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Fazoli's posts 13.6 percent same store sales increase for January
February 16, 2015
Fazoli's franchisees and company units posted a combined 13.6 percent same-store sales increase in January – more than double that of their quick-service…
read nowGiardino Gourmet Salads posts 4.3% same-store sales increase for 2014
February 9, 2015
South Florida-based Giardino Gourmet Salads finished off the last quarter in 2014 with a 4.3-percent increase in same-store sales, which marks 16 consecutive…
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Will Chipotle raise prices again in 2015?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Another price increase may be on the horizon as Chipotle navigates high beef costs, and the pork supply issue could take a $2 million chunk out of the bottom…
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Bigger isn't always better: the case for limited menus
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Limited menus for QSRs and fast casual restaurants have financial and operational benefits.
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Three takeaways from Starbucks' Q1 2015 report
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Starbucks' consistent success comes down to three things: a strong loyalty program, excellent operational execution and product innovation.
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State of the Union puts minimum wage, 30-hour work week, joint employer issues in the spotlight
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
It's been a busy week in Washington. From the State of the Union address to the Supreme Court to more on the minimum wage, here's a round-up of hot public…
read nowMars Drinks adds Peet's to workplace coffee offerings
January 22, 2015
Mars will offer Peet's French Roast, Café Domingo and Columbia Luminosa in its proprietary, recyclable Freshpacks.
read nowFazoli's franchisees report 12.2% sales increases in December
January 15, 2015
Franchisees were up 12.2 percent year-over-year, and company-owned units were up 8.4 percent in December.
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Is Zoës Kitchen poised for a breakout year?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Going public landed $42 million on the Mediterranean-inspired concept's balance sheet, and Zoës Kitchen is ready to put those dollars to work growing its…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe posts 11.4-percent comp growth in 2014
January 13, 2015
Tropical Smoothie Café wrapped up 2014 with 11.4-percent sales comps, a 28-percent increase in new franchise agreements, 55 new stores and AUVs of $526,000.
read nowTop stock pics for 2015 dominated by QSR, pizza, fast casual
January 9, 2015
Quick-service, fast casual and pizza brands dominated top picks in the 2015 Best Restaurant Stock Pick Competition hosted by ICR.
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Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. hopes investors will RAVE about new name
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, has announced that it is changing its name to RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.…
read nowNRA announces BAR event
December 30, 2014
The National Restaurant Association is expanding its beverage and alcohol program at the spring NRA show.
read nowChipotle will discuss Q4, FY 2014 results on Feb. 3
December 22, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Feb. 3 at 4:3…
read nowResearchers use text-mining software to predict success, failure of DC restaurants
December 16, 2014
The computer-assisted text analysis was more accurate at predicting restaurants' demise than ratings alone (although it is most powerful when used in…
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What it takes to build long-term vision
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Write down where you want to be in one year, three years or five years as a way to better understand where you are headed and how you are going to get there.
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Competition for talent among hot trends for employers in 2015
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The upswing in the economy means competition for talent will heat up in 2015. That means employers need to up their game when it comes to attracting and…
read nowLuby's sets release date for Q1 2015 report
December 10, 2014
Fuddrucker's parent company will release Q1 2015 financial results after the markets close on Dec. 17.
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Digital strategy produces 119% jump in Tijuana Flats' online ordering
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
A simplified website, local SEO optimization, Pandora ads and special events for bloggers helped lift sales and drive traffic to Tijuana Flats stores.
read nowJamba partners with Peak Franchise Capital for refranchising effort
December 8, 2014
Peak Franchise Capital, based in Irving, Texas, will help facilitate the sale of Jamba stores in key California markets, including San Francisco, San Diego and…
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