Captain D's fishing for franchisees in North Carolina

August 18, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in North Carolina, according to a company press release.

We like you! We really like you, restaurants!

August 18, 2016

Isn't it nice to be loved? If you're in the restaurant business, you probably are loved by your community much more than most other businesses. That's the…

Panda Express announces Pittsburgh location

August 17, 2016

Panda Express is soon opening its first Pittsburgh location, according to a company press release, and will  celebrate by donating 20 percent of its grand…

Dickey's expands in California

August 17, 2016

California will see five new Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, beginning in 2017, according to a company press release.  PK Group, Inc. will open the first unit…

6 reasons your content-marketing efforts are failing

Terri Brown, CEO of MLB Creative, describes six practices to avoid when engaging your customer.

Blaze Pizza announces Virginia and California locations

August 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza announced in a company press release the openings of locations in Midlothian, Virginia and Lodi, California in coming days. The Lodi location opens…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

August 16, 2016

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

Stellar Loyalty, Splick.it/Onosys unveil collaboration

August 16, 2016

Stellar Loyalty and Splick-it/Onosys have announced a partnership to provide a pre-integrated solution for a next generation restaurant experience. 

Wahlburgers announces plans for Orlando location

August 15, 2016

Walhburgers, the chain founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, announced its second Florida location will open this…

Freebirds hires new finance VP

August 15, 2016

Freebirds chose Gerardo Arce as the company's new vice president of finance, according to a company press release. Arce was formerly the Fiesta Restaurant…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Franchise Focus: How Nature's Table franchises healthful eating

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

What makes your restaurant unique? Restaurateurs must have an answer to this question before, during and after they build their brand from the ground up. For…

McAlister's signs franchise deals for restaurants in 2 states

August 9, 2016

McAlister's Deli announced franchise agreements for Georgia and Illinois locations, including five restaurants in Atlanta, as well as additional units in…

Qdoba debuts smoky menu item

August 9, 2016

Qdoba is now making smoked brisket available for customers to add to any of the chain's customizable menu offerings. In fact, Qdoba's new Outlaw Knockout…

Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

Uberrito announces new location, promotions

August 8, 2016

Uberrito announced the opening of a new Houston location in the Clear Lake area and will celebrate opening week with $5 menu items, according to a company…

Can coasters address consumer disengagement in restaurants?

August 5, 2016

In hopes of counteracting phone distractions in restaurants, Heckler Design has created coasters made to hold customer phones, according to a company press…

Fired Pie announces additional Arizona locations

August 5, 2016

Fired Pie recently opened its 16th location in Chandler and 17th in Glendale — both in Arizona, according to a news release. The restaurant has a total of 1…

Dickey's expands in home state with 2 new locations

August 4, 2016

Dickey's is opening two new units in southern Texas, in New Braunfels and San Marcos. The New Braunfels location opens this fall, followed by the San Marcos…

Cradlepoint spices up connectivity for Fuzzy's Taco Shop

August 4, 2016

Cradlepoint, a provider of cloud-based network solutions over wired and wireless broadband, is helping Fuzzy's Taco Shop ensure secure, reliable connectivity…