Texas groups join NRF to sue Labor Department over new overtime rule

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A group of Texas chambers of commerce has joined the NRF to file suit on behalf of the "millions of employers and employees" that the groups say the new rules…

Study: Twice as many chains now banning antibiotic-fed meats

September 20, 2016

Consumers have demanded that chains stop using antibiotic-fed meat, and it appears that the fast food industry is listening. Nearly twice as many fast-food…

Your Pie will open 11 new restaurants by year's end

September 20, 2016

Your Pie has just opened its first northern Texas location in Frisco, and plans to open 11 more restaurants nationwide by the end of this year, according to a…

Bone marrow, server training among US Foods offerings

September 20, 2016

US Foods is taking a pro-active approach to gaining restaurant buy-in for its fall line-up of food service products, not only offering a server training…

Study: Independent restaurants struggling to survive in flat food service economy

September 19, 2016

While the total number of restaurants nationally has dropped slightly, the losses in numbers are mostly among independent eateries, particularly those which…

Pokemon GO ... away? Restaurants liable if distracted diners are hurt

By Nicholas Resetar/ Attorney

Self-order kiosks gain fans among restaurants, consumers

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The quick service and fast casual restaurant formats may offer their customers different experiences, but both are starting to leverage self-order kiosks to…

What the best-dressed pizzas are wearing now

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Almonds, arugula, potatoes and eggs, are just a few of the players in the results of our completely unscientific poll of cool and surprisingly tasty pizza…

SweetFrog sweetens up topping bar

September 16, 2016

SweetFrog is adding new Hershey Items to the toppings bar.

World's largest food service provider goes totally cage-free

September 15, 2016

The world’s largest food service provider, Compass Group, said today it is replacing all of its eggs — liquid and shelled — with cage-free varieties in 5…

The rise of the grocerant triggers rising food-safety concerns

September 15, 2016

For proof that an increasing number of Americans are purchasing "restaurant-style food" at their groceries, you need look no further than the fact that this…

Olo Dispatch covers nation, half of US population

September 14, 2016

Digital ordering service provider Olo has announced that its year-old Dispatch delivery service now covers all of the U.S. and half of the nation's population…

Lebanon loves Toll House cookies, adds two more cafes

September 14, 2016

Nestle’s Toll House Cafes by Chip is building quite a fan base in Lebanon. In fact, this month, developer Hassan Hajj Ali — who now runs three of the cafes in…

Investors pump $4.5M into New England pizza chain

September 14, 2016

New England-based Oath Craft Pizza closed on a $4.5 million Series A investment this week led by Boston-based venture capital firm, Breakaway Ventures. This…

Lion's Choice taps restaurant veteran as COO

September 13, 2016

Lion’'s Choice has tapped Rebecca Fine as COO.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar taps new CEO

September 13, 2016

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has tapped Jeff Chandler as CEO.

McAlister's Deli seeks new franchisees

September 13, 2016

McAlister's Deli is searching for new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners in the Baltimore metropolitan and northern Virginia regions.

Captain D's sailing into over 8 new locations

September 13, 2016

Captain D's is gearing up to open new locations in Georgia, Texas and Virginia in the next few years.

The franchisee's financial 4: Top tips to get investors to show you the money (Part 2 of a series on restaurant financial issues)

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In yesterday's initial part of this series, readers got expert advise on equipment leasing options and how they can help with your overall food service…

New research shows steep decline in lunch traffic

September 13, 2016

More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…