NRA: RPI falls below 100, but operators 'remain optimistic about sales growth'

March 29, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) slipped…

Greco resigns as Sbarro CEO; replaced by former Wendy's president

March 28, 2013

Sbarro announced today that current Board Chairman J. David Karam has assumed the additional duties of CEO. He replaces Jim Greco, who resigned from the…

Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers

March 28, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy…

MOOYAH fans to create new burger

March 28, 2013

MOOYAH is calling on its guests and social media fans to create the brand's next featured burger. Through April 17, fans may visit the Facebook page and create…

The Big Salad to franchise globally

March 28, 2013

The Big Salad, a five-unit chain based out of Detroit, has signed an agreement with Beautiful Brands International to market and franchise its concept on a…

D.C.-area la Madeleines intro dinner menu

March 28, 2013

La Madeleine Country French Café has released a French-inspired dinner menu unique to the Washington, D.C. area. The menu is available in all eight D.C. cafés…

Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers

Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.

Burger joint hosting 'hands-on' contest

March 27, 2013

Bull City Burger and Brewery's marketing team has launched its latest over-the-top promo. From the same minds who developed a logo tattoo program that gets the…

Caribou Coffee turning 'likes' into trees

March 27, 2013

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. is joining forces with its fans and Project 7, a manufacturer of eco-friendly products, to plant trees in April. As the first major…

Panera adds 'pay-what-you want' chili to St. Louis menus

March 27, 2013

Three years after Panera Bread launched its Panera Cares cafe, where patrons pay what they can afford, the chain is rolling out a smaller version of the…

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

Pie Five and Pizza Inn exec to talk new brand integration

March 27, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc.'s senior vice president and chief development officer Madison Jobe will speak Thursday at the 2013 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference…

Caliburger to franchise in Kuwait, Iraq

March 27, 2013

CaliBurger announced this week that it has signed a franchise agreement to begin opening CaliBurger restaurants in Kuwait and Iraq. The franchisee, Ali Hashem…

Burger 21 carrying out expansion plans in Florida

March 27, 2013

Burger 21 announced this week the signing of two new multi-unit franchise agreements in Florida. Seven new restaurants will be developed over the next several…

FishNet Security, former AMC CEOs named to Front Flip board

March 27, 2013

Loyalty marketing company Front Flip has named Peter Brown and Gary Fish, two business leaders from the entertainment and technology industries, to its board…

Uncle Maddio's adds customer rewards program

March 26, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced a new customer rewards program, "Loyalty Love" across several stores. The program rewards customers with a free…

Pie Five Pizza Co. expands into Florida

March 26, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has awarded the first multiunit franchise agreement for Florida to develop 10 locations. The deal…

Empathica launches social media component for CEM solution

March 26, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to multi-unit restaurants, has added third-party feedback and enhanced text…

Organic juice and smoothie café franchise set to expand

March 26, 2013

Austin-based Daily Juice, which serves made-to-order organic juices and smoothies, as well as grab-and-go foods, is on a mission to grow from two units to 10…

Garbanzo opens second Maryland unit

March 26, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening the doors Wednesday to its second Maryland location. The restaurant, located at 7316 Baltimore Ave., College Park, Md.…