Why universal POS technology makes all the difference in franchising

Traditionally, franchisors received self-reported metrics from franchisees, making inventory management and sales analysis an unnecessarily lengthy process. To…

BrightSign, Mood Media deliver 1st Costa Coffee digital menu boards

August 9, 2016

BrightSign LLC, a manufacturer of digital signage media players, and Mood Media, an in-store media provider, announced that they installing the first digital…

Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

Uberrito announces new location, promotions

August 8, 2016

Uberrito announced the opening of a new Houston location in the Clear Lake area and will celebrate opening week with $5 menu items, according to a company…

Chipotle's Tasty Made vs Tasty Burger: Who will win the name war?

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

The CEO of Tasty Burger believes that Chipotle not only copied the name of his Boston-based chain but that the logos are too similar in shape, cut and color.

Fazoli’s enjoys record-breaking growth

August 8, 2016

Fazoli’s, the Italian concept, is enjoying record-breaking growth for the month of July, according to a company press release.

Schlotzsky’s seeks franchisees for Arizona locations

August 8, 2016

Schlotzsky’s is aiming to expand in Arizona and looking for a few good franchise partners.

Giardino Gourmet Salads breaks ground in North Carolina

August 8, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads has announced that franchisees Mario and Tania Diaz have begun construction at the first North Carolina location in Cary.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop hits store No. 100

August 8, 2016

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, initially launched in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its 100th store.

Commodities: A relatively rough week for most pizza makers

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

Last week was not the cheeriest for the pizza marketplace with most pizza stocks dropping.

Can coasters address consumer disengagement in restaurants?

August 5, 2016

In hopes of counteracting phone distractions in restaurants, Heckler Design has created coasters made to hold customer phones, according to a company press…

International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Fired Pie announces additional Arizona locations

August 5, 2016

Fired Pie recently opened its 16th location in Chandler and 17th in Glendale — both in Arizona, according to a news release. The restaurant has a total of 1…

Why space-age technologies have practical value in your brand's kitchen

Automated technologies are operating everything from ventilation hoods to ovens, which help commercial kitchens save time, increase energy efficiency and…

Hourly workers: The new endangered species?

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

The hourly labor market is getting tighter all the time for restaurateurs. A new national study reveals what these workers want and sheds light on how…

Wingstop reports strong Q2 results, entry into Saudi Arabia

August 4, 2016

The chicken business is good for Wingstop, which saw an 18.2-percent increase in Q2 revenue over the same period last year.

Dismal Q2 results inspire Noodles & Co to scale back growth

August 4, 2016

Although Noodles & Company reported Thursday that Q2 revenue was up, it also noted that comparable sales were down. Total revenue increased 5.4 to percent…

Dickey's expands in home state with 2 new locations

August 4, 2016

Dickey's is opening two new units in southern Texas, in New Braunfels and San Marcos. The New Braunfels location opens this fall, followed by the San Marcos…

Cott buying S&D Coffee for $355M

August 4, 2016

Canadian-based Cott Corporation, a beverage producer and provider, is acquiring S&D Coffee for $355 million on a cash and debt-free basis. 

Jack in the Box, Qdoba post Q3 bounces

August 4, 2016

Jack in the Box got a lift in its third-quarter earnings, according to the company which reported Wednesday that earnings hit $30.8 million or 93 cents per…