ChowNow/Google partnership may be match made in heaven for restaurants

August 17, 2016

The ordering and marketing restaurant platform ChowNow is partnering with Google to allow customers to order straight from a restaurant's online business…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan gets set to heat up Orlando

August 17, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will open two new units in Orlando beginning this fall, thanks to a franchise agreement announced today. The brand is in the…

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.

Study probes generation gap at the dinner table

August 16, 2016

At a time when younger generations have no idea how a manual typewriter or rotary dial phone works, it's not surprising that there are big generational…

Remember the '70s? Mr. Gatti's does and wants you to, too

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

There's gold in those olden days for brands such as Mr. Gatti's that are finding nostalgia might be the best path into the future.

Commodities: Cheese prices finally beginning to fall

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

Cheese prices are finally falling, but the price of wheat is taking up the slack in this week's commodity report of pizza restaurateurs.

Capriotti’s rolls out newest location

August 15, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its second Nebraska location, this one at 235 South 11th Street in Lincoln.

Nature's Table brewing partnership with Copper Moon World Coffee

August 12, 2016

Nature's Table is serving its guests in select Florida, Cincinnati and Indianapolis locations, 12 blends of Copper Moon World coffee, according to a company…

Firenza Pizza hits Houston

August 11, 2016

Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.

Panera Bread debuts ‘Kids Meal Promise’

August 11, 2016

Panera's kids menu will be free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and colors from artificial sources starting September 7.

Dickey’s BBQ announces "No B.S." campaign

August 10, 2016

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a "No B.S." initiative and the 'bs' stands for bad stuff. The initiative features hormone-free, cage-free, and…

Pieology fires up newest location

August 10, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

Focus Brands and its 5,000 locations commit to all cage-free eggs in 10 years

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

August 9, 2016

More than 5,000 ice cream shops, restaurants and bakeries operated by Focus Brands committed today to transition to cage-free eggs over the next 10 years…

Houston plagued by fake restaurant listings

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

Somebody is creating dozens of fake restaurant Facebook listings for real restaurant locations in Houston. The question is, why?

Fazoli’s enjoys record-breaking growth

August 8, 2016

Fazoli’s, the Italian concept, is enjoying record-breaking growth for the month of July, according to a company press release.

Schlotzsky’s seeks franchisees for Arizona locations

August 8, 2016

Schlotzsky’s is aiming to expand in Arizona and looking for a few good franchise partners.

Giardino Gourmet Salads breaks ground in North Carolina

August 8, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads has announced that franchisees Mario and Tania Diaz have begun construction at the first North Carolina location in Cary.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop hits store No. 100

August 8, 2016

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, initially launched in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its 100th store.

Hourly workers: The new endangered species?

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

The hourly labor market is getting tighter all the time for restaurateurs. A new national study reveals what these workers want and sheds light on how…

Cott buying S&D Coffee for $355M

August 4, 2016

Canadian-based Cott Corporation, a beverage producer and provider, is acquiring S&D Coffee for $355 million on a cash and debt-free basis.