Cherryh Butler returns to FastCasual.com

April 22, 2015

Cherryh Butler has returned as editor of FastCasual.com and managing editor of Networld Media Group's Food and Retail publications.

Chipotle reports revenue increase despite pork shortage

April 22, 2015

Chipotle saw a 20-percent increase in revenue for Q1.

6 tips to reduce costs and build a healthy savings for your restaurant

Making six easy changes to existing restaurant business practices could save thousands of dollars per year.

Granbury releases new online ordering system at Las Vegas Pizza Expo

March 24, 2015

Granbury Solutions announced the unveiling of a new online ordering system, Thr!ve Online at the 2015 Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.

Squadle and Triton Partnership Provides Easy Access to Essential Data for Restaurants

Retail and restaurant managers will see clear benefits to the simplification of data access.

Presented by Triton

American Express intros Small Merchant EMV Assistance Program

March 5, 2015

The nationwide campaign is intended to help U.S. small merchants fight fraud through a $10 million reimbursement program designed to accelerate adoption of EMV…

Potbelly CFO resigns to take another position

February 27, 2015

Potbelly Corporation has announced that Chief Financial Officer Charles Talbot will be leaving Potbelly to accept a senior leadership position with another…

​Why manufacturers offer rebates and not net pricing

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

In a corporate situation, there are pros and cons for both the buyer and the manufacturer to use the rebate system.

Great Wraps promotes four

February 20, 2015

Great Wraps grill has promoted four in its corporate offices.

Fiesta Restaurant Group posts positive Q4 and FY 2014 results

February 20, 2015

Pollo Tropical's comps rose 6.6 percent in 2014, while Taco Cabana posted a 3.3 percent increase.

Oracle launches hospitality business unit

February 19, 2015

The addition of the unit builds on Oracle's MICROS business, which it acquired in 2014.

Qdoba same-store sales increase 14 percent in Q1

February 18, 2015

Qdoba Mexican Grill reported a 14 percent same –store sales increase system-wide in Q1 2015, with a 12.9 percent increase for company-owned stores and a 15.…

Saladworks files for Chapter 11

February 18, 2015

Pennsylvania-based Saladworks LLC announced it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Native Foods Cafe appoints new CEO

February 17, 2015

Craig Grimes, who has served on the company's board of directors since April 2012, will succeed Daniel Dolan and assume responsibilities effective immediately.

Stutz ready to gear up growth for McAlister's

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

McAlister's Deli plans to add 30 new locations in 2015, and Carin Stutz, its new president, would like to step up the pace even more.

Rave Restaurant Group release Q2 financial results

February 16, 2015

Rave Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, reported financial results for Q2 2015 ended Dec. 28.

NRA renews CEO's contract

February 10, 2015

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement on its decision to renew the contract for Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

Juice It Up! posts 16% sales increase for 2014

February 9, 2015

California-based Juice It Up! reported a same-store sales increase of 16 percent in Q4, and annual sales and annual unit volume have increased by 16 and 1…

Summit will focus on real estate issues for restaurants

February 9, 2015

The invitation-only event will include examination of real estate philosophies, effective development and site selection and tips for dealing with…

The importance of educating your team about catering

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Only through a commitment to education will we have the ability to help others meet a proper standard that can help catering and restaurant leaders adapt to…