How embracing humane animal practices enhances profits

by Joseph Grove, Contributing Writer — Founder, Orchard Content

When a social movement as powerful as the one rising forth for the humane treatment of animals in our food chain creates an opportunity to nurture that good…

It's almost summer: Is your restaurant set for the big stink?

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

Summer is just around the corner and so are the odors inherent when warmer weather and food mix at your restaurant. Here are six tips from the maintenance…

Pieology opening 8 locations in Southeastern US

June 2, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that franchise group Segovia Aslan Enterprises will open eight locations by the end of this year in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia…

Rubio's acquires 8 Lime Fresh Mexican locations

June 2, 2016

Rubio's Restaurants  has completed the acquisition of eight restaurant locations in Florida previously operated as Lime Fresh Mexican Grills. The sustainable…

Holler & Dash doubles down on brunch

June 2, 2016

Fast casual biscuit house Holler & Dash is opening its second location this summer in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The brand opened its first location in March in…

Former Fazoli's exec assumes CFO role at Krystal

June 2, 2016

Former Fazoli's and Yum! Brands pizza executive Rodney Lee has stepped into the role of CFO and executive vice president at The Krystal Company, according to…

California restaurant coins 'super premium fast food' category

June 2, 2016

"Super premium fast food" is how Starbird, a new restaurant concept in Sunnyvale, California, is describing itself.

Two-sided lockers empower automated restaurants

June 1, 2016

Apex Supply Chain Technologies has announced the launch of AnyWhere self-serve lockers that restaurants can use to fulfill customers' carryout orders. The…

Wingstop hits 900th unit

June 1, 2016

Indonesia is home to Wingstop's 900th location. The milestone unit opened in the city of Surabaya and is Wingstop's twelfth location in the country. The…

Zoes Kitchen raises 2016 revenue expectations after successful Q1

June 1, 2016

Zoes Kitchen reported today that its revenue increased 27.6 percent to $80.4 million and that comparable restaurant sales increased 8.1 percent during Q1.

Middleby acquiring ice equipment company

June 1, 2016

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Follett Corporation, a manufacturer of ice machines, ice and water-dispensing equipment, ice storage and transport…

4 ways to prep for overtime changes

John Waldmann, co-founder and CEO of Homebase, offers advice to help brands become compliant with the Department of Labor's overtime ruling.

Burger 21 bellies up to the bar

May 31, 2016

Ocala, Florida, is now home to Burger 21's first freestanding restaurant with a full-service bar and outdoor patio, according to a company press release.

New burrito restaurant franchisor hits the national scene

May 31, 2016

A popular single-location North Carolina-based restaurant, Go Burrito, is taking the plunge this week into franchising its concepts. The 3-year-old…

Pressure building: McDonald's and joint employment

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

As the issue of joint responsibility for employee wages and other workplace issues winds its way through the docket with the NLRB, the battles lines appear to…

Jack in the Box exec to share social media strategies during free webinar

May 31, 2016

Nearly every reputable brand is on social media, and in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…

Get Fried hoping to open in Middle East

May 27, 2016

The French fry fast food chain, Get Fried 9#GetFried Fry Cafe), has entered into an exclusive master franchise agreement with World Franchise Associates to…

Former Corner Bakery exec takes over franchise sales at Smashburger

May 27, 2016

Smashburger has hired Gregg Koffler, who was previously overseeing franchise sales for Corner Bakery Cafe, for the position of senior VP of franchise sales and…

QSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service

May 27, 2016

In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…

US Foods hits the NYSE

May 27, 2016

National food service distributor, US Foods Holding Corp, began trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "USFD," after its…