Commodities: Cheese prices finally beginning to fall

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

Cheese prices are finally falling, but the price of wheat is taking up the slack in this week's commodity report of pizza restaurateurs.

Capriotti’s rolls out newest location

August 15, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its second Nebraska location, this one at 235 South 11th Street in Lincoln.

Nature's Table brewing partnership with Copper Moon World Coffee

August 12, 2016

Nature's Table is serving its guests in select Florida, Cincinnati and Indianapolis locations, 12 blends of Copper Moon World coffee, according to a company…

The CoreLife Eatery takes on franchising

August 12, 2016

The CoreLife Eatery executive team is taking its active lifestyle restaurant national with the launch of franchising opportunities a little more than a year…

Newk's signs 10-unit deal with Five Guys franchisee

August 12, 2016

Newk's Eatery is expanding into Virginia with the company's latest development agreement to open 10 locations in Fairfax and Arlington counties over the next…

Franchise Focus: How Nature's Table franchises healthful eating

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

What makes your restaurant unique? Restaurateurs must have an answer to this question before, during and after they build their brand from the ground up. For…

Firenza Pizza hits Houston

August 11, 2016

Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.

Can BOGO cocktails entice consumers to go back to Chipotle?

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Chipotle’s E.Coli outbreaks and recent allegations against its leadership have caused the brand to go on a mission to gain back consumer trust. It tried free…

Panera Bread debuts ‘Kids Meal Promise’

August 11, 2016

Panera's kids menu will be free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and colors from artificial sources starting September 7.

Freebirds president steps down

August 11, 2016

Bobby Shaw, who served as COO for Freebirds for the past three years and was named president earlier this year, announced today via LinkedIn his last day with…

5 great ways paid social ads can equal more restaurant reviews

by Alex Membrillo — CEO, Cardinal Web Solutions

It's no secret that online reviews can be very beneficial for a restaurant's reputation and business. But many restaurateurs are not aware that they can use…

Expert advice for restaurateurs if a fake restaurant Facebook page steals your location

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

At least 60 Houston restaurants are being misrepresented as fictional restaurants, as we reported yesterday, but nobody is sure why. We posed the question to…

Why your fast casual brand can't ignore artificial intelligence

Many fast casual leaders are unaware of the technology and tools available to them that provide accuracy when determining the best locations. Location…

What's it worth to dress like me? About $8 million if you're Chick-fil-A

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Chick-fil-A conducted its annual Cow Appreciation Day about a month ago, on July 12. If you're not familiar with this event, it's an annual rite at the chain…

Dickey’s BBQ announces "No B.S." campaign

August 10, 2016

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a "No B.S." initiative and the 'bs' stands for bad stuff. The initiative features hormone-free, cage-free, and…

Pieology fires up newest location

August 10, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

McAlister's signs franchise deals for restaurants in 2 states

August 9, 2016

McAlister's Deli announced franchise agreements for Georgia and Illinois locations, including five restaurants in Atlanta, as well as additional units in…

Qdoba debuts smoky menu item

August 9, 2016

Qdoba is now making smoked brisket available for customers to add to any of the chain's customizable menu offerings. In fact, Qdoba's new Outlaw Knockout…

Focus Brands and its 5,000 locations commit to all cage-free eggs in 10 years

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

August 9, 2016

More than 5,000 ice cream shops, restaurants and bakeries operated by Focus Brands committed today to transition to cage-free eggs over the next 10 years…

Houston plagued by fake restaurant listings

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

Somebody is creating dozens of fake restaurant Facebook listings for real restaurant locations in Houston. The question is, why?