Twitter votes inspire return of BWW sauces

September 1, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings is bringing back several popular LTO sauces thanks to Twitter demand.

Kneaders, McAlister’s opening in Phoenix

September 1, 2015

Two well-known fast-casual brands, Kneaders Bakery & Café and McAlister’s Deli, are opening soon in the Phoenix area.

Au Bon Pain intros fall menu items

September 1, 2015

Inspired by the flavors of fall, Au Bon Pain, has created a couple new menu offerings, including the Oven-Hot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and a variety of sweet…

Mamoun’s Falafel launches franchise program

September 1, 2015

Mamoun’s Falafel Restaurant, founded in 1971, has partnered with Fransmart to franchise the concept.

Chipotle sued for claiming to have GMO-free menu

September 1, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a law suit alleging its marketing and advertising campaign regarding its menu not including genetically modified organisms is…

Is McDonald's rebranding as fast casual in UK?

September 1, 2015

McDonald's will offer a fast casual service style in UK stores by the end of October. A small trial has also begun in the U.S.

Pizza, QSR and fast casual segments enjoying big gains

While bolstered consumer confidence is good news for restaurants, rising costs are perhaps their biggest challenge in today’s business landscape.

Pie Five Pizza Co.debuting 'Magic Mushroom' pizza

August 31, 2015

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating "National Mushroom Month" with a limited time offer pizza available Sept. 3.

13 ways to beat weather-related supply chain challenges

'Mother Nature is not sweet.' -- John Shelby Spong

North Carolina welcomes first Potbelly

August 31, 2015

North Carolina’s first Potbelly is now open in Greensboro.

Harvest season inspires new flavors at la Madeleine

August 31, 2015

As the harvest season approaches, la Madeleine Country French Café is celebrating with new pasta dishes and seasonal bakery items.

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants

August 31, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches on military installation base

August 28, 2015

The first Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open on a military installation began service this week in Fort Leonard Wood.

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint to open 5 GA stores

August 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open the first of five new stores in central and south Georgia.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

The Halal Guys’ first franchise opens in Chicago

August 27, 2015

The Halal Guys opened its first franchised location in Chicago

Burger 21 scouting Houston franchising opps

August 27, 2015

Burger 21 is targeting Houston for future restaurant sites and prospective franchisees.

Revenues up 30 percent at Zoës

August 27, 2015

Zoës Kitchen reported total revenue for Q2 increased 30 percent to $54.5 million and comparable restaurant sales increased 5.6 percent

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…