Wingstop, Pizza Hut, Cici's Pizza execs debate importance of mobile apps

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The customer experience at a restaurant is paramount to a restaurant's success. Mobile apps have become increasingly part of that experience, but how important…

Walmart stores now carrying Dickey's sausage

April 7, 2016

The retail giant is carrying three flavors, including Original Smoked Polish Sausage, Smoked Spicy Cheddar Sausage and Hot Links.

The Chickery inks franchise deal in Ontario

April 7, 2016

The Chickery has signed on a franchise partner in Waterloo, Ontario.

Villa Restaurant Group makes marketing promotions

April 7, 2016

Villa Restaurant Group has made changes to its marketing department.

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza introduces three new LTO pizzas

April 7, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza has debuted three new limited-time pizzas to its menu.

PizzaRev brings back Sriracha Sausage Pizza

April 7, 2016

PizzaRev is offering its Sriracha Sausage pizza at its 32 open restaurants.

Pie Five Pizza to open 3 Colorado locations

April 7, 2016

Pie Five Pizza is opening three locations in Colorado — two in Colorado Springs and one in Aurora.

4 things you don't know about the ACA (but should)

The employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called "pay or play") is just one more area that is moving so fast that many…

Starbucks building venti-sized NYC roastery

April 6, 2016

The roastery will open in 2018, and will be similar to the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room that debuted in Seattle in 2014.

Free download: 'How to Drive Traffic and Sales with Proven Mobile Engagement Strategies'

April 6, 2016

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach as marketers must become familiar with what strategies and tactics will work and also the surprises that may…

Whataburger launches prom contest

April 6, 2016

One winner and their prom date will receive a special prom package for themselves and 10 friends including limo rental, orange corsages and boutonnieres, a…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open stores in Las Vegas, Charlotte

April 6, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open two new locations this week — Its third Las Vegas location and its first in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MOD Pizza completes 115th install of PAR's Brink POS

April 6, 2016

MOD Pizza has opened its 115th store in the U.S. outfitted with PAR's Brink POS software and PAR EverServ 500 terminals.

Former franchisee takes the helm at Robeks

April 5, 2016

David Rawnsley is now the new president of Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies.

Grabbagreen in midst of aggressive growth plan

April 5, 2016

Since launching its nationwide franchising plan, Grabbagreen has expanded to 38 franchised units.

SMOSH surprise two young fans at PizzaRev in latest 'Prank It FWD' series

April 5, 2016

PizzaRev was recently chosen to be the location for a new episode from top YouTube stars Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox and SMOSH.

Vitality Bowls to open in Chula Vista, California

April 5, 2016

Vitality Bowls will open its newest location on April 14 in Chula Vista, California.

Pie Five wins award for loyalty innovation

April 5, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc announced the fifth winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards: Pie Five Pizza for the Loyalty Innovation award.

Why restaurants should use menu-labeling delay to ensure accuracy

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Even though some public health advocates have claimed the extension is a setback for public health, the good news is the delay gives food service operators…

Johnny Rockets driving Chile sales with food trucks

April 4, 2016

Johnny Rockets food trucks are an add-on option for franchise partners, available as a way for restaurants to access the community outside of the restaurants…