Dickey’s Barbecue Pit rolls out Easter Feast

March 27, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launched their twist on the traditional Easter Feast this month.

Chipotle, Subway, Pizza Hut take home Harris Poll 'Brand of the Year' award

March 26, 2015

Brands with the highest scores for equity receive the Harris Poll EquiTrend "Brand of the Year" award for their category.

It's something personal: tips for building loyal locals and establishing community roots

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Technology and social media outlets provide opportunities to personalize messages, but showing the locals you care about their community is proving to be an…

Peet’s Coffee introduces Javiva

March 25, 2015

Peet’s Coffee today introduced Javiva Blended, a new blended iced coffee beverage now available in all Peet’s stores nationwide.

March Madness drives up chicken wing prices 63%

March 25, 2015

Restaurant operators are paying higher prices this year during March Madness for bone-in wings, spending 63 percent more than in 2014.

UCLA business program to host restaurant executive conference

March 23, 2015

UCLA Extension will host the 19th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference on Thursday, April 16 at UCLA Covel Commons in Los Angeles.

IFA applauds House for taking a stand against new union election rules

March 20, 2015

International Franchise Association Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy Robert Cresanti issued a statement on the passage of Senate…

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint adds Thai flavor

March 17, 2015

Fast-casual pizzeria Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint is bringing Southeast Asian flavors to its menu with the introduction of two new limited-time only menu dishes…

Pie Five serves up Thai-inspired pizza

March 16, 2015

The limited time offer is available through April 19.

Schneider picked to lead Culver’s supply chain team

March 16, 2015

Greg Schneider has been named vice president of supply chain management for Culver Franchising System, Inc.

California Tortilla is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with free green chips and queso

March 16, 2015

With any purchase on Tuesday, March 17, at all California Tortilla locations nationwide, the fast casual Mexican restaurant will be giving away a side of green…

Culver's enters gluten-free game with new bun

March 13, 2015

The bun will be available in all Culver's restaurants by the end of March.

Brinker interim CFO wins WFF's Outstanding Board Service award

March 12, 2015

The Women’s Foodservice Forum has awarded Marie Perry, interim CFO, senior VP, controller and treasurer for Brinker International Inc., the WFF Outstanding…

Kraft receives highest award from WFF

March 12, 2015

The Women’s Foodservice Forum has announced that Kraft Foods Group Inc. is the winner of the SOAR Award.

United Restaurant Supplies manager wins WFF Volunteer of the Year

March 12, 2015

The Women’s Foodservice Forum, a leadership development organization, in partnership with Brinker International announced that Lisa MacNeil, General Manager…

Bruegger’s Bagels baking green bagels for St. Patrick’s Day

March 6, 2015

Bruegger’s Bagels will offer green bagels to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from Saturday, March 14, through Tuesday, March 17.

Rave Restaurant Group to present at Roth Conference

March 6, 2015

Pie Five and Pizza Inn parent company Rave Restaurant Group announced the company is presenting at the 27th Annual Roth Conference on Monday, March 9, at 11:0…

McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Buffalo Wild Wings CEOs to headline Women's Foodservice Forum

March 5, 2015

The Women’s Foodservice Forum announced that Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent and McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson will…

Muscle Makers Grill adds 21-gram protein shake to menu

March 5, 2015

Inergetics Inc., developer of nutritional and consumer health products, announced the launch of its "21" private label protein shake in Muscle Maker Grill…

Your Pie looking for national growth in the midst of fast casual pizza boom

With 22 units open, Your Pie is hoping to break out of the Southeast and go nationwide.