Video: Illegal Pete’s founder discusses how raising hourly wage to $17 has grown his business

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Employees get a food and drink credit, medical and dental insurance and tips, which all resulted to a 3.2-percent increase to the brand's bottom line.

Lent: Boom or bust?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

So what's a restaurant owner to do when a significant portion of the eating public will be abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays? Prepare.

HotSchedules, PeopleMatter partner to create workforce management platform

February 8, 2016

HotSchedules and PeopleMatter announced a multiphase partnership to create a restaurant industry workforce management platform.

Video: Former NFL star shares how football experience shapes his restaurant business

John Offerdahl, former Miami Dolphins linebacker and owner of Offerdahl’s Café Grill, discusses how the lessons he learned from playing in the NFL helps him…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza grows leadership team

February 5, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding its leadership team.

What is your restaurant's carbon footprint?

Countries and companies across the globe are making climate change high on their agenda.

How to deal with renovations, construction

Before completing any renovations or repairs to the property yourself, it’s vital for restaurateurs to understand that landlords often reserve the right to…

Smashburger appoints former Corner Bakery exec as CDO

February 1, 2016

Smashburger has appointed Michael J. Nolan EVP and CDO.

Why you should never listen to your customers

by Jon Smith — Founder, Owner, Jon Smith Subs

"Sometimes I think the perfect restaurant would say “Mother Nature's Health Food” in big letters on the outside, but inside only serve burgers, cokes and…

Will restaurants work to meet new dietary guidelines?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There's a new food sheriff in town in the form of the federal government's new dietary guidelines, but many restaurants aren't going to find it difficult to…

Olo receives $40M investment

January 21, 2016

Olo, a maker of digital ordering and delivery solutions for multi-location restaurants, has received a $40 million minority investment from The Raine Group, a…

Marco's Pizza president/COO to appear on 'Undercover Boss'

January 18, 2016

Marco's Pizza announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Bryon Stephens will be featured on CBS' award-winning series "Undercover Boss."

How managing expectations leads to better return-to-work outcomes

Healthy employees are good for business, but the path from injury to resuming work duties is not always as smooth or efficient as your ordering process.

Video: Execs discuss how to build a foundation for profitable growth

C-level execs from Kudo Corporation, Corner Bakery Café, Giardino Gourmet Salads and Supply Chain Services discuss how to ensure profitable growth, including…

Yogurtland pledges to fight human trafficking

January 12, 2016

Yogurtland's founders will donate a portion of the company’s sales to organizations that rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe reports strongest growth in 19-year history

January 12, 2016

The franchise reported same-store sales of 11.25 percent — its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit positive comp sales — and signed franchise agreements…

How fans create a comfortable, more profitable restaurant

Overhead fans are an effective way to distribute both air-conditioned and heated air. Using fans to mix the air creates consistent temperatures throughout the…

Executives from Froots, Gyroville partner to grow brands

January 11, 2016

Executives from Florida-based, healthful food restaurants Froots and Gyroville announced that they are teaming up an effort to drive growth of both brands.

Chipotle hit with lawsuit after shares plunge

January 8, 2016

The complaint, which seeks to recover damages for alleged violations of the federal laws under the Securities Exchange Act, alleges defendants made materially…

Dickey's names new COO

January 8, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has hired Barry M. Barron Sr as its COO.