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Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza delivered strong performance in 2015
March 21, 2016
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza President and COO Jim Mizes said the chain "delivered strong performance in 2015 by successfully executing on our growth strategy."
read nowMOD Pizza raises $32M in equity funding to support expansion
March 16, 2016
MOD Pizza has raised approximately $32 million in an equity funding round led by existing investor PWP Growth Equity.
read nowNorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features
March 15, 2016
Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…
read nowHotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network
March 14, 2016
HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.
read nowRestaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement
March 14, 2016
Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.
read nowADP report reveals franchise job growth in February
March 11, 2016
Franchise sector 2016 job growth in the U.S. was up by 18,500 in February, according to the latest ADP National Franchise Report.
read nowOrderSnapp launches new kiosk, table top ordering systems
March 10, 2016
OrderSnapp, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for restaurants with major take-out and delivery businesses, debuted its first kiosk and…
read nowManitowoc Foodservice debuts as independent, publicly traded company
March 7, 2016
Manitowoc Foodservice Inc, a supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, has debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The…
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4 ways to control your food costs in 2016
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…
read nowHotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things
March 4, 2016
HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.
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Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?
by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign
Allowing your guests to view menus, place orders and read nutritional information while at home or on-the-go is paramount. But just because we can, should we…
read nowJack in the Box CEO: Q1 earnings disappointing
February 18, 2016
Jack in the Box Inc Chairman and CEO Lenny Comma called the company's first-quarter operating earnings per share "disappointing."
read nowRAVE Restaurant Group suffers Q2 loss
February 12, 2016
RAVE Restaurant Group Inc, parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, reported that it suffered a loss during Q2 of 2015.
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Lent: Boom or bust?
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
So what's a restaurant owner to do when a significant portion of the eating public will be abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays? Prepare.
read nowChick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger earn top honors for customer experience
February 8, 2016
Restaurant market intelligence firm Sandelman has announced the winners of the 2015 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence.
read nowUncle Maddio's Pizza grows leadership team
February 5, 2016
Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding its leadership team.
read nowBIP Capital launches franchise-development division
February 1, 2016
BIP Capital, an Atlanta-based venture capital firm, has launched a franchise-development division, the BIP Franchise Accelerator, to help emerging brands…
read nowReport: coupons primary reason consumers engage with brands on mobile
January 22, 2016
Vibes, a mobile marketing firm, has released its 2016 Mobile Consumer Report, which examines consumer perceptions and opinions about mobile marketing and…
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Panera exec: Payment, mobile innovations achieving major success
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Panera's still full throttle in expanding payment strategies to reduce consumer friction points and enhancing the customer experience.
read nowPieology Pizzeria announces investment from Panda Restaurant Group founders
January 20, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has announced its strategic investment from Andrew and Peggy Cherng, the founders of Panda Restaurant Group.
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