Pizza Hut's digital guru talking all-things tech

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Baron Concors, Pizza Hut's global chief digital officer, will share insights about the chain's digital strategy Aug. 17 at this year’s CONNECT Mobile…

Franchise Focus: Family owned coffee business brewing franchise deals

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

The independent coffee shop is an iconic establishment that seems to be dying out in modern America, but one family owned coffee brand is determined to…

Deli chain kneads online orders

July 15, 2016

Baker Brothers American Deli is launching an online ordering customer rewards program called Deli Dough, according to a news release. Consumers earn five…

Pie Five partners with Foodstone to open new locations

July 15, 2016

Pie Five Pizza announced a new development deal with existing franchise partner, Foodstone, LLC, that will open 16 additional locations in two states.

Dog Haus launches new movie hotdog

July 15, 2016

Dog Haus said it will partner with Chef Ilan Hall to create the Naughty Dog hot dog to promote the upcoming film, Sausage Party. 

Cold Stone Creamery throws birthday celebration

July 15, 2016

Cold Stone Creamery announced a partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks to celebrate team mascot, Baxter's birthday on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July…

NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules

July 15, 2016

Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December  received loud and instantaneous…

Leadership changes continue at Quiznos with new CEO, CFO

July 15, 2016

The leadership changes are continuing at Quiznos. Just about a month after President and CEO Doug Pendergast resigned a year into his position, the former CFO…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…

French street café in the heart of the bluegrass state? Mais oui!

July 14, 2016

Life is getting pretty cushy for students in Kentucky Wildcat country. Just in time for the fall semester, a European-style café, Brioche Doree, featuring…

At McAlister's, tea beats out ... chocolate?

July 14, 2016

In the run-up to McAlister's Deli's Eighth annual Free Tea Day, the chain surveyed more than 1,000 adult consumers in the U.S. to produce this somewhat…

Ballard Brands names new executives

July 14, 2016

Ballard Brands restaurant group announced in a company press release the promotion of former Chief Development Officer Peter Boylan to president of the company…

Dickey's opens 2 state locations

July 14, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the opening of locations in Dothan, Alabama and San Dimas, California in a company press release. Both units will have four…

Where in the restaurant world will Pokemon GO, go?

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

Computer code rarely lies, and the computer code inside  the Pokemon Go game for mobile devices indicates that the Niantic Labs product already has  McDonald's…

Verts launches summer LTOs, test kitchen

July 14, 2016

In honor of the summer season, Verts Mediterranean Grill has created a few LTOs, including grilled corn, Greek salad and a beef meatball rice bowl, according…

Villa Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller

July 14, 2016

Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.

Gyroville brings Mediterranean to South America

July 13, 2016

The Mediterranean is invading South America, Gyroville said in a press release. Gyroville, a fast casual concept serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine…

Diners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback

July 13, 2016

Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…

Pita Pit franchisees raise $23K for charity

July 13, 2016

An employee appreciation event within Pita Pit led to a spontaneous charity effort that netted $23,000.

A royal expansion: Kevin King crowned for Smoothie King’s quest for 1,000 stores

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Meet Kevin King: the chief of development for Smoothie King, a franchise that has seen rapid growth in recent years. CEO Wan Kim has tapped King to build out…