Why Starbucks is so 'red-in-the-face' today

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

Starbucks is bringing back red cups. In fact, this year the chain introduced not just an ornate red holiday cup, but 13 different ornate red holiday cups.

POS checklist: 6 must-haves of a solid solution

Choosing an integrated POS system tailored to the restaurant vertical comes with several key advantages, and options do not necessarily have to be costly.

Series Part III: Digital signage software beyond the order counter

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President

Dickey's holds art contest to celebrate 75th anniversary

November 9, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 75th anniversary by asking artists to submit works for two large-scale murals that will become permanent features…

Blaze Pizza opens new Chicago-area location

November 9, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening a new Chicagoland location in Orland Park on Nov. 14, according to a press release.

Series part II: 5 key questions to ask about digital signage software

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

A load of tasty restaurant LTOs tell veterans 'Thanks'

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

It's quite a week to be an American with tomorrow's presidential election and Friday's celebration of Veterans Day. Many restaurant brands are playing up this…

How Firehouse Subs turbocharged email marketing results

As Firehouse Subs shows, automation and segmentation pack a powerful one-two punch that creates a personal experience for subscribers and top-notch results for…

Smashburger adds real estate veteran to leadership team

November 9, 2016

Franchise sales and real estate industry veteran Glenn M. Moon has joined the Smashburger leadership team as director of franchise sales. In the new role, he…

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.