Operations News
Marco's Pizza president/COO to appear on 'Undercover Boss'
January 18, 2016
Marco's Pizza announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Bryon Stephens will be featured on CBS' award-winning series "Undercover Boss."
read nowYogurtland pledges to fight human trafficking
January 12, 2016
Yogurtland's founders will donate a portion of the company’s sales to organizations that rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking.
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe reports strongest growth in 19-year history
January 12, 2016
The franchise reported same-store sales of 11.25 percent — its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit positive comp sales — and signed franchise agreements…
read nowExecutives from Froots, Gyroville partner to grow brands
January 11, 2016
Executives from Florida-based, healthful food restaurants Froots and Gyroville announced that they are teaming up an effort to drive growth of both brands.
read nowChipotle hit with lawsuit after shares plunge
January 8, 2016
The complaint, which seeks to recover damages for alleged violations of the federal laws under the Securities Exchange Act, alleges defendants made materially…
read nowDickey's names new COO
January 8, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has hired Barry M. Barron Sr as its COO.
read nowCold Stone Creamery, Pinkberry parent company names new tastemaster, food scientist
January 7, 2016
Kahala Brands announced that Dr. Maya Warren will join the company as tastemaster and food scientist for portfolio brands Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry.
read nowChipotle's subpoena, declining sales lead to drop in stock
January 6, 2016
Chipotle shares are down 3 percent in premarket trading after executives said that they expected a 14.6-percent decline in same-store sales for Q4.
read nowFast casual pizzeria adding delivery
December 31, 2015
Persona Pizzeria is starting the new year off by launching a delivery service.
read nowBlaze 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…
read nowUncle 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…
read nowBuffalo 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…
read nowNRA 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…
read nowRevention 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…
read nowLe 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…
read nowMOD Pizza appoints new UK CEO
December 8, 2015
MOD Pizza has named John Nelson as CEO of U.K. operations.
read nowFazoli'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.
read nowAre 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.
read nowQuiznos 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.
read nowMOD 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.
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