Seeking a source of new summer business? Reach out to all those smartphone-addicted travelers

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

We love our smartphones. We love them so much that, according to a new poll, they are our favorite place to spend time while on vacation.

Innovative Upstarts Part 2 - Toppers: A cocky brand that dares to take on the big pizza guys

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

Scrappy anti-corporate brand, Toppers Pizza, is almost daily delivering a box full of attitude to the older more iconic pie-makers in this sector.

OT regs? ACA compliance? New workforce company thinks it has answers

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

June 30, 2016

The benefits of the gig economy have been countered to some degree by ACA compliance requirements and new overtime regulations set to start in December. Now a…

Innovative upstarts: In the sandwich category, Which Wich has it 'in the bag' (Part 1)

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

When Jeff Sinelli founded his Which Wich sandwich chain, it was probably destined to have something a little offbeat about it after his success with a…

IntelliDish coming to a commercial kitchen near you

June 29, 2016

The Diversey Care division of Sealed Air is rolling out a commercial dishwasher operating system, IntelliDish. The system is designed to ensure dishwasher…

How to light up your brand: 4 innovative execs tell all

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

This four-part series looks into the successes behind Toppers, Mooyah Burger, Slim Chickens and Which wich.

Why women are a natural fit for the franchise opportunity

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

More women than ever are stepping into the franchise industry, and as a panel of female franchisees and franchisors explain, there are more than a few good…

Which Wich leaves kids 'holding the bag' with new menu

June 29, 2016

Which Wich is rolling out a new kids menu this week after the mother of two youngsters, Courtney Sinelli, took her gripes about restaurant offerings for…

Patriotism comes in many forms — even fried and freshly brewed

June 29, 2016

As we rumble up on another Independence Day, it seems many in our country associate strong patriotic sentiment with something edible or sippable. In fact, a…

Blaze Pizza preps 150th location, on target to hit 500 by 2019

June 28, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is living up to its name as it's on pace to open its 500th location in three years time — which equates to an average of one new…

Culinar introduces online ordering service

June 28, 2016

Culinar has launched its online ordering service that allows businesses to reach current customers and market to new users by creating a no-hassle digital…

GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal

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

GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.

Juice It Up! continues strong performance with 10% jump in same-store sales

June 28, 2016

Juice It Up!, a raw juice and smoothie franchise, finished Q2 with a same-store sales increase of 10 percent compared to the previous year. It finished Q1 up…

Captain D's sails into new location

June 28, 2016

Captain D's seafood has opened its ninth Arkansas location, at 2207 West Walnut Street. The location is the second for franchisees Brian Smith and Rodney Coat…

GoodData report highlights big data role for restaurants

June 27, 2016

Big data can help restaurant owners analyze customer location-based information which can lead to improved customer service and improve overall business.

Hot Italian is a healthful Italian

June 24, 2016

Hot Italian Pizza is not only "hot" but healthful, according to a national body that certifies restaurant products that meet benchmarks for nutritional and…

National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'

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

The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.

[FREE WEBINAR] Food Transparency and Simplified Ingredient Lists: Trends and Tips for Understanding the 'Clean' Eating Movement

June 24, 2016

The demand for a pared down ingredient list for restaurant menus is being influenced by millennials and Generation Z, who crave authenticity and transparency.

Blaze pizza stakes out new locations in Ontario, Texas

June 23, 2016

Blaze pizza announced this week that it is opening two locations in North America.

As Pieology gobbles up Project Pie, are fast casual pizza wars set to go nuclear?

June 22, 2016

Pizza Wars might just have entered a whole new phase today when Pieology Pizzeria announced it is acquiring its competitor, Project Pie — the first fast casual…