Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Rockfire Grill named winner of 'Perfect Pitch'

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

There may be no better way to recapture the spirit of ingenuity, excitement and entrepreneurship that has brought so many into food service than to attend an…

Former Panera executive assumes Pieology COO role

October 25, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that industry veteran and former Panera Bread executive, Clay Sanger, is joining the company as chief operating officer. The…

Understanding site selection variables for restaurant tenants

When you're looking for the right property for a pizzeria or QSR, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit

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

"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.

Analytics ROI vs. the high cost of ignorance

It's best if restaurateurs approach analytics by first asking themselves what their highest value questions are and then consider the many ways those questions…

Rise Biscuits Donuts expands to Denver

October 20, 2016

Rise Biscuit Donuts has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to expand in Denver, Colorado.

Spoleto rolls out fourth Central Florida location

October 18, 2016

Spoleto, is opening its newest location at 4750 The Grove Dr, in Winter Park, Florida.

Project Juice bursts into San Francisco location

October 18, 2016

Project Juice plans to open two units in California with the first opening later this year at 506 Castro St., in San Francisco. A Pacific Heights location will…

Corner Bakery Café launches 'choose any 2' option

October 18, 2016

Corner Bakery Café has launched its 'choose any two' offering.

Which Wich implements new POS system

October 18, 2016

Which Wich is implementing NCR's Silver Pro POS conversion solution.

Report reveals record wave of restaurant chain failings

October 17, 2016

An industry "over-expansion" is the culprit behind a wave of bankruptcy declarations by restaurant chains. 

Penn Station East Coast Subs deploys app updates

October 13, 2016

Penn State East Coast Subs is updating its app following a successful launch.

Moe's Southwest Grill seeks franchisees for Ohio expansion

October 13, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Toast POS releases consumer report on technology, restaurant experience

October 12, 2016

A good number of consumers believe technology improves the restaurant experience, according to a study, conducted by Toast Restaurant POS, with 79 percent…

Biscuitville taps Kevin Bennett chief financial officer

October 12, 2016

Biscuitville has tapped Kevin Bennett as CFO.

Chipotle launches online game

October 12, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched an online game in conjunction with its animated short film "A Love Story."

Epson announces exclusive customer loyalty solution release

October 12, 2016

Epson America, Inc has announced the release of Spendgo's latest POS platform.

Fast Casual Summit: Why being different is better for your brand

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

A restaurant's differences are its keys to greater value and desirability, says branding guru Sally Hogshead, CEO and founder of Fascinate.

Cowboy Chicken ventures west to California

October 11, 2016

Cowboy Chicken has signed a 30-store franchise agreement with Texacal Foods, expanding the concept into California.