Reaching a dual audience: Naf Naf COO discusses brand success

Frank Weiner, COO of Naf Naf grill discusses, the brand's ability to overcome challenges

Franchise Focus: Pincho Factory puts a twist on street food

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Family owned street food with a twist concept, continues expansion across Florida.

Modern Market introduces healthy summer menu options

July 26, 2016

Modern Market, the Colorado-based farm-to-table concept, has announced the introduction of seasonal menu items including a blueberry pesto sandwich, mint…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth

July 18, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.

Billy Sims BBQ scores 2 new locations

July 12, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ, an Oklahoma-based concept, has announced the opening of two new stores — one at 31042 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, Michigan and the other at 181…

Lenny’s 25 millionth cheesesteak means $250 for one lucky guest

July 11, 2016

Lennys Grill & Subs has sold its 25 millionth Philly cheesesteak sandwich at a San Antonio, Texas, location.

Togo’s new location features a giveaway with a cause

July 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries has announced the opening of its first location in Ceres, California, at 1560 E. Hatch Road. The grand opening will be Thursday, July 14th.

Cool off with Tropical Smoothie Cafe's summer menu items

June 28, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced two new summer menu items: Thai chicken and watermelon mojito smoothie.

Au Bon Pain cools down with new summer menu items

June 27, 2016

Au Bon Pain has introduced new menu items. The main dishes include a Monterey chicken sandwich and a two tomato caprese sandwich, as well as breakfast items…

Tropical Smoothie Café unveils another Texas location

June 23, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's newest location in Texas, owned by Vanessa Boles, at 19075 I-45 South, #116C in Shenandoah, will open in September.

New plans on the horizon for Fiesta Restaurant Group

June 17, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc is separating its current restaurants, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, into two companies. Its headquarters will be moving to…

Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs announces franchise remodel

June 16, 2016

Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs is launching its first "Restaurant of the Future," remodeling the 2915 Trailhead Dr. location in Leavenworth, Kansas, according to a…

Newk's Eatery reveals summer seasonal menu items

June 15, 2016

During the summer, Newk's Eatery is offering new menu items including a grilled veggie salad, a kale Caesar salad, bow tie Caesar pasta salad, a red, white and…

Panera Bread drops additives, artificials, preservatives in At Home products

June 15, 2016

Panera Bread has declared no more artificial sweeteners, preservatives, additives, or colors will be allowed in their Panera At Home product line. The…

La Madeleine opens 1st North Carolina location

June 14, 2016

La Madeleine, a french café franchise, is opening on July 12 at 1115 Walnut Street in Cary, North Carolina.

Which Wich annual Flag Your Bag campaign is underway

June 13, 2016

Through July 4 Which Wich is sending signature bags, decorated by guests and containing non-perishable items, to men and women in local military bases and…

Buona playing ball with Chicago Cubs, White Sox

April 8, 2016

The company has also penned an agreement with Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo to help raise awareness of his charity, The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.

Jersey Mike's aims to raise $3M+ with annual charity event

March 29, 2016

March 30 mark's Jersey Mike's Day of Giving annual event during which the sub maker will donate 100 percent of sales to charity.

Lent: Boom or bust?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

So what's a restaurant owner to do when a significant portion of the eating public will be abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays? Prepare.

Penn Station East Coast Subs offers fried bologna sandwich LTO

November 3, 2015

Penn Station East Coast Subs will add a fried bologna sandwich to its menu for the month of November.