17 female execs offer advice about rising to the top of a male-dominated field

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), 17 successful female execs discuss the challenges and joys of leading in a male-dominated field.

Rave names VP of real estate

March 9, 2017

Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co, has hired Judy Messenger as its VP of real estate. Messenger is responsible for…

Amsterdam Falafelshop CEO: 'Always see the human side'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Arianne Bennett and her husband created Amsterdam Falafelshop 10 years ago and have developed it into a successful franchise.

A day without women in the restaurant industry?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 6, 2017

Women contribute largely to the restaurant industry, according to the Departmentment of Labor, which reported that in 2015, the foodservice industry as a whole…

Shake Shack turns in solid Q4, launches cookbook

March 6, 2017

Shake Shack reported this month that revenue and sales were up substantially for the fourth quarter and the entire year, ending Dec. 28, 2016.

Mod Pizza conquers 2016

March 3, 2017

Mod Pizza spent 2016 growing. The chain announced this week that it added 100 locations system-wide and achieved same-store sales growth of 5.3 percent…

Boston Market begins industry-leading chicken change

March 2, 2017

Boston Market is pledging to serve 100 percent antibiotic-free rotisserie chicken no later than the first quarter of 2018, according to a press release.

Noodles & Co. reports huge losses, turn-around plan

March 2, 2017

Noodles & Company reported this week a net loss of $71 million in 2016, according to a company press release. Total revenue increased 7 percent to $487.…

Togo's brings back lemon tuna for a limited time

March 1, 2017

The Lemon Pepper Tuna Sandwich is returning to Togo's 242 locations for a limited time, according to a press release.

Mapping a route through industry roadblocks

by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP

Learning how to manage in an oversaturated market can feel like trying to drive on a crowded highway during rush hour. In the moment, roadblocks and traffic…

Cousins redesign highlights why Boomers are still important

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

Millennials are the age group of the moment, but the boomers who once held that title should not be forgotten just yet, particularly when it comes to…

Asian Box collaborates with 2 local suppliers

February 27, 2017

Rue & Forsman Ranch and Passmore Ranch, both based in CA, collaborated with Asian Box to offer their produce and seafood in the concept's six locations…

5 ways to run your restaurant in an uncertain political time

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

With questions surrounding labor costs and market patterns many restaurateur operators may wonder how to deal with this tumultuous period and continue to move…

Workers' groups quiet about Trump's pick to replace Hardee's CEO as labor sec nominee

February 20, 2017

President Trump's latest pick for labor secretary, R. Alexander Acosta, has evoked little response from workers' rights and other organizations supporting…

Multi-Unit Menu Management Release Saves Time and Improves Consistency for Restaurant Chains

VANCOUVER, BC, — A new release from pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. helps restaurant chains save time and improve brand…

New restaurant rating system focuses on economic impact

February 14, 2017

Food industry veteran Sara Brito and entrepreneur Jeff Hermanson have collaborated to create a new rating system for all restaurants based on economic impact…

Marco's names COO

February 14, 2017

Marco's Pizza has promoted its EVP of operations and former Burger King executive, Tony Libardi to chief operations officer, a news release said. In the new…

NYC restaurateur proposes 3-tier minimum wage to 'help small business owners'

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

CEO Willie Degel thinks the industry should have a specific minimum wage for private companies with less than $25 million in revenues, a higher wage for…

Flames of resistance rise against Hardee's CEO as labor secretary

February 9, 2017

The "pot" of resistance is still boiling under Labor Department Secretary nominee and Hardee's parent company CEO Andrew Puzder. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

Rave Q2 results show Pie Five, Pizza Inn struggles

February 8, 2017

With a new CEO in place now in the form of former Smashburger CEO Scott Crane, Rave Restaurant Group today reported its relatively downbeat Q2 2017 financial…