winter Park, Florida.

Project Juice bursts into San Francisco location

October 18, 2016

Project Juice plans to open two units in California with the first opening later this year at 506 Castro St., in San Francisco. A Pacific Heights location will…

Corner Bakery Café launches 'choose any 2' option

October 18, 2016

Corner Bakery Café has launched its 'choose any two' offering.

Which Wich implements new POS system

October 18, 2016

Which Wich is implementing NCR's Silver Pro POS conversion solution.

Back Yard Burgers unveils new restaurant design

October 18, 2016

Back Yard Burgers has unveiled its new restaurant design at its Gulfport, Mississippi location.

PizzaRev opens first northern California location

October 18, 2016

PizzaRev is opening its first northern California location at 5801 Folsom Blvd, in Sacramento.

American Gonzo hires on new CEO

October 18, 2016

Jeff Goodman is the new CEO at American Gonzo Food Corporation, according to a press release.

Burgers on the run: Shake Shack tests mobile ordering in NYC

October 18, 2016

Shake Shack is testing a mobile ordering app at its midtown location in New York City as it looks to capitalize on a growing trend in this space.

Free webinar: 7 essential strategies for recession-proof restaurant systems

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

Analysts are indicating a restaurant recession has already started. Whatever ultimately happens, it's clear those who invest in point-of-sale technology now…

Uncle Maddio's on franchisee failure: Lessons learned drive growth forward

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

When you build a brand, you are taking a chance on new franchisees. There will be failures, shares Uncle Maddio's. The trick is to turn those failures into…

Report reveals record wave of restaurant chain failings

October 17, 2016

An industry "over-expansion" is the culprit behind a wave of bankruptcy declarations by restaurant chains. 

Togo's exec shares 5 ways to delight unhappy customers

For every customer complaint, there are 26 other unhappy customers who have remained silent.