Commodities: Pizza stocks take another 'not-too-cool' pre-summer dip

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

Last week was another disappointing one for pizza brands on the stock exchange, with many continuing to lose value in the markets.

NRA applauds Trump's apprenticeship order, while critics say it's full of holes

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

The National Restaurant Association and its educational foundation have been pushing for more love from the feds for apprenticeships and this week they got…

Harken restaurateurs: Are you ready for the 'Day of the Dad?'

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

Read on to find out why that fancy cocktail and offbeat entree will do your brand no favors on Father's Day.

Play ball! Make local sports sponsorships work brand magic

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

Sports sponsorships hold big, positive benefits for restaurants at the local level, by connecting with customers in a fun, upbeat and even passionate level.

Commodities: The good news about last week? It's over

Stock exchange trading last week was brutal for pizza brands, levying stupefying drops in value over the trading week, especially to Domino's. There was some…

Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

Restaurants realizing critical need for mobile payments and loyalty

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

If you want to get an idea about how important it's become for restaurants to have a sound mobile strategy in 2017, the large crowd that gathered to listen to…

America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat

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

With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…

From 'evergreen' refrigerators to teetering table-tamers, innovation everywhere at NRA show

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

The annual National Restaurant Association show in Chicago just wrapped up, but not before wowing visitors and restaurant buyers alike with many dozens of…

Leading restaurant recruiter on capturing and keeping those game-changing employees (Part 2 OF 2)

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

In this second part of this series on the importance of hiring innovators, we talk to recruitment and hiring company, Outmatch, for advice on how to attract…

CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.

Leaders of Fazoli's, Saladworks, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Grimaldi's, Focus Brands: 'Change is coming'

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

The sands are shifting almost daily and almost on every front: That's the verdict from five restaurant industry leaders who shared their views Monday on the…

Commodities: Supply prices up, pizza stocks mixed

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

Most pizza commodities rose in price last week.

Heads up: Here come 92 million Mother's Day revelers

Two out of every five Americans will dining out this Sunday, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line

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

Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.

Commodities: Pizza stocks up + gas prices down = Frown inversion

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

Fuel prices are finally falling,  while all four stocks monitored here are gaining.

What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?

Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.

'Do you deliver ... profits?' This webinar does

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

Mastering delivery isn't easy, but this free May 18 webinar is a great place to learn how to re-ignite your program.

How blockchain technology brings new efficiencies and transparency to the food supply chain

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A blockchain allows anyone with access to its electronic ledger to track what went into a product and who handled it along the way. This transparency is…

Commodities: Gas prices stabilize, Papa Murphy's takes hit

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

It was mostly good news for pizza restaurateurs on the markets last week, unless you operate under the Papa Murphy's sign, where stock values took a tumble…