5 ways to future-proof your restaurant via WiFi

Changing market dynamics has fueled fierce competition among QSR, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, but providing guest WiFi represents a strategic…

Chipotle: Revenue up, food costs down for Q2

July 22, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported during its Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that its revenue increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 billion and that comparable restaurant…

How 'informed' employees will make your restaurant more money

Developing a culture of learning is a 365-day commitment that will motivate your staff and have a significant impact on your bottom line if you put in the time…

Kneaders CFO takes over as president

July 16, 2015

Kneaders Bakery and Café's CFO is now also the chains' president.

Blurred lines: Will QSRs take DIY customers from fast casuals?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Fast casuals have been on top when it comes to customizable concepts, but QSRs are embracing the trend as well.

Honey Baked Ham consolidates divisions

July 15, 2015

The centralization of three Honey Baked Ham regional operating divisions created an opportunity for streamlining company operations, among other improvements.

Moe’s Southwest adds VP of Global Marketing

July 10, 2015

Moe’s Southwest Grill has named Dominic Losacco as its VP of Global Marketing.

What do the Department of Labor's proposed changes mean for restaurants?

While the U.S. Department of Labor proposed regulations contain a number of significant changes, of most concern to restaurants is the proposal that the…

Sales down at Cosi

July 9, 2015

Cosi reported Thursday that system-wide comparable restaurant sales are down for the second quarter of 2015.

Fazoli's has new investor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 7, 2015

Sun Capital Partners has sold its investment in Fazoli’s Group to Sentinel Capital Partners, a Sun Capital affiliate.

Restaurant group wants feds to revamp proposed overtime policy proposal

July 1, 2015

The proposed new federal overtime rules are not sitting well with the National Council of Chain Restaurants.

NY restaurant owners to governor: Keep NY open for business

June 26, 2015

More than 100 restaurant owners and operators representing hundreds of restaurants across New York sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo imploring him to keep New…

Online menu maker upgrades platform

June 26, 2015

Online menu maker iMenuPro has upgraded its platform to help restaurateurs and small business owners create menus without investing enormous amounts of time…

Togo’s seeking 'fastest sandwich maker'

June 26, 2015

Togo's Eateries has announced the return of the National Sandwich Making Contest, a competition to find the chain's fastest sandwich maker in the United States.

Noodles & Co names Mark A. Mears as CMO

June 25, 2015

Noodles & Company has named Mark A. Mears as its EVP and chief marketing officer effective July 20.

Five Guys investors take bite out of Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint

June 25, 2015

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced today that S&S Group LLC is joining the Uncle Maddio’s team as minority stakeholders in the company and will serve on its…

Chain restaurants want health care law reform

June 25, 2015

The National Council of Chain Restaurants supports court's ruling.

Webinar download available: 'Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution'

June 24, 2015

A free webinar, "Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution," is now available for download.

OrderSnapp launches free POS for pizzerias, small restaurants

June 22, 2015

The tablet is designed for startups looking to control investment costs and current restaurant owners who want to avoid expensive upgrades on old POS systems.

Noodles & Co president leaving to become CEO of casual brand

June 22, 2015

Noodles & Company has announced the resignation of Keith Kinsey, president and COO.