Franchise Focus: Family owned coffee business brewing franchise deals

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

The independent coffee shop is an iconic establishment that seems to be dying out in modern America, but one family owned coffee brand is determined to…

NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules

July 15, 2016

Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December  received loud and instantaneous…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…

Ballard Brands names new executives

July 14, 2016

Ballard Brands restaurant group announced in a company press release the promotion of former Chief Development Officer Peter Boylan to president of the company…

Verts launches summer LTOs, test kitchen

July 14, 2016

In honor of the summer season, Verts Mediterranean Grill has created a few LTOs, including grilled corn, Greek salad and a beef meatball rice bowl, according…

Villa Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller

July 14, 2016

Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.

5 Tried-and-True Technologies that Improve Restaurant Operations

New technologies appear on the market on a daily basis, but there are plenty of existing applications that can help operators deliver a superior experience.

Prices, wages up at Starbucks

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although some customers are feeling slighted by Starbucks' increased menu prices, employees are happy about the raises CEO Howard Schultz promised them in an…

Dickey's BBQ honors fallen Dallas officers

July 13, 2016

Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit representatives said that 50 of the chain's Dallas-area locations will take part in a fundraiser to honor the Dallas police…

Saladworks executive chef puts innovation on the menu

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Newly hired Saladworks Executive Chef shares insights into what makes the fast casual restaurant an ever-evolving concept.

Starting an evolution: Freebirds CEO discusses mobile app, redesign

Freebirds CEO Bobby Shaw discusses why it was time for the 29-year-old brand to evolve.

McAlister's is looking north

July 11, 2016

McAlister's Deli is hoping to partner with multi-unit franchise owners as it expands into Upstate New York, according to a press release.

Fireside Pies teams with rapid delivery services in Dallas area

July 7, 2016

Twelve-year-old Fireside Pies is among the flock of restaurants making connections with delivery services like Uber and Amazon to deliver food in less than an…

McAlister's names former McDonald's VP as new president

July 7, 2016

Focus Brands has put former McDonald's vice president, Rick Altizer, at the helm of its McAlister's Deli brand as president of the chain, according to a news…

C2 brings Newk's to Atlanta

July 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery signed a new development contract with franchisee C2 Investment Partners, LLC, according to a company news release. Brent Cann and Doug Cullinan…

Free shift-scheduling tool set to expand client base

July 7, 2016

Sling bills itself as "the only free shift-scheduling tool for non-desk employees," and it's being used by huge employers like Subway and AMC Theatres, so its…

Buffalo Wild Wings quickly offers customers a deal

July 6, 2016

Not even discouraging sales numbers have slowed down Buffalo Wild Wings' newest deal. Buffalo Wild Wings announced in a press release a limited-time, 15-minute…

Mixt serves up new San Francisco location

July 6, 2016

Mixt is opening another location on Kearny Street today, according to a news release. This is the eighth location for the chain, which has six in downtown San…

Salata reopens franchising program

July 6, 2016

Salata, the custom salad and salad wrap chain based in Texas, is setting the stage for the chain's growth by reinstating its franchising program, implementing…

Chipotle exec turns himself in

July 5, 2016

Chipotle CDO Mark Crumpacker, who was facing cocaine-possession charges last week, has turned himself in, according to ABC News.