What are ya' drinking? New technology gives more accurate answer than ever

July 19, 2016

Beverage dispensing company Lancer has partnered with beverage data company Weissberger to create a platform that turns Lancer fountain dispensing machines…

Why the streets outside Los Angeles are suddenly bleeding pink ...

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

Irvine, California says "Hello Kitty" to Sanrio's first U.S. cafe. The company wants its famous kitty to take a bite of the U.S. food service market.

New report predicts the road ahead for food service market

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

A new analysis of the food service industry by Technavio shows that over the next four years the food service industry will grow almost 3½ percent overall…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth

July 18, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.

Smooth, profitable sailing for Captain D's this quarter

July 18, 2016

There's a party on the Captain D's ship this week after the brand announced that it is closing out its second quarter of 2016 with its 19th consecutive…

What's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think

July 15, 2016

Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…

NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules

July 15, 2016

Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December  received loud and instantaneous…

Where in the restaurant world will Pokemon GO, go?

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

Computer code rarely lies, and the computer code inside  the Pokemon Go game for mobile devices indicates that the Niantic Labs product already has  McDonald's…

Villa Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller

July 14, 2016

Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.

Diners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback

July 13, 2016

Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…

A royal expansion: Kevin King crowned for Smoothie King’s quest for 1,000 stores

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Meet Kevin King: the chief of development for Smoothie King, a franchise that has seen rapid growth in recent years. CEO Wan Kim has tapped King to build out…

Technavio names top 8 vendors in US

July 13, 2016

The top eight vendors in the U.S. food service industry for the next four years are, according to a study by Technavio, offering a lot of value for their…

Boo(ze)-hoo! Restaurant liquor sales fall for 3rd straight year

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

A new industry report shows that on-premises alcohol sales have dropped again, and the cause might just surprise you.

Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?

Loyal customers partner with Mamoun’s Falafel

July 12, 2016

Mamoun's Falafel, the New York City Middle Eastern concept, has announced a partnership with franchisees Marina and Magdy Yacoub.

How can a 3D-printed pizza change the world?

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

Yes, 3D printed pizzas are pretty cool, but talk to the people behind this food-printing robot and you will find it could also be a real life-changing addition…

Lenny’s 25 millionth cheesesteak means $250 for one lucky guest

July 11, 2016

Lennys Grill & Subs has sold its 25 millionth Philly cheesesteak sandwich at a San Antonio, Texas, location.

Q1 Foodservice visits on the rise

July 11, 2016

Most of the global foodservice markets, including The Big Five European Countries, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan, ended the first quarter of 2016 with an…

80-year-old yeast + 3D printer = instant pizza satisfaction

Hold on to your rolling pins, pizza restaurateurs – things are about to get a little weird. That's because today the world's first 3D pizza printing company…

Fireside Pies teams with rapid delivery services in Dallas area

July 7, 2016

Twelve-year-old Fireside Pies is among the flock of restaurants making connections with delivery services like Uber and Amazon to deliver food in less than an…