3 ways Chipotle can avoid blowing its reputation

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chipotle's latest scandal is proof that bad things happen to great brands. And keep happening.

Innovative Upstarts Part 2 - Toppers: A cocky brand that dares to take on the big pizza guys

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

Scrappy anti-corporate brand, Toppers Pizza, is almost daily delivering a box full of attitude to the older more iconic pie-makers in this sector.

Innovative upstarts: In the sandwich category, Which Wich has it 'in the bag' (Part 1)

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

When Jeff Sinelli founded his Which Wich sandwich chain, it was probably destined to have something a little offbeat about it after his success with a…

GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal

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

GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.

Friday's Brexit left most pizza stocks relatively unchanged

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

The week that ended with the market-shaking news of Brexit, seems to have left pizza stocks relatively unchanged, though wheat commodity prices dropped sharply…

The start-up and the old-timer: A tale of 2 pizza chains

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

Longtime pizza chain, Hungry Howie's and relative newcomer, MidiCi, take very different approaches to the category but still have something very fundamental in…

National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'

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

The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.

Americans have lots of new-found love for fast food, but still smitten with full-service

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

Americans are feeling the love a little more these days for fast food, according to this year's customer satisfaction survey and index for the food service…

Harris Poll forewarns of potential upheaval due to upcoming OT regulation

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

Americans have a hard time putting work away. In a new Harris Poll, most said it's at least partly because they have too much to do to in an eight-hour day.

International franchise expansion requires hefty work upfront

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Domestic franchisors, whether running one location or 100 in the U.S., face a challenging journey in the quest to go international.

Snapchat campaigns capture a lot of dough for Virginia pizza chain

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

Ever thought of using that perpetual teenage social media favorite, Snapchat, in your social media marketing? Virginia-based Firenza certainly did, and the…

Pizza commodities: Costlier to create, but cheaper to deliver

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

Key ingredients used in pizza creation were all priced higher on the markets last week, though the cost of delivery was cheaper thanks to falling gasoline…

How to get 'free' money out of your landlord

When it comes to opening a location in a shopping center, obtaining a lease with a prime location and reasonable lease terms can be difficult for many small…

A whole lot of movement going on in the pizza marketplace

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

Lots of action going on in pizza franchises this week. Here's a quick look at three that crossed our desks this morning.

Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety

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

Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.

Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits

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

The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.

Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table

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

A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.

Persona Pizza Chef wins big again with house-made desserts

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

Persona Pizza may be small now as a chain, but its chef and co-founder has big plans and even bigger passion for his product.

Tough market last week for pizza operators

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

Commodity prices were up and pizza stock prices fell last week in trading at the major markets nationally.

Why your loyalty program is failing and how to fix it (Part 3)

By harnessing the power of smart loyalty and letting customers control their own experience, brands can create a superior consumer journey.