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…

Pita Pit franchisees raise $23K for charity

July 13, 2016

An employee appreciation event within Pita Pit led to a spontaneous charity effort that netted $23,000.

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…

Starbucks shakes up summer menu

July 13, 2016

Starbucks has launched new beverage options including its teavana shaken berry sangria herbal tea, coconut milk mocha macchiato, and affogato-style frappuccino.

Au Bon Pain makes a splash with summer beverages

July 13, 2016

Au Bon Pain is debuting new summer beverage menu items.

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.

Saladworks executive chef puts innovation on the menu

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Newly hired Saladworks Executive Chef shares insights into what makes the fast casual restaurant an ever-evolving concept.

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?

Charleys Philly Steak introduces new breakfast choices

July 13, 2016

Charleys Philly Steaks announced in a news release that participating U.S. locations will now include three new breakfast burritos and seasoned hashbrowns on…

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.

Billy Sims BBQ scores 2 new locations

July 12, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ, an Oklahoma-based concept, has announced the opening of two new stores — one at 31042 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, Michigan and the other at 181…

Smoke’s Poutinerie intros new LTO

July 12, 2016

Smoke's Poutinerie, an Ontario, Canada-based French fry concept, is offering a new limited-time menu item, the Mac Daddy Poutine.

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…

Togo’s new location features a giveaway with a cause

July 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries has announced the opening of its first location in Ceres, California, at 1560 E. Hatch Road. The grand opening will be Thursday, July 14th.

Portland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

July 8, 2016

LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…

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…