What's it worth to dress like me? About $8 million if you're Chick-fil-A

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Chick-fil-A conducted its annual Cow Appreciation Day about a month ago, on July 12. If you're not familiar with this event, it's an annual rite at the chain…

Portesi products reach new markets in Wisconsin

August 10, 2016

Mid-Wisconsin Beverage is now distributing Portesi Italian Foods and Emil’s product lines across north and central Wisconsin markets.

Cici's sees high levels of franchise growth

August 10, 2016

On the heels of positive growth, Cici’s is expanding with the signing of franchise agreements for over 70 new stores.

Donatos Pizza plans launch in tri state area

August 10, 2016

Donatos Pizza is expanding to at least three new locations in the tri-state area of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Pieology fires up newest location

August 10, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

Focus Brands and its 5,000 locations commit to all cage-free eggs in 10 years

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

August 9, 2016

More than 5,000 ice cream shops, restaurants and bakeries operated by Focus Brands committed today to transition to cage-free eggs over the next 10 years…

Domino’s fires up store No. 13,000

August 9, 2016

Domino’s Pizza is celebrating the grand opening of its 13,000th store, this one located in Auburn, Washington and owned by franchisees Greg and Kenra Keller.  

Houston plagued by fake restaurant listings

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

Somebody is creating dozens of fake restaurant Facebook listings for real restaurant locations in Houston. The question is, why?

Papa John's campaign supports program to help young domestic violence victims

August 9, 2016

Papa John's is launching a campaign in some of its Texas locations to help a pro football player's organization help kids whose lives have been dismantled by…

Why universal POS technology makes all the difference in franchising

Traditionally, franchisors received self-reported metrics from franchisees, making inventory management and sales analysis an unnecessarily lengthy process. To…

Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

Commodities: A relatively rough week for most pizza makers

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

Last week was not the cheeriest for the pizza marketplace with most pizza stocks dropping.

Can coasters address consumer disengagement in restaurants?

August 5, 2016

In hopes of counteracting phone distractions in restaurants, Heckler Design has created coasters made to hold customer phones, according to a company press…

International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Fired Pie announces additional Arizona locations

August 5, 2016

Fired Pie recently opened its 16th location in Chandler and 17th in Glendale — both in Arizona, according to a news release. The restaurant has a total of 1…

Hourly workers: The new endangered species?

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

The hourly labor market is getting tighter all the time for restaurateurs. A new national study reveals what these workers want and sheds light on how…

Using kitchen equipment to enhance food safety

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

A chef from one of the nation's largest kitchen equipment manufacturers answers questions about the role of kitchen equipment in protecting and even…

1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza fires up a Virginia location

August 3, 2016

1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza is debuting a new Chesapeake location, 237 South Battlefield Boulevard, today.

Restaurant recession looming? Debate begins

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

Is the restaurant industry heading for a downturn?

California Pizza Kitchen fires up LAX location

August 3, 2016

California Pizza Kitchen has moved into the renovated Southwest terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport, partnering with Areas food service.