MOOYAH: We treat our franchisees like guests

"We must treat our franchisees the way we want our franchisees to treat our guests," MOOYAH COO Michael Mabry told Splick.it's Anke Corbin in this video…

In times of doubt, think outside the nutritional box

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you are still on the fence about whether you should provide menu items that are allergen- and/or gluten-free, provide a dish as a limited-time-offer to see…

Franchise Assoc. hosting call on NLRB Joint Employer Ruling

October 29, 2014

The International Franchise Association will host a conference call Thursday to discuss the impact of the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel's…

Food+Tech Connect, ShopKeep offering support for restaurant growth boot camp

October 29, 2014

Food+Tech Connect and ShopKeep have teamed up to offer 25 full scholarships to The Power of Brand: Growing Your Restaurant boot camp, taught by former Union…

GE Capital extends restaurant financing opportunities

October 29, 2014

GE Capital, Franchise Finance announced today that it has expanded its team of account executives to focus on the restaurant industry. Leading the initiative…

Menchie’s partnership unveils first-ever Cinnabon fro-yo flavor

October 29, 2014

Menchie's has partnered with Cinnabon for its November featured flavor, Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll. The partnership marks the first time that Cinnabon has…

Webinar will take marketers beyond mobile payment

October 28, 2014

For restaurants and retailers, the possibilities opened by the mobile wallet revolution extend far beyond payments.

Vast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs

October 28, 2014

Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…

Popeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors

October 28, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume…

Back Yard Burger posts same-store sales increases for Q3

October 28, 2014

Back Yard Burgers is stepping up growth efforts after posting its 18th straight month of same-store sales increases.

Chipotle hoping to scare up bucks for charity with Boorito fundraiser

October 28, 2014

Proceeds up to $1 million will benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

Fazoli's opens first campus restaurant at Texas Tech

October 28, 2014

This restaurant is part of Fazoli's strategic plan to grow through non-traditional locations, including additional campus, airport and travel center sites.

Capriotti's announces turkey, sandwich giveaway

October 28, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is offering fans a chance to win a free Butterball turkey, as well as one free Bobbie sandwich per week for a year.

PJ's Coffee, Painting with a Twist pair up

October 28, 2014

Painting with a Twist is partnering with PJ's Coffee of New Orleans to offer small batch roasted coffee for daytime "Coffee and Canvas" classes.

ReadyTouch names new VP Sales & Marketing

October 28, 2014

Palo Alto, California software company ReadyTouch announced the appointment of Debbie Richards Novograd as vice president of Sales and Marketing.

Farmer Brothers' coffee partner wins award

October 28, 2014

The Cup of Excellence is an annual Alliance for Coffee Excellence competition held in coffee-growing origins around the world.

Hurricane Grill & Wings opens second Arizona restaurant

October 28, 2014

It's the second Hurricane Grill & Wings restaurant for franchisee Gary Arnold, who plans to open six additional restaurants within the next five years.

Top 100: People – Alon Mor, Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill

October 28, 2014

Alon Mor, president and CEO of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, is number nine on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.

Will the shift from credit cards to mobile payments be good, bad, or neutral?

Will the shift from credit cards to mobile payments be good, bad, or neutral for the restaurant industry?