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…

AllerTrain approved for food service in Maryland

November 4, 2016

A Maryland county now requires eateries to have an allergy and gluten-free trained employee on site during operating hours.

Wahlburgers launches new menu items

November 3, 2016

Wahlburgers is launching a fiesta burger and Fall chicken salad.

Luna Grill's latest financing will support expansion, HQ relocation

November 3, 2016

Luna Grill is expanding locations and relocating its headquarters thanks to a healthy infusion of financing.

Ahoy Easley! Captain D's sails into another South Carolina location

November 3, 2016

Captain D's has opened its 30th unit in South Carolina, the latest located at 5806 Calhoun Memorial Highway.

Pieology opens NC location No. 3

November 3, 2016

Pieology opened its third North Carolina location in Greensboro's Friendly Center. The site is the 10th owned and operated by Segovia Aslan Enterprises, which…

Giardino Gourmet Salads adds Sunshine State location

November 3, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads is expanding with the help of franchisee  and entrepreneur, Victor Aldrich. According to a news release, Aldrich will open the brand's…

Dickey's expands in NY

November 3, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced a new location in Kingston, New York, according to a press release. Daniel Terlizzi, the new owner, will open Dickey's third…

50 menu additions perfect for fall

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

While some restaurants are capitalizing on the pumpkin craze, others are challenging the status quo and releasing seemingly unrelated menu items this fall.

Buona celebrates end of Cubs' losing streak with free sandwiches

November 3, 2016

There are a lot of very partied-out people in the Windy City today with the Cubs' World Series win. The team beat the Cleveland Indians, 8-7 in Game 7 after a…

Webinar: 7 essential strategies to recession-proof your restaurant

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

Are you leaving money on the table? Learn how to turn your POS into a money-producing machine for what some analysts believe is a coming restaurant recession.

How Pita Pit combines social, digital platforms to reach customers

Jordy Patano, shown right, digital marketing manager of Pita Pit, dishes on the chain's digital strategy in an interview with Hughes' Tim Tang.