California Pizza Kitchen kicks some life into cauliflower this fall

September 13, 2016

Spicy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bacon and wild mushrooms are warming up the fall menu at California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is adding three new…

To lease or not to lease: 5 tips, if that is your question (Part 1 of 2 on restaurant financing issues)

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

In a business that demands a steady and relatively liquid cash flow, leasing equipment can make a lot of sense. Here are five tips to help you decide what…

Pieology rolls out dough at new central California location

September 9, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening its newest location in central California, in Goleta, at 7000 Hollister Avenue, Suite 101.

Restaurant veteran tapped as Dig Inn’s first COO

September 9, 2016

Dig Inn has hired on restaurant veteran Irene Cook as its first-ever COO.

The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?

Captain D's begins aggressive franchise plan with Virginia location

September 8, 2016

Captain D's has opened a new franchised restaurant in Abingdon, Virginia — the chain's 23rd Virginia location. A news release said that the new store marks the…

Jimmy John's gets new majority stakeholder

September 8, 2016

A franchise and consumer brand-based private equity firm is on board to buy majority interest in Jimmy John's Sandwiches. An affiliate of Atlanta-based Roark…

Two franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations

September 8, 2016

Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…

Study: 3 restaurant priorities that pay off big

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

A newly released study from Deloitte shows that a huge chunk of frequent diners prefer to order online, but at quick service restaurants they end up spending…

15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger

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

Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…

PJ's Coffee opens in Vietnam

September 7, 2016

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has opened its first location in Vietnam at Ho Chi Minh’s Vincom B Center Shopping Mall. PJ’s parent company, Ballard Brands LLC…

Amazon restaurant service arrives in London

September 7, 2016

A week after going live with Prime Restaurants in Houston, Amazon is offering the service in London for Prime customers.

Something's fishy: 1 in 5 seafood samples fraudulently labeled

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

September 7, 2016

A new worldwide study of the global seafood supply chain finds it's rife with fraud.

How a free meal can make customers for life

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

Taking a chance with a free meal coupon can pay off in big ways with new customers in the market.

Technavio names Top 5 food-delivery services

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

Technavio's latest research names the Top 5 players in home delivery worldwide, as well as some of the major market forces.

Getting 'granular' about restaurants' many possible uses for whole grains

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

It’s little wonder restaurateurs are seeking new ways to incorporate old grains into their menus, given the trend toward increasingly healthful eating from…

Freshii prepping to hit Australian market

September 1, 2016

Freshii is prepping to expand into Australia with 20 new locations the next four months. This year stores are opening at Loondalup shopping mall, the Carillon…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

September 1, 2016

Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.

Nearly 10K involved in case against Chipotle

September 1, 2016

News that nearly 10,000 former Chipotle employees are involved in a 2-year-old class action suit against the beleaguered fast casual chain is creating another…

Beyond the smartphone: Restaurants and retailers challenged to reach consumers everywhere

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

At the recent CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit, executives discussed how providing the best omnichannel experience should be a top priority.