Sales, traffic fall across restaurant industry in September

October 31, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Chef Irvine's foodservice advice at stake for Easy Ice's contest

October 31, 2013

Easy Ice, a national commercial ice machine subscription service, announced that it is teaming up with celebrity chef Robert Irvine to solicit advice on…

Franchise Business Index shows slowed growth

October 31, 2013

Growth of the Franchise Business Index slowed as the component measuring employment in franchise-intensive industries showed no monthly gain for the first time…

Millennials want brands that enable them to share something useful

Jeff Fromm spoke about marketing to Millennials at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans. He cautioned brands to not take a blanket approach…

7 ways your restaurant's website boosts your bottom line

Add keywords to reflect your niche; this attracts new people to your restaurant through generic searches.

Oklahoma Garbanzo locations land local chef as operating partner

October 30, 2013

Oklahoma City restaurateur Chef Ryan Parrott has joined the Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill family as operating partner for franchise group GMG Oklahoma LLC…

Wingstop posts strong wrap to Q3

October 30, 2013

Wingstop has posted positive quarterly results from the brand's recent expansion. The chain opened 16 new locations and generated an 8.6-percent increase in…

Zaxby's expands into Oklahoma

October 30, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising Inc. announced its expansion into Oklahoma through a partnership with veteran franchisees Ben Williams Sr. and Bill McGeary.

Jamba Juice celebrates oatmeal with LTO

October 30, 2013

Jamba Juice Company is celebrating National Oatmeal Day by offering customers a bowl of Jamba Steel-Cut Oatmeal for $2 from now through Nov. 3. Jamba Juice is…

The New Miami Subs Grill announces franchise partner

October 30, 2013

The New Miami Subs Grill announced the addition of Primos Group LLC as a new franchise group to open three Miami-area locations.

GE Capital enhances digital business tool for restaurant owners

October 30, 2013

GE Capital, Franchise Finance will demonstrate enhancements to its SmartChart at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas.

Pie Face leverages social media for giveaway promotion

October 30, 2013

Pie Face will bring back Free Pie Day on Nov. 5. On that day, free Mini Chicken & Mushroom pies will be available to those who tag @PieFaceUSA on social…

Implement something unique into your restaurants

Jarrod Cooper, senior project manager at CMA, spoke on a panel about trends in restaurant architecture at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New…

The myth of confidentiality

A group purchasing organization cannot exist if it shares pricing of one company with another.

A look at a 'fast fine' concept

Pierre Panos talks about his Fresh 2 Order concept, which he calls "Fast Fine." The concept was founded seven years ago and now includes 10 units, with more on…

Fazoli's launches Ghirardelli LTO

October 29, 2013

Fazoli's has announced the launch of its first partnership with the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Now through Jan. 5, participating Fazoli's locations are…

Freebirds World Burrito nabs Chipotle exec Bobby Shaw

October 29, 2013

Freebirds World Burrito, a fast casual burrito concept owned by Tavistock Restaurants, announced the addition of former Chipotle executive Bobby Shaw as SVP of…

Take care of your customers

Kelly Roddy, CEO of Schlotsky's, was part of the CEO panel during the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans. He said that operators are currently…

IFA names International Affairs director to help with global expansion

October 29, 2013

Josh Merin has been named director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore…

Green Leaf's adds Harvest Panini LTO

October 29, 2013

Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads has introduced a new limited time offer — the Harvest Panini. Featuring sliced turkey topped with whole cranberry sauce…