Blaze reaches 80-unit milestone

July 16, 2015

The chain has a pipeline of more than 400 restaurants set to open in 42 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada by 2020.

Domino's domestic sales up 13 percent from 2014

July 16, 2015

The international division also posted strong results with same store sales growth of 6.7 percent, marking the 86th consecutive quarter of international same…

HotSchedules releases mobile restaurant management app

July 15, 2015

Reveal opens the proverbial kimono on a restaurant’s performance.

Taco Bell Q2 growth beats out Pizza Hut, KFC

July 15, 2015

Yum! Brands reported Q2 results ended June 13, which showed a 3-percent growth in worldwide system sales.

Hungry Howie's spices up crusts with Sriracha, hot chili

July 15, 2015

Throughout 2015, Hungry Howie's Pizza will offer a variety of different flavored crusts to guests, including hot chili sauce crust, also available through the…

Science of bread innovation: enzymes driving quality

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Current enzymes are replacing older pre-existing chemical compounds to create “clean” labels, while developing softer breads with a longer shelf life.

CiCi's adds Food Network winning pizza to menu

July 14, 2015

As part of the show's "Improv" episode, CiCi's challenged Food Network Star contestants to create a pizza with an array of unlikely ingredients.

Old Chicago Pizza taps Belgian beer for Explorer Series

July 14, 2015

The series will feature selections from Brewery Ommegang and sister breweries Duvel, Brasserie D'Achouffe and Maredsous until the tap runs out.

Delaget releases employee theft technology for restaurants

July 14, 2015

Delaget GUARD, a Web-based software solution with a mobile interface, analyzes POS restaurant data to identify suspected employee theft, track employee…

Is mobile the key to digital ordering success?

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Mobile expert discusses why mobile is the key to digital ordering success.

What's in the future for build-your-own fast casual, QSR concepts?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

With a push from online ordering channels, customizable assembly line concepts, where consumers build their own products, continue to explode in the fast…

Technomic report delves into the 'what & why' of additive-free food

July 13, 2015

The challenge to operators is making the right decisions that will resonate with their consumers and be a good long-term fit for the brand.

ICXSummit15: From scavenger hunt to Skydeck, the highlight reel

by Christopher Hall — w, t

From an Under Armour installation that tests athletic ability to a Warby Parker photo booth experience, interactive customer experience was the order of the…

Should you lease or purchase commercial space for your restaurant business?

The decision to lease or to purchase commercial property is not always clear cut. When making the decision to purchase or lease, don’t buy simply for the sake…

Pieology exec joins PizzaRev as VP of Franchising

July 10, 2015

Craig Hopkins comes most recently from corporate and franchise growth at Pieology Pizzeria, also a fast casual pizza concept.

Little Caesar's brings back soft pretzel pizza

July 10, 2015

Little Caesars Pizza has brought back its Soft Pretzel Crust Pepperoni Pizza, along with the introduction of Cheese-N-Pretzel Dippers.

Merger allows PF Hospitality to franchise Pizza Fusion

July 10, 2015

The merger allows PF Hospitality Group to franchise Pizza Fusion restaurants specializing in organic fare free of artificial additives, such as preservatives…

Is QSR-plus the answer for struggling QSRs?

July 9, 2015

Technomic Executive Vice President Darren Tristano believes the key for struggling QSR brands is to create a space in the QSR-plus niche, rather than imitate…

Menu labeling mandate pushed back one year

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although the 12 month delay is welcome by some, brands should not use this time to rest on their laurels. Menu labeling is not going away and the faster…

What do the Department of Labor's proposed changes mean for restaurants?

While the U.S. Department of Labor proposed regulations contain a number of significant changes, of most concern to restaurants is the proposal that the…