Uber's move into foodservice showcases importance of convenience

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Recent partnerships and service launches show that consumers want convenience and are willing to pay for it.

Restaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August

October 1, 2014

Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

Wingstop appoints new CFO

September 30, 2014

Michael Mravle joins the company from Bloomin’ Brands, where he held several positions, including most recently group vice president of Financial Planning …

JAB Holding Company affiliate to acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group for $374 million

September 29, 2014

An affiliate of JAB Holding Company will acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group for approximately $374 million.

Data breach extends beyond Jimmy John's to other restaurants

September 29, 2014

Data breach extended beyond 216 Jimmy John's restaurants to include 108 other restaurants.

Food truck revenue expected to increase by 76% in next five years

September 29, 2014

The food truck segment began picking up steam around 2008, with many concepts abandoning more expensive brick-and-mortar bills during the Great Recession.

Identifying best practices for restaurant site selection

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Getting boots on the ground to narrow down an ideal location is important.

Smoothie King adopts iPad POS systemwide

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

September 26, 2014

With more than 700 restaurants, Revel Systems says Smoothie King's iPad-based POS deployment is the largest to date.

Webinar: Tricky I-9 Trends To Look Out For in 2015

Homeland Security isn’t just targeting the big businesses anymore…even small- to mid-sized businesses are under a watchful eye. Making sure every I-9 is…

Experts share insights on millennial dining-out decisions

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Shaped by user-centric devices and the Great Recession, value-conscious millennials are looking for great experiences that are friction-free.

Jimmy John's settles lawsuit over delivery accident

September 24, 2014

A motorcyclist injured in a crash with a Jimmy John's driver claimed the company's 'freaky fast' delivery policy put drivers under pressure that caused them to…

Togo's acquires 13 units from founder

September 24, 2014

The newly-acquired stores will provide Togo's with a larger platform for testing products and systems, and training new franchisees, management and crew.

Jimmy John's confirms data breach

September 24, 2014

Intruders gained access to data via stolen POS login credentials.

Togo's acquires 13 units from founder

September 24, 2014

The newly-acquired stores will provide Togo's with a larger platform for testing products and systems, and training new franchisees, management and crew.

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. names two new senior executives

September 22, 2014

The senior executive additions are part of Garden Fresh's revitalization strategy for Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes.

HuHot appoints new chief brand officer

September 22, 2014

Molly O'Shea has served as the chain's director of franchise development since 2005.

Strong same-store sales driving franchising interest, says Fazoli's

September 19, 2014

Fazoli's has marked its 17th straight month of same-store sales.

Elevation Burger CEO marks 5 months with growth plans, new menu items

September 19, 2014

The burger chain is adding units, menu items and leaders.

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