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…

Panera reports solid Q4 earnings

February 7, 2017

Panera Bread Company today reported that comparable net bakery-cafe sales were up 3 percent at company-owned restaurants for fiscal Q4 2016. They were up 6.…

What impact does lower grocery store prices have on restaurants?

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

Falling food prices are driving grocery store prices to decline, and this has some questioning the long-term impact of a price gap between grocery store and…

Hardee's CEO and labor secretary nominee admits hiring undocumented immigrant

February 7, 2017

Controversy and contention have followed CKE Restaurant Group CEO Andrew F. Puzder since President Trump nominated him for Labor Secretary, and today it…

Chipotle reports Q4 revenue increase, decrease in sales

February 2, 2017

Although Chipotle reported today that its revenue increased by 3.7 percent to $1 billion for the fourth quarter and year ending Dec. 31, 2016, the rest of its…

Why the restaurant industry's relationship with US government is still #Complicated

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Considering President Donald Trump's passion for business, many were hoping the relationship between the restaurant industry and the government would be less…

New fast casual concept F3 Grill brings its burger to Chicago

January 27, 2017

Devon Avenue, Chicago is the home of eclectic international restaurants, including authentic Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine, but it didn't boast the…

Starbucks brews Q1 growth

January 27, 2017

Starbucks reported today week that its Q1 comparable store sales were up 6 percent in China and 3 percent globally and in the U.S. and Americas during for the…

Starbucks CEO to employees: We will fight to keep 'human and civil rights intact'

January 27, 2017

In a memo to employees, CEO Howard Schultz made a commitment to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, stressed his opposition to the president's…

3 Ways to Optimize Labor Efficiencies and Cut Costs

Operators are facing high turnover rates and new regulatory pressures, making the task of managing labor costs increasingly more difficult. There are steps…

Dat Dog expands franchising, corporate-owned units

January 24, 2017

Fast casual hot dog concept Dat Dog is ready to move out of New Orleans and will open two new restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to a press…

3 final-hour moves to master this year's shorter tax-filing timeframe

By Rick Roddis, president of ComplyRight Tax Solutions

Fuddruckers, TravelCenters of America open in Nevada

January 18, 2017

After signing a franchise agreement last year, Fuddruckers and TravelCenters of America opened a combined venture this week at truck stop, convenience center…

Dickey's expands in the Northeast

January 17, 2017

Southern barbecue concept Dickey's Barbecue Pit is pushing north, according to a press release. The chain signed agreements with owners and operators in…

Wahlburgers to open 100 units in Asia

January 17, 2017

Wahlburgers has signed an agreement with Cachet Hospitality Group to soon open restaurants in the Chinese cities of Hangzhou, Wuhan and Shanghai, according to…

Captain D's names CMO

January 17, 2017

Captain D's has named former Papa John's, Arby's and Pizza Hut marketing executive, Bob Kraut to its top marketing spot, according to a news release. As the…

Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 2 - costs and challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Businesses and individuals driven by a passion for serving all types of food are recognizing the opportunity to launch a food truck. While these entrepreneurs…