Video: What fast casuals can learn from Chick-Fil-A

Maureen Donahue, Chick-Fil-A's manager of franchising selection, believes one big reason for the brand's success is that the chain doesn't target a specific…

Cold Stone Creamery, Pinkberry parent company names new tastemaster, food scientist

January 7, 2016

Kahala Brands announced that Dr. Maya Warren will join the company as tastemaster and food scientist for portfolio brands Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry.

Chipotle's subpoena, declining sales lead to drop in stock

January 6, 2016

Chipotle shares are down 3 percent in premarket trading after executives said that they expected a 14.6-percent decline in same-store sales for Q4.

5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain

Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…

Fast casual pizzeria adding delivery

December 31, 2015

Persona Pizzeria is starting the new year off by launching a delivery service.

The changing franchise landscape: Why Incorporation matters more than ever

It is more important than ever for franchisees and franchisors to work together and remain a united front. There are many ways to achieve this, of course, but…

3 changes to PCI mandate that restaurateurs don't understand

Three changes to the PCI DSS mandate have already had dramatic effects on a number of business owners and vendors.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza expands beyond 100 locations

December 17, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it has surpassed 100 stores, with 103 restaurants now open and 87 additional sites currently in development. It also…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza takes on 2nd equity investor

December 17, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza announced that Rutherford Seydel, attorney, conservationist and business investor, who has been part of the Atlanta Hawks ownership since…

Saying no to digital: Why haven't all restaurateurs embraced new POS systems?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A new study looks at why many restaurants haven't implemented a digital POS system.

Living the brand: How &pizza CEO has inspired customers to wear its logo forever

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza is the name of the Washington, D.C.-based pizzeria co-founded by Michael Lastoria and Steve Salis in July 2012. Since then, it's expanded to 1…

Buffalo Wings & Rings CEO to appear on "Undercover Boss"

December 16, 2015

Under the guise of an average employee, Nader Masadeh, the president and CEO of Buffalo Wings & Rings, will leave the comfort of his corner office to have his…

10 fresh restaurant marketing ideas for 2016

Today there are marketing techniques that won't break the bank and will help you save time. Use these restaurant marketing ideas to take your business to the…

NRA to challenge New York wage mandate in court

December 10, 2015

The National Restaurant Association is preparing a legal challenge to a New York State mandate that requires fast-food employers to pay a higher minimum wage…

Can your restaurant bounce back from a crisis?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Running a restaurant can be a great source of enjoyment. It can also be a risky endeavor. What can you do when your restaurant faces a PR crisis?

Revention partners with Vantiv Inc for EMV solution

December 9, 2015

Revention, a provider of custom point-of-sale solutions to the hospitality industry, announced it has partnered with Vantiv Inc to provide a secure EMV payment…

Le Duff America names director of development for non-traditional venues

December 8, 2015

Le Duff America, parent company of Madeleine Country French Café, Brioche Dorée and Bruegger’s Bagels, has named Stefanie Rakes as director of development for…

MOD Pizza appoints new UK CEO

December 8, 2015

MOD Pizza has named John Nelson as CEO of U.K. operations.

Fazoli's names VP franchise services, celebrates Franchisee and Suppliers of the Year

December 8, 2015

Fazoli's has promoted Doug Bostick to VP of franchise services.

Are your employees using these 4 hand-hygiene techniues?

December 7, 2015

Handwashing is a key part of infection prevention in restaurants, yet not everyone performs it regularly or properly.