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.

Quiznos re-branding with 2 concepts

December 4, 2015

Quiznos is collaborating with Tesser, a San Francisco-area branding and design firm, to revitalize its brand with two new concepts, from menus to design.

MOD Pizza earns ranking as a top best retail workplace

December 4, 2015

MOD Pizza is ranked seventh on Fortune's annual "20 Best Workplaces in Retail" list.

Chipotle updating food safety, practices program as E. coli investigations continue

December 4, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill is upgrading its food safety program to improve food safety and food handling practices in all locations and throughout its supply chain.

British fish-and-chips concept launching franchise program

December 3, 2015

Delaware-based go brit! fish + chips, which features British comfort food in a Euro-style décor, is now offering franchise opportunities to the eastern portion…

RŌTI Modern Mediterranean hires director of culinary ops

December 3, 2015

RŌTI Modern Mediterranean has hired Andrew Ashmore as its chef and director of culinary operations.

Amazon delivers restaurant service to Baltimore

December 3, 2015

Amazon is launching a one-hour restaurant delivery service for Prime Now members using the mobile app and it's free for a limited time.