3 types of rewards to increase employee satisfaction

By Autumn Manning, CEO of YouEarnedIt

Bubbakoo’s Burritos launches 1st franchise

July 25, 2016

Bubbakoo's Burritos, the New Jersey made-to-order concept, is launching its tenth location and first franchise operation, at 1849 Hooper Avenue.

Pieology Pizzeria rolls into second North Carolina location

July 25, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening its second North Carolina location, this one will be at 4158 Main, North Hills, Suite 103, in Raleigh. The franchise is the second…

National Chicken Wings Day has restaurants winging it

July 25, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings and Wingstop restaurants are offering deals this Friday, which in case you didn't know is National Chicken Wing Day. At Buffalo Wild Wings…

Smoothie system sales down, the NPD Group finds

July 25, 2016

Dollar sales of smoothie makers declined during the first part of 2016, a press release said. According to the NPD Group, a global information company, dollar…

Sodexo aims to make it a cage-free egg world

July 25, 2016

Sodexo, a food service company, is partnering with Humane Society International to supply cage-free eggs across the globe by 2025.

Historic 1st FAA-approved food delivery? Of course, it's a Slurpee and a doughnut

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

Just how long do we have before these autonomous flying delivery trucks fill our skies like a perpetual "day of the locusts"?

The Instagram advantage: Seven rules for putting this super-visual tool to work for you

by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt

Pictures and words and great hashtags — that's the world of Instagram. It's a world restaurateurs must know to engage today's customers. Here are some…

Costa Vida reveals 2016 growth

July 22, 2016

In the first two quarters of this year, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill said the brand signed 14 franchise agreements, according to a news release. The chain…

BurgerFi heats up new Brooklyn location

July 22, 2016

BurgerFi opened its newest location in Brooklyn on Monday, July 18, near the Dyker Heights area. 

Firehouse Subs donates $1 million to AED campaign

July 22, 2016

Firehouse Subs announced in a news release that not only hahs it opened its 1,000th restaurant, but to celebrate, it has donated $1 million to the AED…

Chick-fil-A app campaign analytics show just how big a win it was

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

You can drive consumers to your app, but you can't necessarily make them download it. This has been the perpetual problem for restaurants that want their…

Chicken Salad Chick moves into Georgia

July 22, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Georgia location on Aug. 2 in Warner Robins on Watson Boulevard. The franchise will be overseen by Lanier and Rob…

Former NRA exec moves to Specialty Food Association

July 22, 2016

The not-for-profit Specialty Food Association has hired a new president away from his previous role as chief innovation and member advancement officer with the…

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe opens 50th location

July 22, 2016

Kneaders Bakery and Café now has 50 locations, after opening its Phoenix, Arizona cafe recently. The chain is planning to open a total of 55 stores this year…

Dickey's Barbecue hosts event for first responders

July 22, 2016

Originating in Dallas in 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sept. 17 with an invitational barbecue showdown, Battle of the…

Canadian restaurant group acquires Kahala, readies for US growth spurt

July 22, 2016

Shareholders approved the merger Thursday of Kahala Brands Ltd and a wholly owned subsidiary of MTY Food group. Kahala — as the parent company of 18 brands…

Pie Five, Pizza Inn CEO steps down

July 22, 2016

Rave Restaurant Group’s CEO Randy Gier is stepping down, according to a press release from the company that owns 300 Pie Five and Pizza Inn units. Clinton…

Chipotle reports dismal Q2

July 22, 2016

The second-quarter financial news is in for Chipotle Mexican Grill. and it is not good, although the chain has apparently returned to profitability. 

Why franchising needs to have a little soul

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurant franchising is often an extension of the corporate company: everything has to be exactly the same, or the process won't work. However, some…