Former Captain D's employee opens location in Myrtle Beach

December 15, 2016

 A new Captain D's unit has opened in Myrtle Beach with franchisees, Scottie Smith and Robert Brooks at the helm, according to a press release. Smith…

Dickey's contractor opens 9 units around Los Angeles

December 15, 2016

After literally building Dickey's Barbecue Pit from the ground up as the concept's California general contractor, Caleb Cabrera took a leap of faith and opened…

Wasabi to employees: We like you, we really like you

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Some of the world's leading brands make their employees their first and most important customer. The UK-based foodservice brand,Wasabi, is making it a priority…

McDonald's, Darden top LGBTQ-friendly workplace list

December 5, 2016

McDonald's may indeed be one of the nation's oldest QSR brands, but today's release of the annual Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign found…

Villa taps Lauren Liuzzi for digital marketing position

November 29, 2016

Lauren Liuzzi will be Villa Restaurant Group's new communications and digitial marketing strategy manager, according to a press release.  

Are you hiring bad bosses?

In a recent MomentSnap survey of 2,000, 70 percent of people who identified as frontline hourly workers said that they were at least partially dissatisfied…

Munchery taps James Beriker for CEO

November 21, 2016

Munchery appointed James Beriker to be its new CEO, according to a press release.

5 labor alerts every restaurant manager should receive

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

The data your restaurants produce will always be able to show you what is going on if you use it properly.

Wienerschnitzel honors late founder with race sponsorship

November 8, 2016

John Galardi's legacy will be honored when the concept he founded, Wienerschnitzel, sponsors and participates in a 5K race on Nov. 12, called PurpleStride…

Giardino Gourmet Salads adds Sunshine State location

November 3, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads is expanding with the help of franchisee  and entrepreneur, Victor Aldrich. According to a news release, Aldrich will open the brand's…

Dickey's expands in NY

November 3, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced a new location in Kingston, New York, according to a press release. Daniel Terlizzi, the new owner, will open Dickey's third…

BurgerFi seeks DC franchisees

October 20, 2016

BurgerFi is hunting for franchisees in the Washington D.C. area, specificially in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. The company is…

American Gonzo hires on new CEO

October 18, 2016

Jeff Goodman is the new CEO at American Gonzo Food Corporation, according to a press release.

Joe & the Juice gets new investor

October 12, 2016

General Atlantic has made a growth investment in Joe & the Juice, a northern-European coffee and juice concept, according to a press release.

Teriyaki Madness expands franchise training staff

October 12, 2016

Teriyaki Madness is hiring on trainers to familiarize new franchisees with the brand, according to a press release. The move was prompted by 13 new openings…

The Flying Biscuit Cafe glides into Dallas market

October 11, 2016

Dallas, Texas is about to be invaded by an airborne breakfast roll as The Flying Biscuit Café is moving into the area with three new units, according to a…

Fazoli's opens a new location in Washington

October 11, 2016

Fazoli's is opening its newest franchise in Washington, Missouri, owned and operated by entrepreneur Brad Swederska and University of Missouri professor Fred…

Freshii wins Canadian HR award

September 22, 2016

Freshii was awarded The Ultimate Software Award for Best Workplace Culture by a panel of seven judges at 2016's Canadian HR Awards, according to a press…

3 steps to better restaurant food safety

by Betsy Craig — CEO, MenuTrinfo

The focus on food safety throughout the nation's food supply chain is at all-time high. Between consumer health issues brought about by the ingestion of unsafe…

Chicken Salad Chick expands Florida presence

September 15, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick announced it will open its first location in Lake Nona as part of a continued expansion in Florida. According to a company press release…